Just here to learn!!

calicomatt · #1 (**permalink**) 10-24-2006, 11:32 PM

I have never brewed anything before and any advice would be great. I need to know everything like what books I should get and what system I should buy.

BierNewbie · #2 (**permalink**) 10-25-2006, 12:34 AM

How to Brew - By John Palmer - Introduction
Maybe the most excellent place to start. There is a lot to learn but you don't have to learn it all before your first batch. I would HIGHLY recommend finding a local homebrew shop to get you off to a good start even if it isn't that local.

Buy a 5 gallon startup kit. After you make your first good batch, 3 gallons won't be enough. Most of the recipes are geared to 5 or 10 gallon batches.

jostravich · #3 (**permalink**) 10-25-2006, 06:39 PM

I an also in the same boat but I did not research before I started. I have bottled my first batch and wonder if I did wrong I did not follow the instruction on the can instead I used the instructions on a leaflet included

1. ferment for 3-6 Days
2. clarify 7-10 days
3. bottle 21-30 days
4. enjoy

I used a Coopers ale mix with regular table sugar I am wondering if I will get any carbonation in the end?
Thanks for any info

hevimees · #4 (**permalink**) 10-26-2006, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by jostravich

I used a Coopers ale mix with regular table sugar I am wondering if I will get any carbonation in the end?
Thanks for any info

The sugar you added when you bottled your beer will provide the carbonation.

dlihcsnatas · #5 (**permalink**) 10-27-2006, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BierNewbie

How to Brew - By John Palmer - Introduction
I would HIGHLY recommend finding a local homebrew shop to get you off to a good start even if it isn't that local.

Depending on the area "isn't that local" is around 200 miles one way. While I do try and stock up when I make that trip I have found that there are several good web sites that I can order from. Not sure what the policies are on this board for talking about one of my favorites but if you would care to know which one I would HIGHLY recommend shoot me an E-mail. I think I made my e-mail public.
As far as books go... I have found most say about the same thing and in reality there are very fine web sites that don't cost a dime and have about the same info.