{"product":{"product_id":"1938469356","title":"How To Brew: Everything You Need to Know to Brew Great Beer Every Time","price":"20.49","image_url":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Xu88hlobL._SL500_.jpg","url":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/1938469356"},"comments":[{"body":"A little word of advice, I started off brewing all sorts of different styles with mixed results. Although my friends and family said my imperial browns, double IPAs, and chocolate porters were good, the fact that they sat in the kegs for 2-3 months told me otherwise. It is **much** harder to brew doubles, imperials, NEIPAs, and other funky beers than it is to brew pales, blondes, ambers, etc. I'd recommend starting off with something easy like an pale ale or amber. Also, a common analogy is, brewing to save money is like buying a fishing boat to save money on tuna. \r\n\r\nThat being said, you do you! That is what home brewing is all about. Before you get started I would recommend reading the book [How to brew](https://www.amazon.com/How-Brew-Everything-Great-Every/dp/1938469356) by john palmer. I read this book about 6 months into my brewing journey and the quality of my beers went up exponentially. Pay attention to water chemistry, that was the biggest game changer IMO. The brewing journey is incredibly fun but also challenging!\r\n\r\nNow I exclusively brew crushable pale ales and sometimes lagers, always under 5%. When I tap a keg its always gone in under a month, sometimes its gone that same weekend! If I want an imperial russian stout, I'll go pick up a 4 pack at the package store. After brewing for about 2 years and 30ish batches, I've learned my my time is much better spent honing in on one or two styles and doing them very well. Having a crushable beer around seems to be what everyone prefers. While its cool to have something heavy, having 5 gallons of something no one wants to drink more than 1 of occupies a keg and tap for a long time and will eventually go bad.","subreddit_name":"Homebrewing","author":"Yanksuck73"},{"body":"Grab a copy of How to Brew.  It’s considered a classic and will serve you well for years to come.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.ca/How-Brew-Everything-Great-Every/dp/1938469356/ref=asc_df_1938469356/?tag=googlemobshop-20\u0026amp;linkCode=df0\u0026amp;hvadid=292945884851\u0026amp;hvpos=\u0026amp;hvnetw=g\u0026amp;hvrand=1434665570244141125\u0026amp;hvpone=\u0026amp;hvptwo=\u0026amp;hvqmt=\u0026amp;hvdev=m\u0026amp;hvdvcmdl=\u0026amp;hvlocint=\u0026amp;hvlocphy=9000755\u0026amp;hvtargid=pla-329553116862\u0026amp;psc=1","subreddit_name":"brewing","author":"grb_bikes1971"},{"body":"You need to mill the grains then mash. For a an hour or so.\r\n\r\nThen you boil the wort and add your hops etc, then you cool and transfer to a fermentation vessel and add yeast.\r\n\r\nThe mash process extracts the sugar structures the yeast needs to produce alcohol. So sugar would only be needed if you intend on bottle carbonating.\r\n\r\nCheck out [John Palmer's How to Brew](https://www.amazon.com/How-Brew-Everything-Great-Every/dp/1938469356).","subreddit_name":"Homebrewing","author":"Shitty_Human_Being"},{"body":"It's recommended that you do full volume boils so if it's 5 gallons you'll want to boil 6.5 gallons of water or so. \r\n\r\nFor a 1 gallon kit, you'll be boiling 1.5-1.75 gallons of water. \r\n\r\nIf you can't do full volume boils, you can boil half the amount or more of the water and then top up to your final volume with Spring Water. This does affect hop utilization but I believe that most of the beginning kits that places like Northern Brewer sell accounts for this. \r\n\r\nYou should go buy [How to Brew by John Palmer](https://www.amazon.com/How-Brew-Everything-Great-Every/dp/1938469356/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1\u0026amp;keywords=How+to+Brew+by+John+Palmer\u0026amp;qid=1617385135\u0026amp;sprefix=turtle+%2Caps%2C306\u0026amp;sr=8-3\u0026amp;x=0\u0026amp;y=0) and give it a read!","subreddit_name":"Homebrewing","author":"skeletonmage"},{"body":"When I said a bittering charge what I meant was I plan to add some hops earlier in the boil. Hops can be added at different times during your brewing process. The longer the hops are at high temperatures the more of their alpha acids are oxidized. Oxidized alpha acids lead to the bitterness character that is often desirable to provide a balanced beer. The general idea is that the earlier the hop is added the more bitterness you get, where as the later you add the hop the more flavor/aroma you get.\r\n\r\nMy MoMo Smash had: 2oz at 5min left in the boil, 2oz whirlpool at 175F, and 2oz dry hop. The result was a smooth easy drinking beer but personally I think a little more bitterness would have helped balance the beer. I'm not good at describing tasting notes but I think it would brighten up the beer a little. So to accomplish this I would probably move some of the 5min hop addition to earlier in the boil. Either 60min or 3min.