Hello - I finally had the time to brew up the Midwest Autumn Amber Ale (for Spring?) kit I purchased.
Typical newb issues - bought a cheap starter kit, then decided to upgrade piecemeal and spent way too much cash... :cross:
I didn't quite have the time to really plan this out like I would have liked, but it's my first beer so I'm not too worried. I already have a Hop Head Double IPA kit in the fridge once this batch gets consumed.
Biggest issue? I boiled the wort with the lid on I conditioned the aluminum pot (yes, I plan to buy a stainless one now too!) but kept the lid on the whole time. I have a 32 quart pot, so I boiled 5 full gallons as wort.
I'm not sure what that will do to the flavor, but I half planned to give most of the first batch away anyway.
Upcoming plans include a move to kegging, but I'll try to hold myself to at least 5 batches before I make that jump...
:rockin:
Typical newb issues - bought a cheap starter kit, then decided to upgrade piecemeal and spent way too much cash... :cross:
I didn't quite have the time to really plan this out like I would have liked, but it's my first beer so I'm not too worried. I already have a Hop Head Double IPA kit in the fridge once this batch gets consumed.
Biggest issue? I boiled the wort with the lid on I conditioned the aluminum pot (yes, I plan to buy a stainless one now too!) but kept the lid on the whole time. I have a 32 quart pot, so I boiled 5 full gallons as wort.
I'm not sure what that will do to the flavor, but I half planned to give most of the first batch away anyway.
Upcoming plans include a move to kegging, but I'll try to hold myself to at least 5 batches before I make that jump...
:rockin: