10 TIPS FOR BEGINNING HOMEBREWERS

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  • @weirding_123
    @weirding_123 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I brew small batches because I like brewing and I like to brew often.I am a bit of a loner but the friends I have are not interested in brewing so I always brew alone and clean up while I go + I made my own brewing gear (industrial electrician regularly working with PID controllers) from stuff the company I work for was throwing out, I do need to start kegging though as I hate bottling

  • @patrickrock6964
    @patrickrock6964 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    +1000 to cleaning out the mash tun while the boil heats up. Rinsing everything as I go has saved me so much time from when I first started.

    • @HOMEBREW4LIFE
      @HOMEBREW4LIFE  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      it's no different than making scrambled eggs. Hit that dish with water as soon as the eggs are out of it! #wisdom. Thx for watching PR

  • @tracyverschoor5631
    @tracyverschoor5631 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You guys rock I'm loving the info

  • @abrad3061
    @abrad3061 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    One thing with stainless steel once you scorch it , it keeps a memory will keep burning on the same spot you can clean it as much as you want but you won't succeed

  • @ErickandDerrick
    @ErickandDerrick 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    +1 to kegs! Bottling day is definitely the most tedious of the homebrewing processes!

  • @bhhacker
    @bhhacker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I've never brewed with friends mostly because I don't have friends. Hahaha. I have always brewed by myself because it's less distracting.

    • @HOMEBREW4LIFE
      @HOMEBREW4LIFE  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Having no friends can have major advantages in life, especially when it comes to focusing on making great beer. Cheers Joe!

  • @tagrifleworks
    @tagrifleworks 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    New brewer, and these were good tips. The clean as you go is something I found out fast. Thanks!

    • @HOMEBREW4LIFE
      @HOMEBREW4LIFE  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah bro and one last thing... start brew days early

  • @brewmilltony4142
    @brewmilltony4142 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The chillers are a huge one for me. Cooling down the wort quickly significantly increased the quality of my homebrews.

    • @HOMEBREW4LIFE
      @HOMEBREW4LIFE  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yeah and i think it's the biggest advantage commercial brewers have over homebrewers

    • @brewmilltony4142
      @brewmilltony4142 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HOMEBREW4LIFE I use a plate chiller and it works so well that it drops to pitching temp with a single gravity pass through. I love it but it's hard to clean without a pump.

    • @noodle845
      @noodle845 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've just moved over to No-chill. Saves on water and allows you to ferment when you're ready to ferment. Like if your brew fridge isnt available yet!

  • @noodle845
    @noodle845 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I disagree with the bottling thing! I bought a load of dark coloured swing top bottles, you just rinse them out when you've drank one then stick them all to one side ready for your next batch. Then straight into the dishwasher, without a tablet (to avoid soap suds). Cleaned and sterilie in one go. And the great thing with bottles is you can fit them in your fridge 😉

    • @HOMEBREW4LIFE
      @HOMEBREW4LIFE  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well thats way better than what i used to do lol

  • @tommurtagh9062
    @tommurtagh9062 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    just got done my first brew and feel like i learned a pretty good lesson. START IN THE MORNING. i started brewing at 2pm on the east cost and it was dark af out when and i was cleaning my kettle with a headlamp on. I'm brewing my second 5-gal this weekend and for sure starting at 6am

    • @HOMEBREW4LIFE
      @HOMEBREW4LIFE  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      that's great feedback. I would never start a brewday passed 10am. I'm less distracted in the mornings too

  • @masqueradinglampshade4369
    @masqueradinglampshade4369 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video made me realize how privileged we all are to live in a time when we can get such advice and information from a complete stranger over the internet. These tips help avoid the painful and frustrating mistakes and "aw sh*t" moments so that I don't have to go through the wasted time, energy, money, and frankly morale that these guys did learning.
    Before the internet, I would have had to know a friend or know a guy who knows a guy that homebrews to get this level of advice, and otherwise I'd have to make the same mistakes.
    Thanks Homebrew 4 Life!

    • @HOMEBREW4LIFE
      @HOMEBREW4LIFE  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah braj! And nobody needs to get into debt 🍻

  • @CheekyboiEric
    @CheekyboiEric 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good vid as always! I love the way you guys talk about beer, like more chill and friendly plus easy to understand.
    Can you guys do a video talking about pH and water chemistry? recently I've tried to do some research but I'm so overwhelmed with different info from everywhere.
    Fan from Hong Kong
    Eric

    • @HOMEBREW4LIFE
      @HOMEBREW4LIFE  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheers Eric thx for the kind words. We generally talk about pH in our kettle sour videos. We will talk about water chemistry for sure in the next brajcast
      this video might help too
      th-cam.com/video/lZiC4D2hShE/w-d-xo.html

  • @adammmtee
    @adammmtee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My first brew went so badly that I gave up for a year. But now I've got the itch to try it again. Thanks for this video

    • @HOMEBREW4LIFE
      @HOMEBREW4LIFE  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      you got this Adam! trial and error is the best way too learn!

