Hello from Denver, NC

[AknotOtoads]

I just brewed my first batch of beer last night! everything I googled on the internet has taken me to this site so I know I'm at the right place to learn more about my new obsession!
I brewed a Bavarian Hefeweizen and an American Wheat using extract kits from Norther Brewer. Ultimately I want to move into all grain brews. I have a lot to learn first...
My first lesson: don't overfill your carboy...LOL!!

 

[naga77777]

Welcome from Oxford, NC

lookin' good there, and you're fine with the fill level as long as you have a blowoff.

Here's something I've just recently started doing when I primary in my 5g better-bottle (should save you a bit of money on yeast).

http://gluttoncooking.blogspot.com/2013/01/harvesting-yeast-from-blowoff.html

^not my page, but I employ virtually the same method. Except I use one of those orange carboy caps with the 2 nipples, and just stick the blowoff tube onto the larger nipple. And I don't boil water in my flask. I just spray it down with starsan, shake some around the inside, pour it out, and affix the rubber cap with blowoff tube and airlock.

 

[AknotOtoads]

That is awesome! Thank you for the information! That's another thing I have been looking into is how to have my own yeast!

 

[Cyclman]

Welcome to the group from nearby Aurora. If you ever want to drive a bit, you can join a club brewday, all are welcome.

 

[AknotOtoads]

Thank you! I will probably join a brew club soon. I really was interested in doing home brew and now that I started I'm completely obsessed! I have been thinking about my next batch even before my first one is done. The possibilities of home brew is unlimited and I know i could learn a lot from some veterans!

 

[6_String_Jams]

Thank you! I will probably join a brew club soon. I really was interested in doing home brew and now that I started I'm completely obsessed! I have been thinking about my next batch even before my first one is done. The possibilities of home brew is unlimited and I know i could learn a lot from some veterans!

Hey there, brand new member myself. I'm about 20 min. from you in Hickory!

 

[AknotOtoads]

Hey there, brand new member myself. I'm about 20 min. from you in Hickory!

Cool, Hickory is just down the road! I have seen that there is a brew club that meets in downtown Lincolnton. Have you considered joining a brew club?

 

[6_String_Jams]

Cool, Hickory is just down the road! I have seen that there is a brew club that meets in downtown Lincolnton. Have you considered joining a brew club?

the Catawba Lager And Ale Sampling Society (CLASS) is in Hickory....i recently took my first trip to the local brew shop where they meet, Advantage Beer & Wine supplies, and the gentleman said ( i can't recall his name) They're trying to start up a brew club. I probably wouldn't travel as far as Lincolnton to join a club, but will definitely start attending the CLASS meetings!

 

[gpack]

Welcome! From Wilmington

 

[nhazlett]

I'm loving all of the Carolinians showing up in here. Hello from Asheville.

 

[Cyclman]

Welcome to the group from nearby Aurora. If you ever want to drive a bit, you can join a club brewday, all are welcome.

Missed the NC bit- never heard of another Denver! Am usually drinking when on this site, causes quite a number of misstatements!

 

[AknotOtoads]

Yeah it's great! Hickory, Wilmington, Asheville... Almost covered all corners! LOL!

 

[AknotOtoads]

Missed the NC bit- never heard of another Denver! Am usually drinking when on this site, causes quite a number of misstatements!

LOL! I know exactly what you mean!