ClueTwo Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 A good friend of mine bought me a Home Brew kit for my birthday last week, and I thought I'd share the process with you folks.. I really shouldn't be posting this at work and killing so much time, but what do I care?? The Kit in all of its GLORY The recipe that was chosen for me. Sterilize EeeeerTHING, twice. Brew the WORT!!, smells like it looks. Drain the WORT!!, sediment stays behind. Mix with 3 gallons of purified water, and wait for the peculate. In about a week, I'll be bottlin'. My porch where I'll be Drunkin' The model I just finished, because I can. Me. That's it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bojangles Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 I was gonna' do this once. Had the kit and everything. Then I got too lazy. I used the plastic tubing for some odd project along with some of the other doo-dads and eventually threw out the remains. Then I went to the store and bought a beer. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RELAPSER Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 /jealousoner homebrewed beer sounds amazing right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anotherwhitekidwithabeard Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 the model i just finished because i can i lol'd at that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-walk Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 i got a batch chillin in some bottles, just waiting the next two weeks out till i can drink it and i got another batch fermenting right now... i've never seen it done the way you described it. i did a partial mash with grains and sugars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_casek Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 i started a thread way back when. we have the same kit, btw. good luck with your beer. let us know how it turns out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viperface Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 seems awesome. I'd like to start a beer brand of my own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClueTwo Posted January 7, 2008 Author Share Posted January 7, 2008 The only problem is....It takes 4-6 weeks to be a completely drinkable, flavorful beer. I'm going to taste it at the one week mark, just out of curiosity. It's not too complicated, and relatively inexpensive. The kit is about 140, plus 35 for the ingredients. You only have to buy the kit once, and per box of ingredients you can make 24 deuce-deuces! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClueTwo Posted January 7, 2008 Author Share Posted January 7, 2008 i started a thread way back when. we have the same kit, btw. good luck with your beer. let us know how it turns out. What type of beer did you make, and how did it turn out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClueTwo Posted January 7, 2008 Author Share Posted January 7, 2008 i got a batch chillin in some bottles, just waiting the next two weeks out till i can drink it and i got another batch fermenting right now... i've never seen it done the way you described it. i did a partial mash with grains and sugars. I'm no beer guru, but I can imagine beer could be brewed a million ways depending on ingredients, type of beer (ale/lager), and so forth. Did you get the Mr.Beer kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earmuffs Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 send me a 40oz son! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClueTwo Posted January 7, 2008 Author Share Posted January 7, 2008 I'll hook the deuce... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_casek Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 What type of beer did you make, and how did it turn out? i made a traditonal ale, i made a light ale, an old family recipe..and now i'm about to make a porter. 5 gallons at a time. about 52 beers.... the first two turned out awesome. the old family recipe is strong (5 lbs of sugar) and very hard to consume. one bottle gets me near drunk. it's completely easy and so fucking fun. i hate storebought beer, except for delerium nocturnum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_casek Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 send me a 40oz son! once you and your wifey get settled, i'm sending out a package to you guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
After School Special Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 So jealous =D Good luck on your berrrrrrr~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iloveboxcars Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 me and my girl are planning on starting a nice little brewing company for friends and family. maybe it'll take off and we'll be rich millionares. but i doubt it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-walk Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 I'm no beer guru, but I can imagine beer could be brewed a million ways depending on ingredients, type of beer (ale/lager), and so forth. Did you get the Mr.Beer kit? no Mr beer kit... just hops barley extract water and yeast i'm making a wheat ale not sure if anyone else does it this way but i'll map it out and if anyone wants to know further just pm me... you let the the full grain barley sit at 160* F for a half hour strain it out and add about a gallon of water and bring it to a boil this is where you add the extract and hops boil this till there is about a gallon left (since i only made a gallon batch) prepare the yeast then put it in your jug, funnel in your beer let it sit for 2-3 weeks depending on the beer for fermantatio bottle with a specific amount of sugar water for carbonation and let sit for another 2-4 weeks again depending on the beer finally drink and enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
After School Special Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 I almost picked up that Mr. Beer kit but I heard it was crap(ola) and was told to get a better kit. I haven't yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~KRYLON2~ Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 i've been wanting to make my own beer for along time, this thread just reminded me i have to go out and buy a kit next paycheck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john brown Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 me and my girl are planning on starting a nice little brewing company for friends and family. maybe it'll take off and we'll be rich millionares. but i doubt it. my aunt and uncle had a brewing company up in the mountains in ontario, shit never turned out how they wanted it to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishCarBombs Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 mail me a 6 pack to judge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eatso Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 jesus fuck send me some beer I have nothing to offer but my props also ICB prop me so I can get teh shiny diamonds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MitchThe$nitch Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 i've always wanted to do this. hope it works out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iloveboxcars Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 my aunt and uncle had a brewing company up in the mountains in ontario, shit never turned out how they wanted it to be. thats why i said probably not. but it will be fun to try. i really want to make a nice red ale with a lot of carbination. mmmmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bad_news Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 I was never a fan of those prepackaged recipes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClueTwo Posted January 7, 2008 Author Share Posted January 7, 2008 I almost picked up that Mr. Beer kit but I heard it was crap(ola) and was told to get a better kit. I haven't yet. Mr.Beer kit sucks. The guy who bought me this one, got it for Christmas and it's cheezy.. Spring for a good one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClueTwo Posted January 7, 2008 Author Share Posted January 7, 2008 I was never a fan of those prepackaged recipes. I'm hoping to get to the point of making my own recipe, but it's going to be a little time and practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClueTwo Posted January 7, 2008 Author Share Posted January 7, 2008 me and my girl are planning on starting a nice little brewing company for friends and family. maybe it'll take off and we'll be rich millionares. but i doubt it. Lets get it on!!! /no homogeneousness We can have a brew off!! I'll be glad to Donkey my beer up to your part of the world.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_casek Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 I'm hoping to get to the point of making my own recipe, but it's going to be a little time and practice. so is that your true brew bucket? mr. beer does suck. true brew ftw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClueTwo Posted January 7, 2008 Author Share Posted January 7, 2008 no Mr beer kit... just hops barley extract water and yeast i'm making a wheat ale not sure if anyone else does it this way but i'll map it out and if anyone wants to know further just pm me... you let the the full grain barley sit at 160* F for a half hour strain it out and add about a gallon of water and bring it to a boil this is where you add the extract and hops boil this till there is about a gallon left (since i only made a gallon batch) prepare the yeast then put it in your jug, funnel in your beer let it sit for 2-3 weeks depending on the beer for fermantatio bottle with a specific amount of sugar water for carbonation and let sit for another 2-4 weeks again depending on the beer finally drink and enjoy There's not a whole lot of difference with the exception of quantity. Barley was done the same, then malt extract, bittering hops, and all boiled for an hour. Added the finishing hops, boiled for an extra 5 minutes, and cooled for yeast. Then into went into the bucket and now we wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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