Go to a brewery and chat. I work at a brewery and we get a few people a year touring brewery to brewery asking questions. Starting small is a great way to go but we did and after winning awards at aiba we couldn't and can't keep up with demand. So expansion is starting. It costs a lot to get...
Best feeling in the world becoming a dad... Congrats mate. I use a microwave steam cleaner. My son is very healthy and happy and has only been sick once in 14 months. And that was his cousins fault.
Best advice i can give about becoming a father is listen to everyone's advice but do what you...
Over 3 days carb 5 times at 100kpa whilst carbing slowly rock your keg. You should be able to feel the bubbles. When you can't feel it anymore stop. x5
All of the above. A bit of house work. A few beers. A few hobbies. Check the time a bit. Play with my son. Throw the ball for the dog. Check the time again. Cook some meat.All with music.
I love brew days. And the missus is happy with my work too.
Yeah i don't count Vienna and Munich.
Im brewing a stout with a very high percentage of roasted barley and some caramalt. I know general rule is 10% but I've brewed many beers with over 20% and they've worked well.
Dont clean until fermentation has stopped. Then transfer to a clean tank. Either you put to much in the fermenter or just very happy yeast. As long as pressure is going out you won't have a problem. Very common.
Lactobacillus in fermentation for about 7 days before adding any if any yeast. I've done a couple with simple grist and high acidulated. Also adding jam and strawberries for flavour and extra sugar will make it sour up.