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NOOBrewers

Group for newbie homebrewers who are somewhat puzzled by much of what is discussed in the Alchemists group. The intention is that we'll all graduate to the big group someday.

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Latest Activity: Nov. 30, 2009

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Reuben

The Best Homebrew Reference Materials for Beginners 5 Replies

There is obviously a lot of reference materials available for homebrewers. However, each one seems to be inconsistent on a few issues. Namely, fermenting and aging times, yeast introduction temperatu…

Tagged: instructions, homebrewing

Started by Reuben. Last reply by Shawn, the Beer Philosopher Nov. 10, 2009.

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Reuben Comment by Reuben on November 29, 2009 at 7:39pm
There is a recipe I would like to try, but I would like to make only a half batch. Will it work to simply half the ingredients like you would with a typical food recipe?
Ray Grace Comment by Ray Grace on November 10, 2009 at 6:20pm
I wouldn't put more than one or two beers in. Eight days might be enough, especially if the final ABV was fairly low. It can be awfully hard to be patient though.
Reuben Comment by Reuben on November 10, 2009 at 6:15pm
Quick question for anyone checking this group: My first brew was bottled on Saturday morning and is in a cool, dry place for now. I expect to place in a fridge around Sunday. Is this good and what should I expect to see in the bottles over the next few days.

After 3 days, I'm starting to see sediment in the bottom of a few bottles.
Reuben Comment by Reuben on November 10, 2009 at 10:35am
Shawn - Thanks for the feedback. I hope that experienced home brewers will chime in with their early experiences.
Shawn, the Beer Philosopher Comment by Shawn, the Beer Philosopher on November 9, 2009 at 9:50pm
Great group idea! Hopefully you won't mind a few of us who have been brewing a while chiming in where appropriate! Brew on!
 

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