My gf got me a home brew kit for xmas. It includes basic pale ale. Any tips would be greatly appreciated as this is my first time and I have no experience.
2006-12-26 07:48:45 · 4 answers · asked by me 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Try the various websites, like mrgoodbeer.com or homebrewtalk.com for tips and tricks for new home brewers. The manufacturer's websites such as those for The Brew Machine and Mr. Beer may have helpful tips, too.
There may be a home brewers association in your area as well. Your local cooperative extension service or county land agent may know, also--most large communities in the US and larger universities have this free service that area farmers and 4-H members use for help with agricultural, animal raising, home canning, food preservation problems, etc. They have free pamphlets and leaflets for county dwellers. Look in your phone book. They are a free government service sponsored by the county government in your area.
2006-12-26 07:57:11 · answer #1 · answered by bookratt 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go and buy the "New Complete Joy of Home Brewing " by Charlie Papazian, it is the bible of home-brewing.
Inside the book home-brewing is detailed from soup to nuts.
2006-12-26 08:14:23 · answer #2 · answered by pheasant tail 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Two very important things:
Keep all equipment, containers and hoses, etc. sterile-clean or your beer will be ruined.
If the recipe calls for cane sugar, replace with equal amount of malt extract. Sugar gives beer a sick, cidery taste.
Now read Charlie Papazian's book - it is THE bible!
2006-12-26 10:06:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
google it
2006-12-26 08:39:40 · answer #4 · answered by Proud Right Winger 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