Quite New To All Of This

[Archie]

Hi Everyone,
Well as I said I am quite new to all of this could someone please explain the difference between mashing, All - Grain, Extracts and I am fairly happy with what kit beers are

Cheers Archie :chug:

 

[barfridge]

mashing = soaking crushed grain (usually barley) in water at a certain temperature. Enzymes in the grain convert starches to sugars, which dissolve into the water, then you remove hte water and rinse more water through to get more sugars.

extract= manufactured malt sugars, either powdered or liquid (kits are extract with hop extract added)

all-grain= making beer using grain only, and no extracts. May or may not use adjuncts (other fermentables ie. sugar, honey, candi sugar, fruit etc)

 

[Mr Bond]

Welcome Archie.

This Link is to how to brew.A Comprehensive guide to all beer making for all levels.
All the answers are in it and it is the most recommended reading for any one who is interested in brewing.

Happy reading

 

[Archie]

Thanks Everyone for the information I am onto my 4th brew now and they are going great just bough a carboy for secondary fermentation and luv it.

I am sure this forum will be a wealth of information

Archie