Hi From Florida's Captial

[MrRoufa]

My first batch is fermenting right now. This is a hobby I've wanted to pursue for 10 years, and the wife finally surprised me with equipment and an extract kit. I can't wait to taste my first brew in a few weeks!

 

[rgarry]

Congrats. I also line in Fl, down in Naples. Temperature isn't your friend and you will brew every cold front. The first 3 days of fermentation is key. Search swamp cooler. I also use a prewort chiller before the wort chiller since our "cold" water is in the 80's F. Enjoy the hobby.

 

[half_whit]

I used to live down in new Smyrna beach. Won't catch me back there again! Good luck and welcome! What kind of beer are you makin?

 

[MrRoufa]

We're brewing an Irish Red to start; it's my wife's favorite. I can already see I'm going to need to get a couple more carboys, because I am itching to make an IPA. I in Tallahassee; weather's not so bad up here, and I've got my fermenter in a nice dark, cool spot so hopefully this will be a goo first run.

 

[rgarry]

Only other advise is dont rush your first beer. We have all been there. Let it finish fermenting, let trub settle. If you have room in frig, cold crash for 1-2 days, then bottle and give 2-4 wks then enjoy. I usually start drinking my Irish reds at 6 wks but I know that ain't going to happen with your first batch.

 

[hillybilly]

I had th irish red at Momo's a couple months ago and it's great

 

[hillybilly]

if you can wrap a towel around it keep the towel wet it will keep temp down

 

[Cyclman]

Welcome to the group, from CO. Study the stickies, lots of great tips in them, and ask away, it's a very helpful group.