I have brewed about 13 batches so far and am still learning things as I go. I have done 9 extract homebrews and the rest have been all grain. Here's a few random things I have learned/ Experienced.
1) Fermcaps kick ass. Tried them in my last boil and boy did it make a difference. No more boil-over.
2) Kegs are so so so much better! It saves tons of time!
3) Who would have thought a stupid thing as a auto siphon clamp would make a diff. I can't believe I did not have one for the last 12 batches
4) Fermentation chamber brings everything to the next level. No more changing bottles of ice and worrying about the temp. After 3 batches with hot alcohol taste I had to build one out of a mini fridge.
5) Just made a stir plate and making starters really does help.
6) The more I brew the more annoyed my wife gets. "it will only take 3 hours" HaHa more like 4 to 5.
7) Whirlfloc tabs really do make homebrew clear up nicely.
8) Brewing is a bottomless $$$ pit. I go to the homebrew store for just a few ingredients and end up spending way more on more equipment.
9) It is like therapy watching the yeasties do there job. Love to hear the airlock bubble.
Well there you go a bunch of random thoughts. Thanks to everyone who contributes to this site. I have learned so much. I guess I better become a paying member now.
1) Fermcaps kick ass. Tried them in my last boil and boy did it make a difference. No more boil-over.
2) Kegs are so so so much better! It saves tons of time!
3) Who would have thought a stupid thing as a auto siphon clamp would make a diff. I can't believe I did not have one for the last 12 batches
4) Fermentation chamber brings everything to the next level. No more changing bottles of ice and worrying about the temp. After 3 batches with hot alcohol taste I had to build one out of a mini fridge.
5) Just made a stir plate and making starters really does help.
6) The more I brew the more annoyed my wife gets. "it will only take 3 hours" HaHa more like 4 to 5.
7) Whirlfloc tabs really do make homebrew clear up nicely.
8) Brewing is a bottomless $$$ pit. I go to the homebrew store for just a few ingredients and end up spending way more on more equipment.
9) It is like therapy watching the yeasties do there job. Love to hear the airlock bubble.
Well there you go a bunch of random thoughts. Thanks to everyone who contributes to this site. I have learned so much. I guess I better become a paying member now.