I can only +1 to all the above. I made kits years ago, then got into AG brewing about 2 years ago. I am useless at DIY so bought an AG set up, complete with with starter kit and recipe book. I am not brewing to the standards of some on here, for example I don't use brewing software, measure ph of stuff etc. I am a very experimental brewer, and some beer comes out better than others.
I guess what I am trying to say is this is a hobby that can be as complicated as you want it to be. Maybe like cooking, or baking. Yes, the £300 food processor is shiny and nice, but how much does it affect the end product? I just got on and brewed some beer. It is actually easier to do practically than to explain in words. Have a go and have fun.
And the advice on JBK is always helpful, informed and sympathetic.
All Grain beginner
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Stewb
Re: All Grain beginner
Hi Andy,
I trod this path myself not too long ago have to say, it isn't as big a leap as you may fear!- I'm not sure a course is really necessary.
I'd say you are 90% of the way to getting there yourself if you've found this place, read a few brewdays, taken some tips and have watched some videos online.
One I found very helpful was this one that another member on here pointed me at:
http://www.copperkettlehomebrewing.co.u ... -video.php
With regards to kit I would definitely go the route of getting it second hand from someone on here (unless you are going the build it yourself route) to
1) save some cash
2)test if it is a hobby you want to follow through with (it'll hold it's value for resale if it isn't for you)
I see you're looking at this set viewtopic.php?f=8&t=71465 that's currently for sale,
and I'd say that looks a real bargain considering all the extras thrown in. I have a mango chutney set myself and they really work well
I trod this path myself not too long ago have to say, it isn't as big a leap as you may fear!- I'm not sure a course is really necessary.
I'd say you are 90% of the way to getting there yourself if you've found this place, read a few brewdays, taken some tips and have watched some videos online.
One I found very helpful was this one that another member on here pointed me at:
http://www.copperkettlehomebrewing.co.u ... -video.php
With regards to kit I would definitely go the route of getting it second hand from someone on here (unless you are going the build it yourself route) to
1) save some cash
2)test if it is a hobby you want to follow through with (it'll hold it's value for resale if it isn't for you)
I see you're looking at this set viewtopic.php?f=8&t=71465 that's currently for sale,
and I'd say that looks a real bargain considering all the extras thrown in. I have a mango chutney set myself and they really work well
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Stewb
Re: All Grain beginner
oh and as a supplemental i'd say beersmith 2 is well worth buying as well to help you create and tweak recipe ideas (another tip from someone on here to me that I'm happy to pass on)
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Andy_Mills
Re: All Grain beginner
Thanks for all the replies tips and tricks guys!
It just shows how open and welcoming the community is
I have reached out to bigdave and hopefully will be collecting the equipment soon enough. The next task will then be to convert the spare area in my garage which already has running hot and cold water and plenty of room
Then the fun begins!
no doubt there will be plenty of questions as I start and I will be sure reaching out to you guys!
A massive thanks and hopefully may meet some of you at various festivals in the future!
Thanks,
Andy
It just shows how open and welcoming the community is
I have reached out to bigdave and hopefully will be collecting the equipment soon enough. The next task will then be to convert the spare area in my garage which already has running hot and cold water and plenty of room
Then the fun begins!
no doubt there will be plenty of questions as I start and I will be sure reaching out to you guys!
A massive thanks and hopefully may meet some of you at various festivals in the future!
Thanks,
Andy