New Hello From Tuscon, AZ
Posted: Sat Dec 14, 2013 3:49 pm
by Rich216
New to home Brewing. Currently brewing my first batch. Looking for any advice and tips.
Re: New Hello From Tuscon, AZ
Posted: Sat Dec 14, 2013 4:52 pm
by BDawg
Welcome
Re: New Hello From Tuscon, AZ
Posted: Sat Dec 14, 2013 5:18 pm
by NervousDad
Welcome! What are you brewing?
Re: New Hello From Tuscon, AZ
Posted: Sat Dec 14, 2013 6:25 pm
by Rich216
Right now its just a IBA kit that my wife bought me. I figured it was a place to start. I going to be investing into better equipment and better ingredients.
Re: New Hello From Tuscon, AZ
Posted: Sat Dec 14, 2013 10:13 pm
by mobrewer
Welcome to the addiction. My advice is learn sanitization vs cleaning (and which chemicals do each one), pitch the proper amount of healthy yeast and control your fementation temperatures. Also, Google "How to Brew," by John Palmer and "Brewing Classic Styles," by Jamil Zainasheff.
Re: New Hello From Tuscon, AZ
Posted: Sat Dec 14, 2013 10:25 pm
by Rich216
Thanks, will do.
Re: New Hello From Tuscon, AZ
Posted: Sun Dec 15, 2013 10:01 am
by BDawg
Aerate well and give the yeast all the time they need to complete the job.
Remember that they work on their schedule, not yours.
Also remember that they need plenty of oxygen to get started, and that they continue to work on their byproducts even after the visually apparent fermentation has ceased.
Re: New Hello From Tuscon, AZ
Posted: Mon Dec 16, 2013 11:04 am
by TheDarkSide
Welcome!
Good tips form these guys. Most importantly, enjoy yourself and learn from your mistakes. That and start another right after the first one is done!