  • @anonexp
    @anonexp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can’t help but agree with all of this! Started out brewing with my dad 2 years ago, and it improved our relation so darn much. It is important to have a helping hand IMO. I do the dirty and hard work , but i can pass easier but more time consuming tasks such as chilling, stirring, and sparging to him, so i can rest for a sec.

    • @HOMEBREW4LIFE
      @HOMEBREW4LIFE  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome story my dude! I enjoyed reading this

  • @chozomonkey
    @chozomonkey 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not really a homebrewing tip, but I recommend blind tasting to compare with breweries doing that style. It's a fun way to see how your beer stacks up. Let you know what you like/don't like about your beer and how to do it better/differently next time.

    • @HOMEBREW4LIFE
      @HOMEBREW4LIFE  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      the blind taste test videos are my favorite

  • @quailstreetcoffeeroastersm6674
    @quailstreetcoffeeroastersm6674 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great tips...Truth!

  • @scottdurnin2835
    @scottdurnin2835 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great advice guys. It was a little unsettling to see Maury sans vest at the end but we will all survive. Understandable with the MBC can't get that vest beer soaked.
    The clean as you go advice is key to enjoying the brew Day more especially brewing solo as for a beginner it is crazy just how much and how important cleaning is.
    Other good tip is to find used mini fridges and freezers to make fermenting chambers and keezers with. Pair these with an InkBird controller and an aquarium heater (for the fermentation chamber) it is amazing how consistent and high quality home brew is possible. Half the fun for me with home brewing is the DYI systems but being an engineer who got to work in the brewing industry it allows me to tinker.
    Great video as usual CH.

    • @HOMEBREW4LIFE
      @HOMEBREW4LIFE  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Solid feedback Scott! Sounds like we come from the same DIY background lol

  • @shawnlloyd7526
    @shawnlloyd7526 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks!

  • @ivokrstulovic3560
    @ivokrstulovic3560 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When cleaning bottles put them in dishwasher at highest temperature program. Works great for me. I never used sponge after discovering that method.
    And thanks for your advices on homebrewing. You inpired me to start my own.

  • @PortlyGentleman
    @PortlyGentleman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Those are all very valid points Good shit🍻
    Especially like the crickets at the end, Maybe more because I know you're hoping everyone watches to the end.

    • @HOMEBREW4LIFE
      @HOMEBREW4LIFE  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol hell yeah braj. Thx for making it that far

    • @PortlyGentleman
      @PortlyGentleman 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HOMEBREW4LIFE 🍻🍻

  • @TheBruSho
    @TheBruSho 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just slapped a spigot on my fermenter and now I am asking myself why I waited so long to do it. Great tips!

    • @HOMEBREW4LIFE
      @HOMEBREW4LIFE  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheers braj! have a good one trent!

    • @whofan789
      @whofan789 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      just bought two spigots, one for Fermonster and the second for the bottling bucket.

  • @TheGavranatar
    @TheGavranatar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My best upgrade was a hose attachment on my tap. God i love that thing. couldn't brew without it

  • @antonymackie4327
    @antonymackie4327 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Guys really good stuff

  • @martinjolly
    @martinjolly 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    just started homebrewing, love your vids, helping me out soooooo much cheers

    • @HOMEBREW4LIFE
      @HOMEBREW4LIFE  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      we love that hearing that martyj. Be efficient and you will get addicted. If you half ass it, you'll burn out like the rest of them. Cheers braj

  • @shadowwarrior2793
    @shadowwarrior2793 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dude, a 40oz Friday edition would be sweet. Wish craft brews came in a 40oz bottle. MBC one of those for Friday.

  • @coreytaylor1673
    @coreytaylor1673 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My slump is almost over. It's the heat of brewing outside in Florida. I've got about 3 months when it's not 100°

  • @apophispnw5717
    @apophispnw5717 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sous vide for partial grain brewing mash - boom problem solved.

