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In some ways magically it was everything I wanted to be. And yet I knew it could be more. I am determined to listen to my brew from now to learn its needs and to give it what it wants. I know if I can satisfy it, then it in turn will make me feel just as good.

As I sit here sipping another glass of my first ever brew, I find myself reflecting and critiquing every sip. Observing the foam, the texture, the aroma. While some of these thoughts are geared towards improvements of the next brew, some are deeper. More of how do I feel making this brew and...

Thank you everyone for all the tips! I will definitely be trying some on my next attempt! I have been practicing with my 5 gal pot and 3 gal of water just to see how long it does take to boil just for a reference point. Right now, 2 hours seems to be the magic spot *grimace*. I haven’t heard...

I have noticed some clumps starting for form. I’m in the bittering stage of the boil about 40 mins in. Is that normal?

Thanks! I did 3 gal for my boil. I think just the stove takes a while to heat due to maybe lower BTUs. However, after a long enough period,we finally have a boil and the process continues!

Question: Does anyone brew on a flat top stove? How well does it work as far as heating to a boil large amounts of water like a 5 gal batch? I live in apartment so this is my option for now, but it seems to take a right good while, about an hour, just to get to the boil before I can add my LME.

Howdy everyone! The name’s Josh! And I am a mess making, beer loving chemical lab analyst from western NC transplanted to the Tri Cities area of East TN! I finally decided to combine the love of beer (and how it tickles my fuzzies) and my occupation! (And my wife got me a kit for Christmas...