The past two weeks I have gathered up supplies for my first home brew this Saturday. I have been wanting to do it for several months now, but spent a lot of that time studying the process, materials, sanitation, etc... Today, my last bit of equipment arrives (brew kettle) and I will be all set to go!
I am starting with all-grain, not extracts. I figure go big or go home.
Living in Cleveland, I have access to some amazing shops for grains/hops/yeast thankfully. One of the best shops in town is less than 10mins away
My first batch will be an IPA with a heavier malt backbone... Using a malt bill of 77.8% pale 2-row, 11.1% Crystal 20L and 11.1% Victory. Hops will be Chinook, Simcoe and Citra.
Should come out to about 6% ABV and 60 IBU's. First batch will be about 4-gallons.
The initial investment was a little costly, but now that all the supplies are purchased each 3-4 gallon batch should cost me around $20 in grain/hops/yeast.
Anybody else brew their own beer? How have your experiences been?
I am starting with all-grain, not extracts. I figure go big or go home.
Living in Cleveland, I have access to some amazing shops for grains/hops/yeast thankfully. One of the best shops in town is less than 10mins away
My first batch will be an IPA with a heavier malt backbone... Using a malt bill of 77.8% pale 2-row, 11.1% Crystal 20L and 11.1% Victory. Hops will be Chinook, Simcoe and Citra.
Should come out to about 6% ABV and 60 IBU's. First batch will be about 4-gallons.
The initial investment was a little costly, but now that all the supplies are purchased each 3-4 gallon batch should cost me around $20 in grain/hops/yeast.
Anybody else brew their own beer? How have your experiences been?