\r\n\r\nIf you haven't already go buy a copy of [How to Brew by John Palmer](https://smile.amazon.com/How-Brew-Everything-Great-Every/dp/1938469356/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1\u0026amp;keywords=how+to+brew\u0026amp;qid=1606764301\u0026amp;sr=8-2). This is the book that got me started earlier this year. It's really simple to start but has lots of detailed info when when you want to get deeper.","subreddit_name":"Homebrewing","author":"FznCheese"},{"body":"You're welcome! Hope you're able to connect with some folks to help you get started... but if you can't, watch some YouTube video tutorials, get yourself a starter kit and [John Palmer's *How To Brew*](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1938469356/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0), and jump right in!","subreddit_name":"Homebrewing","author":"beeps-n-boops"},{"body":"1. I do 5 gallon batches on my glass top electric stove all the time. I boil from 6.5gal to 5.5gal. it takes a while (maybe 45 minutes?) to reach a boil but it maintains it for the boil. It's not super vigorous (more than a simmer, but less than a super rolling boil) but that isn't a problem as far as I can tell. it does produce a fair amount of steam though.\r\n\r\n2. \r\n\r\n-a 10gal boil kettle will be a safe bet. 15 gal will allow you to brew up to 10 gal batches. I've brewed 5 gal batches in as small as an 8 gal kettle before but it's a bit tight. \r\n\r\n-you don't need a HLT AND a MT. You only need a MT. Just heat the strike water in the kettle, empty it in to a MT, heat the sparge water in the kettle, lauter your first runnings in to a bucket, then add the sparge water to the MT. Then add the first runnings to the kettle and lauter the sparge water in to the kettle with the first runnings. \r\n\r\n-you don't NEED a kegerator to start if you don't want to. \r\n\r\n-a 6gallon fermenter is better than a 5gal fermenter for 5gal batches. \r\n\r\n\\3. [how to brew](https://www.amazon.ca/How-Brew-Everything-Great-Every/dp/1938469356/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1528938783\u0026amp;sr=8-1\u0026amp;keywords=how+to+brew). Also check out the wiki","subreddit_name":"Homebrewing","author":"redmugofcoffee"},{"body":"Do yourself a favor and stick to simple kits until you become comfortable with the process. I understand the desire to jump in feet first and brew a more complex beer. Most of us went there when we started brewing, but few were happy with the results. I'd suggest extract kits from any of the larger home brewing shops. Most all of them have nice IPA recipes. \r\n\r\nAlso, you'd really benefit from this book: \r\n\r\n [How To Brew: Everything You Need to Know to Brew Great Beer Every Time: Palmer, John J.: 9781938469350: Amazon.com: Books](https://www.amazon.com/How-Brew-Everything-Great-Every/dp/1938469356/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1\u0026amp;keywords=how+to+brew\u0026amp;qid=1610209584\u0026amp;sr=8-1) \r\n\r\nThe first few chapters will teach you everything you need to successfully brew your first batch.  Later chapters will lead you into more advanced brewing methods and contain lots of information on a variety of brewing subjects. I've been brewing for 12+ years and still find it to be a great reference.\r\n\r\nIf $20 doesn't fit your budget, an earlier edition is available free at:   [Welcome to How to Brew - How to Brew](http://howtobrew.com/) . Much of the information in this edition is outdated, but the basics are similar enough to brew good beer.","subreddit_name":"Homebrewing","author":"dingledorfer2"},{"body":"You should buy [John Palmer's How to Brew](https://www.amazon.com/How-Brew-Everything-Great-Every/dp/1938469356/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1\u0026amp;keywords=palmer+how+to+brew\u0026amp;qid=1626193715\u0026amp;sr=8-3).","subreddit_name":"Homebrewing","author":"ByrdMass"},{"body":"[How to Brew](https://www.amazon.com/dp/1938469356/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_3T23SBGXZ3D8RPTA1XYV?