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[MacGurcules]

We had a homebrewing thread, but it kinda turned into a ghost town. A few folks chat about it in the beer thread once in a while.

I think I do a pretty respectable job of it these days. Won first and second place in the homebrew competition at the fair this year.

I've always wanted to get into this, but all I really enjoy are lambics and flanders red sours, two classes of beers that are as I understand it miserable to produce on your own.

They're doable, but yeah, they're some of the more in depth style out there and definitely not where I'd direct someone to start. Other sour styles aren't quite as tough, but I'd still recommend learning some solid clean brewing practices first.

 

[ComputerBlue]

I've been homebrewing for about 5-6 years now and I love it!

Save loads of money, make the beer stronger in alcohol and taste.

I've actually just started making my own wine as well. For the amount of wine you get vs. the price you pay, it's fantastic. The beer usually goes fast since it's just beer. But I have like 50 bottles of wine that I am slowly going through from the past couple years. Occasionally giving some to friends, family, neighbors. I think that I'll skip making wine this year though and just stick to beer. I probably have a drink every couple days on average. I dunno, some weeks I will have a drink every night. Then I'll go a couple weeks without a sip of alcohol and I haven't been drunk in years so I've already got more than enough.

 

[AndyD]

Do you lager your beers? I've wanted to, but don't have a refrigerating belt or anything to get it cold enough.

Rarely. Occasionally in the winter when this dark corner of the garage is a constant 35-45.

 

[cyberheater]

Well it's brew day. I've not done it all winter and this is my first brew this year. I use the BIAB (brew in the bag) method and I'm doing a light citra pal ale. Hopefully brewed to 19ltrs.

Here is the home made barrel.

It's got a kettle heater element and some tap that I made from plumbing parts. I also added a microwave grill thing to stop the bag burning the element.

The bag in the barrel

Held on with a cheap bungie cord

This is my grain and my hop additions.

Now I have to heat the water to 75c.

 

[fanboi]

Nice! Keep us posted!

EDIT: Visited a larger micro brewery here in Sweden yesterday, was looking to buy their bottling and capping line... 3000 bottles per hour :>

 

[Embearded]

I am starting next month with an IPA kit. I bought the equipment in June but it was too hot to brew and it still is.
I am starting with a simple kit, only to see how it goes and if i do all the cleaning right.

 

[cyberheater]

I am starting next month with an IPA kit. I bought the equipment in June but it was too hot to brew and it still is.
I am starting with a simple kit, only to see how it goes and if i do all the cleaning right.

Is that a can kit?

And what are you doing about cleaning/sanitation?

 

[Embearded]

Is that a can kit?

And what are you doing about cleaning/sanitation?

You can see the kit and the chemipro oxi in the photo below. I have a couple of very experienced friends who are going to help me with advise.

 

[outunderthestars]

My first home brew. A vanilla coffee bourbon Porter.

 

[outunderthestars]

Finally got to taste my porter:

Really happy with how it turned out. Can't believe it came from a recipe kit (with some small changes)

 

[outunderthestars]

Necrobump for the home brewers: Northern Brewer is having a 20% off sale tonight only.

 

[Blues1990]

If it counts, I have brewed Ginger Ale and Root Beer, with varying success.

 

[outunderthestars]

If it counts, I have brewed Ginger Ale and Root Beer, with varying success.

I say it counts!

 

[outunderthestars]

I may be the only person posting here, but I thought I'd share this month's beer:

Kraken Rum Stout!