Brewing at home

[Army Grunt]

Thought this would be a great place to ask...anybody tried it?

[Negromancer]

All the time. But I'm pretty spartan in the field, but that's a good way to get experience in my humble opinion. Using next to no costly tools or anything like that. I got no idea of the potency I end up with, but I've become pretty good at estimating according to different kinds of yeast and volume of sugars.

If I'm making something potent and strong, often mead, I go with the yeast and let it decide for itself. I make a simple recipe and add additional honey and herbs to taste as I go and the must ferments. It's ready when it's ready. Some will disagree violently, but this simple, easy and barbaric way of brewing suits my purposes.

[Wingman]

also do a search and ask spooky.

[Drednik]

Yes. I should have done it the Negromancer way but I'm a pussy so I bought a kit.

If you drink beer or cedar its worth it $$$ wise.

[Savage]

Do poisons count?

[NYDingbat]

Wingman's got it right - ask da Spook if ya want 'shine. Nobody does it better. If it's beer you're after - I can ask a buddy of mine.

[ChiliDawg]

Wingman's got it right - ask da Spook if ya want 'shine. Nobody does it better. If it's beer you're after - I can ask a buddy of mine.

Indeed. I have about 1 thimble full left of my jar, which, as you know, is good for at least 3 drinks! It's only taken me, what, 16 months?

Smooov.

[Mayhem]

I brew kombucha.

[G_W]

Spiced Rum Porter, most excellent.

[zimne_piwo]

I run a little shine myself, and it's worth it.

[Resident Asshole]

Yes sir. I would recommend asking around at your locals and getting someone to help you at first. Helped me out a lot.

[Army Grunt]

Yes sir. I would recommend asking around at your locals and getting someone to help you at first. Helped me out a lot.

Nice, thanks man. I've talked to a few local brewers in the area, my goal is to spend less then $400-500 for a complete kit.

This is the article that helped me get into the field:
http://www.brewingkb.com/articles/best- ... ebrew.html

I've bought a kit, playing with it as I speak. Should make for good times. Honey/Cherry/Winter Wheat porter should turn out nicely (and yes, I'm simply trying to combine my favorite Sam Adams brews into one epic beer).

[Jiggers McCoy]

Howtobrew.com

Free and chock full of good info and recipes.

I do it pretty simple too, instead of lauter/sparge, I just put the grain in a big nylon paint strainer bag to steep out the sugars. Works pretty well. Plus, drinking while brewing is basically mandatory.

[Wingman]

drinking while brewing is basically mandatory.

this.

[Negromancer]

Spiced Rum Porter, most excellent.

Elaborate on this!!!