  • @JoseGuillen422
    @JoseGuillen422 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Don’t brew buzzed and don’t let your drunk homie hold the hydrometer and break it and not know if you did in fact hit the Og . Cheers 🍻

  • @907piper9
    @907piper9 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video guys. I appreciate how you get to the point, regardless of total length of video. It doesnt have to be short but your conciseness is awesome.

    • @HOMEBREW4LIFE
      @HOMEBREW4LIFE  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      thx for giving us your time 907!

  • @adambee2224
    @adambee2224 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I want to thank you guys for simplifying a few parts of the process and pointing out my mistakes (which you made too), including glass carboys. Six years later, I have de-evolved to plastic fermenter and likely about to go b#lls deep with painter buckets.
    Hoping to do a dill pickle beer, possibly a kolsch.
    Thanks braj's

    • @HOMEBREW4LIFE
      @HOMEBREW4LIFE  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      cheers Adam! here's our Dill Pickle Beer recipe th-cam.com/video/-gCXLG-YuAs/w-d-xo.html

  • @andysantillan5632
    @andysantillan5632 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m gonna brew my first batch sometime this month and I feel a lot more confident in myself after using using your advice regarding the fermenter. Just bought a pack of bungs but I think I’m gonna grab a thermal well now too. Thanks for this quality content.

    • @HOMEBREW4LIFE
      @HOMEBREW4LIFE  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      yeah i used to think all thermometers were the same. Snag these. They will really help with the whole brewing process
      THERMOWELL: amzn.to/2I26NZV
      INKBIRD TEMP CONTROL: amzn.to/38cC1sj

  • @jimp5024
    @jimp5024 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic list, thank you. I know it is complicated and breaks your thrifty rule but fermenting and transferring to kegs under pressure has helped me limit some of the 100 variables that conspire to trash my brew.

    • @HOMEBREW4LIFE
      @HOMEBREW4LIFE  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yo! i'm super down for transferring under pressure (as long as it doesn't cost you an arm and a dick)

    • @jimp5024
      @jimp5024 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HOMEBREW4LIFE In addition to loosing those appendages and an empty bank account, sometimes I get the pressurized beer washing experience. Makes my hair shiny.

  • @MrRandallron
    @MrRandallron 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great advice guys! I keep having to replace thermometers. One dropped into the boil kettle, the other just stopped working after one brew day. FML.... I have been using my home classroom dry-erase board for brew days. Super helpful!

    • @HOMEBREW4LIFE
      @HOMEBREW4LIFE  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      yeah i used to think all thermometers were the same. Big mistake lol!

    • @whofan789
      @whofan789 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      your electronic thermometers are exposed to a lot of humidity. Store it in a bag of rice between uses.

  • @SaucySpecial
    @SaucySpecial 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It would be great to see a video with your take on the philly sour yeast

  • @ryanmcauliffe5347
    @ryanmcauliffe5347 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These are apt tips! Glad to not see, use starsan, pitch your yeast once it's cold. I'm a few years in, wish I found you then. Good stuff guys. Going to be building a kegerator soon. Wish I got off bottling faster. Fun videos. Smashing through the play list!

    • @HOMEBREW4LIFE
      @HOMEBREW4LIFE  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      much love Ryan braj! thanks for watching!

  • @alvaradobrewhouse6387
    @alvaradobrewhouse6387 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    As always, legit content amigo...

    • @HOMEBREW4LIFE
      @HOMEBREW4LIFE  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheers my braj! thx for always showing support!

  • @Hellbrews
    @Hellbrews 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think #8 is one of my all time favs , cheers Compadres 🍻🍻🍻

    • @HOMEBREW4LIFE
      @HOMEBREW4LIFE  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for showing love my braj

  • @scottcoombe9979
    @scottcoombe9979 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Appreciate your video. Just getting into this.

    • @HOMEBREW4LIFE
      @HOMEBREW4LIFE  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      right on scott, welcome to the homebrew club!

  • @estabanflemons
    @estabanflemons 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    #2 for sure, #8 I agree with as well. Great vid HB4L

  • @IDillon0
    @IDillon0 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video as usually me boiz

  • @Bl00dFall
    @Bl00dFall 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love the videos guys ! 1 question, when taking a sample from the spigot to check gravity, do you leave the airlock on? Because when u take a sample,wont air get sucked in the fermenter ? Or when the airlock is stil on, wont you pull the sanitizer inside ? Thnx ahead !

  • @Hannes_Lind
    @Hannes_Lind 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pre chiller not necessary in Sweden the water out the tap holds a temp at atleast 45 F year around.

