السبت، 16 سبتمبر 2017

Where To Find Beer Making Supplies

By Marie Murray


If you enjoy drinking beer, you will probably enjoy making it as well. This became really popular lately, and for a good reason. Nothing tastes that great as your own beer. Well, maybe not at once, but in time. So, there are some basic stuff you need to start making it. On the other hand, it's not really complicated, and everyone can learn it. Any case, essential beer making supplies are needed right away.

Today, everything can be found online. Of course, since home beer making became popular, there are numerous specialized stores as well. All you have to do is to find one and go there and buy everything you need. In any case, it is more simple to order everything online, including brewing pot, spoon and thermometer. You'll have to wait longer for your equipment to arrive, but you might save some money.

Grains are usually available in packages of one pound, and you can simply order adequate amounts of your favorites. Larger, fifty or fifty five bags are also available, but it would be smarter to start with smaller ones, until you decide which mixtures you like the best. Start small, and when you are satisfied with your results, you can start with more serious production.

Different mixtures will produce different results, of course. It depends on your taste, but you have to find out first what you are dealing with. Choose raw malts at first, or maize or oats in flakes. In time, you will discover various interesting malts, such as smoked malt, or different black beer malts, but now you should focus on simple ones.

So, this basic kit should contain basic necessities, starting with one large brewing pot, long spoon, thermometer, one bottle washer with appropriate sink adapter and, of course, the yeast. Beside grains, it's all that you need to start producing your own beer. Find a good, simple recipe and start with it. Your great beer adventure can start now, and once you learn the basics, who knows where can you go.

In time, you'll probably need some other stuff as well. Most of these things can also be found in specialized stores or online, and some can be replaced with the equipment you already possess. For example, your old camping burner can be used at first, although you will find it more appropriate to use more advanced version once you get the grip.

Different hop screens and infusers are used for adding hops, fruit or spices to your home brew. Fillers, bottle caps, thermometers, chillers and other parts of equipment will be really handy when your brewing becomes more serious and you become a real expert in this. For start, basic equipment will do, but better equipment really can make a great difference.

When it comes to various recipes, numerous are available online, and it's a good starting place for any newcomer. In time, you can adapt any of these recipes to your taste, adding or removing parts of your choice. For now, the best thing you can do is to follow the instructions very carefully. Once you master it all, you can make your special combinations and experiment with both alcohol level and taste. Enjoy.




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