Home brewing

[Warrior1670]

Anyone else her home brew? I started brewing some rather fantastic beers a few months ago...I must stay, Yuengling and other "Pittsburgh" beers don't seem to do it for me anymore.

[92306gt]

i have a few cousins that are big into making there own stuff. you should see their setup:jaw-dropping:

[sutyak]

My brother-in-law does. After a good home brew most off the shelf stuff sucks.
I've definitely considered it but don't have the time at the moment. I did find that Magic Hat makes some dang good beer.

[Warrior1670]

Magic Hat is a good one. I don't think it takes too long. One evening to brew it. An hour to go from primary to secondary frementation. One evening to bottle or in my case keg it. probably 4 hours of actual work in 6 weeks is well worth a good brew.

@92306GT, let's see some pics!

[sutyak]

Any suggestions for a decent kit? Website?

[phillysrt4]

I homebrew wine, but beer is a similar process. If you want ultra simple, try this stuff:

http://www.bottlebrew.com/

there are other companies offering similar products.

Drop the yeast tablet in the bottle, put the special cap on, put in a warm dark place for a week. Put in the fridge overnight. Open, pour, and enjoy.

Hardcore beer afficionados may frown on it, but for my novice taste buds, it actually doesn't suck!

[Warrior1670]

I looked at a few places around the burgh, found this gem in Portersville.

http://www.porterhousebrewshop.com

I would recommend them. This is where I get my supplies. No shipping when buying local. Beer kits are heavy so shipping is usually high.

[Terminated]

Always wanted to get into this, and there is a supply place right near me... but I just don't have the time and the patience at the moment. Maybe once I buy a house and get settled in...

[sutyak]

SCS brew-off someday? :awsome:

Yes, I do have to make everything a competition. :D

[Warrior1670]

Sounds Fantastic!!!

[phillysrt4]

SCS brew-off someday? :awsome:


add a wine section and i'll fly down to be a part of it :goodidea:

[Warrior1670]

I'm debating on trying wine next but I can't seem to get a break between beer batches. My keg is always empty before the next batch is ready to go in. Funny how that happens.

[pRojekt02GT]

I will be a certified taste tester for said competition :D