Question regarding first brew

[DannyW]

First of all, don't get carboys - they break and make you bleed and stuff. Buckets are cheaper and even come with handy handles.

Second of all, Mort, that half gallon jug you are using as a hydrometer sample jar is a little too big! no wonder your brother is freaking out all over you!

[Homegrown Hops]

M & M, I think you fellas should invest in some Corny Kegs ASAP. You can transfer beer to them from the primary for aging then force carbonate when you are ready and either transfer to another keg (brite tank) or just serve. You will find that it is a hell of a lot easier and slightly more expensive than F'ing with carboys.

HH

[BeerMan]

I agree with buying cornie kegs but have no idea what is in your checking account. Get what fits your buget. Buckets, carboys, or cornies. What I do know is you will want to ramp up your productin. I shoot for a mash a week works for me but then again there are 2 of you with twice the beer swilling friends.
Cheers Mike

[H2]

I agree with the guys here, I have 4 glass carboys and 2 large plastic 15g fermenter "buckets". They are actually the large plastic containers my LHBS has for liquid malt extract and I got them for $5.00 each. With the two of you drinking beer, 10g batches are the way to go so you both can have a 5g's a piece to enjoy. Corny kegs are definately the way to go and there are a lot of places to get them cheap (folks on this website have tons of them for $10.00 a piece) and you can always find them at great prices on the auction sites like ebay. You will spend a little money on the CO2 tank and regulator but that is a one time purchase and over the course of your brewing years comes out to pennies per batch.

It's great to watch you two learn the process, it looks like you are having a blast (and fighting over who gets to taste it first is priceless!). We have all been there and most of us are still there - we can't wait to drink the beer we made, right Justin? Have fun guys and everyone here will help anyway we can.

Brian
H2

[NumbSkull]

We are working on kegging. We have a friend that has the local welding supply house and he will give us a great deal on tanks and regulators. Probably cost if we get him drunk. Milt is working on getting a deal on kegs. I have a fridge already and Milt has one at his mother-in-law's he plans to reposses.

Mort