tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132470796821267566.post8477264031088534380..comments2023-10-09T07:08:06.537-04:00Comments on The NonconFERMist: Homebrew 101: Quick ReferenceAdamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08522250477305289784noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132470796821267566.post-143910947463471862009-02-18T23:33:00.000-05:002009-02-18T23:33:00.000-05:00I posted up a few videos from Homebrew junkies tha...I posted up a few videos from Homebrew junkies that are a great overview of first time brewers:<BR/><BR/>http://cnybrew.com/beginners-resources/<BR/><BR/>Good collection of beginners resources, now we just have to get people to look at them all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132470796821267566.post-72247109793696397812009-02-18T06:17:00.000-05:002009-02-18T06:17:00.000-05:001. Sanitation. Nothing is gonna kill you, but you...1. Sanitation. Nothing is gonna kill you, but you can make some nasty tasting stuff.<BR/><BR/>2. RDWHAHB, really. It's just beer, something that has been brewed for ages. <BR/><BR/>3. Get an ingredient kit. Follow the instructions closely, there will be time later to modify how you do things-after you get a good grasp on the basics. Get an extra bucket so you can brew one week later (rack beer into second bucket, pour wort into first bucket after cleaning and sanitizing). Repetition tends to help get things to stick into your brain better and every time you brew you hone techniques.<BR/><BR/>4. Slow down, haste makes mistakes. It isn't a race. If it is a medal you want, be the tortoise.<BR/><BR/>5. Have fun! I really enjoy brewing. The whole process, while work, is fun. It is even more fun when you brew with a buddy.Daddymemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07503532324929485396noreply@blogger.com