Anyone do small batch home brewing? I've fancied brewing for a while but I don't like the idea of those "kits" that produce about 5 gallons as they're essentially just like a ready meal, I want to do the entire process with proper malts, hops and yeast and doing the mash and boil so once I've a few basic beers under my belt I can start experimenting and come up with my own recipes. I discovered some small batch equipment the other day that allows you to do it from scratch but it only produces a gallon so I've ordered that.
I'm starting with a pretty standard 6.5% IPA using Cascade and Colombus hops. I'm really looking forward to getting started. Has anyone got any advice, tips, stories etc etc?
I'm starting with a pretty standard 6.5% IPA using Cascade and Colombus hops. I'm really looking forward to getting started. Has anyone got any advice, tips, stories etc etc?
you have to try Festival kits next even though you are not using a kit at the moment. ( Pricier than other kits, but doesn't taste like kit stuff. )