  • @eddyviera5737
    @eddyviera5737 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Throw the bbq when the keg is ready 😂

  • @stevehilary435
    @stevehilary435 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good video brajs. Gotta add a yeast starter to the list!

    • @HOMEBREW4LIFE
      @HOMEBREW4LIFE  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good call. that was #11 lol

  • @adrianquinlan3989
    @adrianquinlan3989 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great advice guys

  • @brutalhorton
    @brutalhorton 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Holy shit! #8! Every brew I’ve f’d up is due to the boys and the drinks.

    • @HOMEBREW4LIFE
      @HOMEBREW4LIFE  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      lolol, yeah here's a tip. Start earlier, so people are at least drinking coffee for the first 1-2 hours

  • @tommanning7337
    @tommanning7337 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video guys 👍🏻👍🏻🍺🍺

    • @HOMEBREW4LIFE
      @HOMEBREW4LIFE  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers tom, good seeing you around

  • @whofan789
    @whofan789 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why the two coils in the wort and chiller? Wouldn't it be more efficient to run cold water from the ice chest into the coil in the wort?

    • @whofan789
      @whofan789 ปีที่แล้ว

      five months later I want to revise my comment. I bought a $20 submersible fountain pump (about 300 gph) and pump ice water out of my picnic cooler through the cooling coil and the hot water runs back into the ice filled cooler. Twenty minutes and maybe 20 lbs of ice and I'm pitching yeast.

  • @paulhardy506
    @paulhardy506 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was refreshing!! You may have converted me!! I’m brewing tomorrow dammit!!!

    • @HOMEBREW4LIFE
      @HOMEBREW4LIFE  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dinner this sunday, your buying

  • @ncazelais
    @ncazelais ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "Bills" 😂

  • @dhagey90
    @dhagey90 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I can’t tel you how many times I left my auto siphon in my dirty bucket and ended up having to throw it out. I hate cleaning

    • @HOMEBREW4LIFE
      @HOMEBREW4LIFE  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      lol for sure. I've been there all too often. Cheers Dayne

  • @jrwheeland
    @jrwheeland 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brew in a bag!

  • @jonknieper5896
    @jonknieper5896 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Actually good tips that arent in every other beginner tips videos

  • @paulcampanello4946
    @paulcampanello4946 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What kind of notes do you guys take when you’re brewing?

  • @backwaterboatrehab
    @backwaterboatrehab 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am at #2 funk right now for sure. I need to up my game and switch to All grain and kegging. Bottling 5 gallons of beer is some BS.

    • @jamesbradshaw79
      @jamesbradshaw79 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Look for used locally. Otherwise there is a lot of sites selling Cornys for $39 which is a good price but the shipping sucks. P.S. AG is where its at.

    • @HOMEBREW4LIFE
      @HOMEBREW4LIFE  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      PEOPLE ARE DUMPING CORNYS FOR SO CHEAP THESE DAYS

  • @Natedavis4444
    @Natedavis4444 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your videos!
    I usually buy a brewing kit everytime i brew. When you say get to 10 gallons fast do you just double all.the ingredients?

    • @HOMEBREW4LIFE
      @HOMEBREW4LIFE  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes sir! Just scale it up

    • @Natedavis4444
      @Natedavis4444 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HOMEBREW4LIFE As far as temperature control. I do have a Inkbird temperature control. I tape the thermometer metal piece to my glass Carboy about half way down and insulate the little metal thermometer with a paper towel. Is this sufficient enough? Or do you recommend a rod thermometer that goes into the actual Carboy? Thanks again for your quick response.

  • @andysantillan5632
    @andysantillan5632 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So I made the bucket fermenter and I plan to use the spigot to fill my bottles. Should I be worried about the possibility of there being so much sludge at the bottom of my fermenter that it will clog my spigot or does that not really ever happen(should I get a siphon in case?)? Also if im planning on doing a one gallon batch would fermenting it in the 5 gallon bucket be a bad idea bc of all of the extra room?

  • @auggie911
    @auggie911 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fuck yeah thanks love this Channel

  • @MKEQ1
    @MKEQ1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So I just started home brewing, I’ve only made about 3-4 5gl batches, and I was wondering approximately when do you know your wart is done fermenting? And what key notes can I look for to figure out when it’s done?

    • @HOMEBREW4LIFE
      @HOMEBREW4LIFE  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thats why its good to have a spigot on your fermenter. You can check fg without letting air in

    • @MKEQ1
      @MKEQ1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      So basically, once my fg readings plateau’s that’s when the fermentation process is done? Because I normally make IPA’s and I’ve noticed that it usually takes about 2-3 weeks until it’s ready to bottle/keg

  • @breadbaconcheese
    @breadbaconcheese 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    shit that was good. thank you.

