I bottled my Winter Ale the other day, smelled good. I used brown sugar so we will see how it turns out. Stupid me, I used too much sugar… did I ruin the whole batch?
Nice to see some fellow Coasties! Tahoe isn't that expensive if you compare it to SF or LA. I am stationed in SF so I get the SF BAH.
Thanks for the tips fellahs, I will certainly see where this hobby takes me. As of now, I think I might be hooked.
I can MAKE my own beer and DRINK it...
Thanks for the tips guys! the yeast is the "brewers yeast" supplied with the Malt Extract.
I am certainly into reading tips and tricks by better and more experienced brewers. I am on Subaru forums, and I encourage new Suby owners to do the same thing.
I have a feeling this hobby is going to...
Would that mean the 14 days fermenting in the jug? I am thinking of doing it on or around day 15-16 (bottling) and then let it sit in the bottles for a couple weeks while I am deployed. Then a couple days in the fridge.
Thoughts?
Just got my first kit yesterday! Made the Pilsner already, and the winter ale will be next as soon as the pilsner is bottled.
Happy to be starting off in this hobby!
Howdy all! I just got a Mr. Beer kit yesterday for Christmas (I know thats like the NOOB setup, but I AM a noob) and made the pilsner yesterday. Ive got a winter ale to make as soon as the pilsner is done and bottled.
I am excited to get into this hobby!
I am in the Coast Guard, stationed in...