_encoding=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1) is always at the top of my list.","subreddit_name":"Homebrewing","author":"uiplanner"},{"body":"You got a really nice setup there. Some awesome kit to get into the hobby. I’d suggest starting by watching several videos and getting a few books. \r\n\r\nhttps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_5R_RP8eD0k\r\n\r\nhttps://www.clawhammersupply.com/products/digital-electric-120v-homebrew-beer-system\r\n\r\nhttps://homebrewacademy.com/clawhammer-supply-system-review/\r\n\r\nhttps://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=oAIlDwAAQBAJ\u0026amp;gl=us\u0026amp;hl=en-US\u0026amp;source=productsearch\u0026amp;utm_source=HA_Desktop_US\u0026amp;utm_medium=SEM\u0026amp;utm_campaign=PLA\u0026amp;pcampaignid=MKT-FDR-na-us-1000189-Med-pla-bk-Evergreen-Jul1520-PLA-eBooks_Cooking\u0026amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAxp-ABhALEiwAXm6Iyc6HV7x5t3fzDQIEwfd4rRPC4nPozW7G4OBKf0LmEed55pmiRLEzUxoCn50QAvD_BwE\u0026amp;gclsrc=aw.ds\r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/How-Brew-Everything-Great-Every/dp/1938469356\r\n\r\n\r\nFor a real quick down and dirty, I’d recommend reading the intro here. \r\n\r\nhttps://www.brewdog.com/usa/community/diy-dog\r\n\r\nhttps://www.gobrew.org/brewing-resources\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAs an aside, I’m a home brewer with an electric setup. I use the anvil foundry and I love it.","subreddit_name":"Homebrewing","author":"lysdexic-dyslexic"},{"body":"I've collected a few books over the past few years and would have to agree with the others at this point:  [How to Brew](https://www.amazon.com/How-Brew-Everything-Great-Every/dp/1938469356/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1\u0026amp;keywords=how+to+brew\u0026amp;qid=1632070721\u0026amp;sr=8-1). This was my first book and I'm of the opinion that it's the most helpful for beginners. Do you like reading? If so, I have a couple other mentions as you continue your journey:\r\n \r\n[Radical Brewing](https://www.amazon.com/Radical-Brewing-Recipes-World-Altering-Meditations/dp/0937381837/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1\u0026amp;keywords=radical+brewing\u0026amp;qid=1632070743\u0026amp;sr=8-1). I like this book, as it was a fun read and gave me some ideas that advanced my homebrewing journey.\r\n \r\n[Historical Brewing Techniques](https://www.amazon.com/Historical-Brewing-Techniques-Lost-Farmhouse/dp/1938469550/ref=sr_1_1?crid=Z21T0KX6GS1M\u0026amp;dchild=1\u0026amp;keywords=historical+brewing+techniques\u0026amp;qid=1632070767\u0026amp;sprefix=historical+brewing+te%2Caps%2C100\u0026amp;sr=8-1). Not really for beginners, but its a fun read and led to some more ideas for advancing my homebrewing journey. The author, Lars, is also the guy responsible for blessing us with kviek, which has its own fan club / haters club. Not Lars, but the obsession of Kviek, I mean. What Lars did to compile that book is respectable, in my opinion. (I love the stuff, but don't discount other yeast strains: they all have their purpose. Also maybe worth mentioning: the first two books I mentioned were written before the kviek craze started. You'll see no mention of it, except for a small paragraph in \"Radical Brewing\".)","subreddit_name":"Homebrewing","author":"farewell_traveler"},{"body":"This book should be required reading for new brewers. It starts at the most basic and goes all the way to many advanced brewing techniques. Not too technical, but full of all the information you need. Pretty much the Bible of home brewing,\r\n\r\n [https://smile.amazon.com/How-Brew-Everything-Great-Every/dp/1938469356/ref=sr\\_1\\_1\\_sspa?crid=E57ZYUSS5EMV\u0026amp;dchild=1\u0026amp;keywords=how+to+brew+by+john+palmer\u0026amp;qid=1602194204\u0026amp;sprefix=how+to+brew%2Caps%2C2849\u0026amp;sr=8-1-spons\u0026amp;psc=1\u0026amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzNFNVT0syQzNRNFRFJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzY1MjkzUkwzVU1TWkFQVklaJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA3NDA4ODcxQTIzRlZLVVdRTTZDJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==](https://smile.amazon.com/How-Brew-Everything-Great-Every/dp/1938469356/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=E57ZYUSS5EMV\u0026amp;dchild=1\u0026amp;keywords=how+to+brew+by+john+palmer\u0026amp;qid=1602194204\u0026amp;sprefix=how+to+brew%2Caps%2C2849\u0026amp;sr=8-1-spons\u0026amp;psc=1\u0026amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzNFNVT0syQzNRNFRFJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzY1MjkzUkwzVU1TWkFQVklaJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA3NDA4ODcxQTIzRlZLVVdRTTZDJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==)","subreddit_name":"Homebrewing","author":"dingledorfer2"},{"body":"One other tip- [How to Brew](https://www.amazon.com/How-Brew-Everything-Great-Every/dp/1938469356) is an excellent read, covering all kinds of topics relevant to homebrewing in a lot of detail. You can read it cover to cover or just read the chapters that interest you]. [The first edition](http://www.howtobrew.com/) is also available free online.","subreddit_name":"Homebrewing","author":"bcoopers"},{"body":"Suggest this, over Papazian.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/How-Brew-Everything-Great-Every/dp/1938469356/\r\n\r\nPalmer's How To Brew","subreddit_name":"fermentation","author":"gedvondur"}]}