Hi from East Sussex

[Owler]

Hi Everybody,

I am new to the forum, having been bitten by the homebrew bug only recently. I am 40 years old and live in Hurst green, East Sussex.

I have not got much brewing experience under my belt yet; I bought a kit just before the World Cup started and got it going (Coopers - European Pilsner, I think) - 35 odd pints currently conditioning in the garage (12 week conditioning phase - ouch!). I have sampled it, and it appears to have worked, but I am reserving full judgement for when the conditioning phase is over.

Since then, I have been reading and re-reading 'Homebrewing for Dummies' by Marty Nachel and 'Clone Brews' by Tess and Mark Szamatulski - both good reads (in my limited opinion).

I have also (last weekend) moved onto my second brew; an extract recipe from 'Clone Brews' called 'Dixie Blackened Voodoo Lager' (although if it works, I shall be calling it something else!). So far so good - currently bubbling away under the stairs in the primary fermenter. I am looking to rack off into the secondary fermenter this weekend and begin the 'lagering process' (I have a glass carboy and dedicated fridge in the garage) - fingers crossed!

Sorry to bang-on, but I am dead excited about this new hobby, and delighted (as is my girlfriend) that I have somewhere to 'spout off' about it. I look forward to speaking to many of you and sharing your 'brewing exploits' soon.

Cheers

Pete

 

[tubby_shaw]

Sounds like you are well on the way to the dark side if you have got an extract brew fermenting :thumb:
Welcome to the forum and "Spout off" as much as you like :grin:

 

Welcome to the Forum

dedicated fridge in the garage

You're off to a good start!

 

[BigYin]

welcome to the forum :

snap on the age and a recent start :drink:

Only one warning - stay on this forum too long and you WILL end up moving to the dark side and AG brewing :nono: :whistle:

 

[Owler]

Thanks for the warm welcome, chaps.

I must admit the 'Dark Side' does appeal to me, but cannot deny I am a little daunted by all the equipment + space which it looks like I will need for AG. Maybe Father Christmas will weigh me in if I am prudent with my list? (sorry for bringing that up during September). In the meantime, I thought I would graduate to a 'Mini-Mash' technique I read about for my next brew (I have in mind another lager).

I had to get my own fridge, as the carboy would fill it and, although I haven't ventured there, I can imagine the response I would get from the family if I even attempted to commandeer the kitchen one. Never mind - it is better this way, as there is no meddling fingers involved (apart from my own!). I tried to get an adjustable electronic thermostat for it, but it proved too expensive - ah well, I shall struggle with the built in thermostat and a traditional thermometer.

Today is 'racking off' day - Thanks again!

Cheers!!! :