Homebrewers - Whats in the fermenter?

[JohnnyKay5]

Starting my first home brew today. A little anxious with all this sanitization, hope i dont miss a little microbe

[Salvelinus]

Originally Posted by JohnnyKay5

Starting my first home brew today. A little anxious with all this sanitization, hope i dont miss a little microbe

Don't be. Do the best you can and pitch healthy yeast. You won't have any issues.

[kaisersozei]

Originally Posted by johnnykay5

starting my first home brew today. A little anxious with all this sanitization, hope i dont miss a little microbe

high five!

[JohnnyKay5]

so far so good. 21 hours from completion of racking to the primary, used liquid wyeast, fermenting like a champ

[reggiebuckeye]

Looking at taking the plunge when I get back from deployment. Debating how far I want to jump. Keg vs bottle. Extract vs all-grain. Decisions, decisions. Suggestions? Can I keg and bottle? I have about two months to make a decision.

[rack04]

Originally Posted by reggiebuckeye

Looking at taking the plunge when I get back from deployment. Debating how far I want to jump. Keg vs bottle. Extract vs all-grain. Decisions, decisions. Suggestions? Can I keg and bottle? I have about two months to make a decision.

Reggie,

You can bottle from a keg. Don't think you need to get a beer gun. Search for a DIY counter pressure bottle filler.

[replicant_argent]

Originally Posted by reggiebuckeye

Looking at taking the plunge when I get back from deployment. Debating how far I want to jump. Keg vs bottle. Extract vs all-grain. Decisions, decisions. Suggestions? Can I keg and bottle? I have about two months to make a decision.

Both.
http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f35/we-n...eer-gun-24678/
Works slick.
Keg, then fill growlers or bottles as needed.

[reggiebuckeye]

Originally Posted by rack04

Reggie,

You can bottle from a keg. Don't think you need to get a beer gun. Search for a DIY counter pressure bottle filler.

Originally Posted by replicant_argent

Both.
http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f35/we-n...eer-gun-24678/
Works slick.
Keg, then fill growlers or bottles as needed.

Thanks for the input. DIY? You obviously don't know who you're talking to.
I will look into working that out. I do have a bit of time. Guess I'll start extract. All-grain eventually.

[Salvelinus]

Originally Posted by reggiebuckeye

Thanks for the input. DIY? You obviously don't know who you're talking to.
I will look into working that out. I do have a bit of time. Guess I'll start extract. All-grain eventually.

I think that is the way to go. You can get great results with extract brewing. You'll get a handle on whether or not you enjoy the process. If you do, then look into all grain.

[replicant_argent]

Originally Posted by reggiebuckeye

Thanks for the input. DIY? You obviously don't know who you're talking to.
I will look into working that out. I do have a bit of time. Guess I'll start extract. All-grain eventually.

if you can buy the parts and slip the rubber stopper over the racking cane, then plug it into a pre-made hose.. You are good to go.