Anyone homebrew?

[BILLYL]

Getting yourself a keg system is the way to go.

At the PUB we have bright tanks that hold the 7bbls (thats about 217gallons) and makes it easy.

At home the CORNY KEGS (soda kegs) are the way to go and at home I do not filter the beer before serving.

I worked in one PUB were we used a piece of equipment call a "CELLAR STREAM" This was a great device - it allowed me to bring the beer over to the Bright Tank and then I did not need to carbonate the beer. What it did was to infuse the beer with a gas mixture of CO2 and Nitrogen at the the time the bar tender pored the glass of beer. So each por was a perfect balance. How do you guys carbonate at home>?

Is making beer easy - I would say so but you need to be clean. Check to see if there is a local homebrew club in your area. They can be a pretty good resource for you. If you have a good supplier (homebrew shop) check with them.

have fun

Bill

[dovaka]

carbonating and serving is a delicate balance of main pressure and the length of line
to call it an art is an under statement

[dmb90260]

Kegging is the only way to go. I used CO2 to move the wort around after it fermented so carbonation was not a issue.
I started with extracts and a 5 gal cooking pot, ended with grain and a half keg brew kettle and corny kegs. Both ways make good beer if you keep a good supply of bleach around.

A very good sourse for information and supplies is
ZYMURGY MAGAZINE.

[BILLYL]

Kegging is the only way to go. I used CO2 to move the wort around after it fermented so carbonation was not a issue.
I started with extracts and a 5 gal cooking pot, ended with grain and a half keg brew kettle and corny kegs. Both ways make good beer if you keep a good supply of bleach around.

A very good sourse for information and supplies is
ZYMURGY MAGAZINE.

KEEP IT CLEAN - that's the way to go....................

[BrwBier]

I didn't see anyone say anything about Mr Beer. I got one yesterday and will mix a batch tomorrow. I have been brewing for a little over 14 years now. I mostly do all grain now, 10 gal at a time. I got the Mr Beer for $27 and have always wondered how it turns out. I will let you know in a few weeks.
Brwbier

[RogHodge]

Mr. Beer....
Sometimes free isn't a good value.
I tried it once as a gift. It made a beer-like fluid. Nifty plastic bottles though.
You may have better luck.

[BILLYL]

ALL

Do any of you use any software to keep records of your batches?

I use a software package called ProMash. Works very good for recipe development and has a good Batch Log system.

Bill

http://www.promash.com/

[dovaka]

i use beersmith works well for me

[Kurt (Indiana)]

I brew a ton of beer and soda right now ive got irish stout, hard apple cider, american cream ale, old fashion root beer and birch root beer

I also thought about having a keg tap in the tear but im not sure where i would put all the equipment. for now I just leave the keg on the ground when we go camping and try to keep it on ice all the time which is a never ending battle

Can homebrew be "kegged" in the 5 liter (Coor's/Heiniken style) kegs.
They would perfect for a teardrop. I usually take one for gatherings but it's pretty expensive (relative to cans or bottles.)

I have yet to try home brew but I'd really like to. Also a small keg in the tear is a possibilty if I can hook up to a tap on the outside.

[dovaka]

I brew a ton of beer and soda right now ive got irish stout, hard apple cider, american cream ale, old fashion root beer and birch root beer

I also thought about having a keg tap in the tear but im not sure where i would put all the equipment. for now I just leave the keg on the ground when we go camping and try to keep it on ice all the time which is a never ending battle

Can homebrew be "kegged" in the 5 liter (Coor's/Heiniken style) kegs.
They would perfect for a teardrop. I usually take one for gatherings but it's pretty expensive (relative to cans or bottles.)

I have yet to try home brew but I'd really like to. Also a small keg in the tear is a possibilty if I can hook up to a tap on the outside.

I know that it can be done but ive never done it myself
although they sell a little kit for it at the local home brew supply

[BILLYL]

I brew a ton of beer and soda right now ive got irish stout, hard apple cider, american cream ale, old fashion root beer and birch root beer

I also thought about having a keg tap in the tear but im not sure where i would put all the equipment. for now I just leave the keg on the ground when we go camping and try to keep it on ice all the time which is a never ending battle

Can homebrew be "kegged" in the 5 liter (Coor's/Heiniken style) kegs.
They would perfect for a teardrop. I usually take one for gatherings but it's pretty expensive (relative to cans or bottles.)

I have yet to try home brew but I'd really like to. Also a small keg in the tear is a possibilty if I can hook up to a tap on the outside.

Yes it can be done. A simple counter flow will allow you to fill it off your kegs and then all you will need is a new bung. One brew pub I worked at we did that and it was a very nice way of serving your product.


Bill

[grantstew8]

In the middle of a trailer build and normally brew cider but felt like a change. Rather than do a whole grain and take up a day rather than building, I have used a couple of tins of Coopers.
Making Mexican Cervesa and Wheat Beer both with 500g/ 1 lb of light malt added.

Made a little video too...
http://youtu.be/HMj0gVJLdhY

[grantstew8]

Cheers
My own wheat beer that is surprisingly good. It's a bit like cooking; when something turns out really nice it's a bit of a surprise