Westsidekef
Member
Hi!
I just wanted to introduce myself. I have been wanting to get into home brewing for a long time but figured since I lived in a Condo that I'd have to wait. My Girlfriend found a kit and bought it for my Birthday that let's me brew small 1 Gal batches. And really, who doesn't have room for a 1 Gal glass jug...
So, I cracked it open on Sunday, downloaded the instructions and away I went. I'm pretty sure my grain was too hot in the mash, (because I didn't understand WHY it had to be in that temp range,) but the wort tasted sweet and there are bubbles coming through the airlock so I guess I'll get SOME kind of beer.
Anyway, I was so excited to get started I just jumped right in...and THEN found this site after it was fermenting and now I'm learning a lot for my next try.
I'll just ask my first question here for anyone that stops by. I have been looking at a lot of great recipes here that I want to try. If they are for a 5 Gal batch, is it safe to say I can just take 1/5 of everything (grain, hops, etc.) to brew my small 1 Gal batch?
Thanks!
Kevin...
I just wanted to introduce myself. I have been wanting to get into home brewing for a long time but figured since I lived in a Condo that I'd have to wait. My Girlfriend found a kit and bought it for my Birthday that let's me brew small 1 Gal batches. And really, who doesn't have room for a 1 Gal glass jug...
So, I cracked it open on Sunday, downloaded the instructions and away I went. I'm pretty sure my grain was too hot in the mash, (because I didn't understand WHY it had to be in that temp range,) but the wort tasted sweet and there are bubbles coming through the airlock so I guess I'll get SOME kind of beer.
Anyway, I was so excited to get started I just jumped right in...and THEN found this site after it was fermenting and now I'm learning a lot for my next try.
I'll just ask my first question here for anyone that stops by. I have been looking at a lot of great recipes here that I want to try. If they are for a 5 Gal batch, is it safe to say I can just take 1/5 of everything (grain, hops, etc.) to brew my small 1 Gal batch?
Thanks!
Kevin...