I was about to brew my first batch two days ago when I found that my kit did not contain Columbus hops. Stopped by the local supplier and he hooked me up, so I'm ready to go.
I read articles and watched some youtube videos... although most videos skip quite a bit. The keys seem to be to follow the directions to a tee a keep everything clean.
so on that note.. I'm going to use the powdered cleaner that came in my brewers best kit. From what I see, people spray their equipment down just before they use it. I have a spray bottle ready to go, but shouldn't I rinse the cleaner off? The instructions say to wash yourself thoroughly if you get it on your skin??!?!
Any other tips or ideas or warnings about issues that noobs get bit by are great appreciated.
thanks!
I read articles and watched some youtube videos... although most videos skip quite a bit. The keys seem to be to follow the directions to a tee a keep everything clean.
so on that note.. I'm going to use the powdered cleaner that came in my brewers best kit. From what I see, people spray their equipment down just before they use it. I have a spray bottle ready to go, but shouldn't I rinse the cleaner off? The instructions say to wash yourself thoroughly if you get it on your skin??!?!
Any other tips or ideas or warnings about issues that noobs get bit by are great appreciated.
thanks!