  • @JusBrewing
    @JusBrewing 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "Treat your brewery like a restaurant"
    -CH H4L

    • @HOMEBREW4LIFE
      @HOMEBREW4LIFE  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      nothing better than seeing your garage spotless in the morning!

  • @RourkeKendrick
    @RourkeKendrick 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I dont think it's good advice to tell people to keg as soon as they hit terminal.
    I noticed a big improvement in my beers once I actually gave them time to sit and cleanup a little longer. Especially if you dont the like the taste of diacetyl in your hoppy beers.

    • @HOMEBREW4LIFE
      @HOMEBREW4LIFE  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      i think it depends on the patience from one individual to the next, but I hated bottling with all of my heart. Thx for watching tho Rourke, cheers

    • @noodle845
      @noodle845 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah I've found the yeast dont have enough time to clean up after themselves. But If it works for you then crack on i spose 😀

    • @RourkeKendrick
      @RourkeKendrick 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@noodle845 Thats what Im saying, whether you are bottling or kegging you should give it atleast a couple days.

  • @peterpoel1019
    @peterpoel1019 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I use the 7.9 gallon Spiedels for fermentation. Love them but I have gave up on the spigots. Always pull trub. Seems like you use the big ones and don’t have issues. Any solutions?!?

    • @HOMEBREW4LIFE
      @HOMEBREW4LIFE  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      How? The spigot is inches above the trub

    • @peterpoel1019
      @peterpoel1019 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Think the geometry is different on the 7.9. I have seen where you can get a stainless tube that attaches on the back side of the spigot so you can upturn it. Think the 7.9 is only like 2” above the bottom. If you get a significant yeast cake or non flock varieties you can get a ton

  • @africalivibes3774
    @africalivibes3774 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yo, CH and Braj-fam! I'm brewing my first batch today, 5 gal of Amber Ale in a second hand Brewers Edge mash and boil. We're in San Diego too and use that exact same Glacier penguin water. My question is: what additives do I need to add to that water before I begin? Thanks - Grant

    • @HOMEBREW4LIFE
      @HOMEBREW4LIFE  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Whatever you need to make it soft. Id just start with RO or distilled water to make it easy

    • @africalivibes3774
      @africalivibes3774 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HOMEBREW4LIFE Ok cool, I'll check the ph and take it from there. Thanks a lot. Great channel, you make learning about home brewing fun as fuck. Looking forward to meeting you guys one day. Peace 🤘

  • @rgevanckerschner
    @rgevanckerschner 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How do you get into lagering or barrel aging beer?

    • @HOMEBREW4LIFE
      @HOMEBREW4LIFE  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      the same way you get into anything else. Passion and time management

  • @JETJester
    @JETJester 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bucket with a spigot for sure but how do get one where the lid is a good seal or does it matter?? I bought a bucket from a brew shop specifically because it has a spigot but lid is such a bad fit that the airlock doesn’t move at all, the co2 just leaks round the lid. Brew shop says it’s fine, what do you think?

    • @jamesbradshaw79
      @jamesbradshaw79 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Some of the spigot lid buckets are for bottling. If it leaks your airlock wont bubble. It will still ferment but bubbles give me a sign everything is going well. If its already full I would shrink wrap it with siran wrap.

    • @JETJester
      @JETJester 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jamesbradshaw79 the store told me it was for brewing and it’s fine that it leaks. I agree, I miss the confirmation that all is well by watching the bubbles...

  • @alexrocks135
    @alexrocks135 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What do you mean calibrate your thermometers? Don’t they already come ready to go? How would you even calibrate it or “reset” it?

    • @imacracker515
      @imacracker515 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      One way to "calibrate" is put your thermometer in ice slush. It should read 32F or 0C. The "calibration" would be memorizing the offset. For example you put your thermometer in ice slush and it read 35F, the you would subtract 3 degrees from what ever you read when using thermometer. So if you read 155F then you would subtract 3F from that and your reading is actually 152F. Another way is to use boiling water and it should read 212F, but that is much more elevation dependent. I guess though that you could have an offset and/or gain error, in which case calibrating in ice slush and boiling water would tell you. If both ice slush and boiling are offset by the same then good just use an offset. If they are different, then you gonna have to do some different math that I dont feel like going into detail about. Cheers.

    • @HOMEBREW4LIFE
      @HOMEBREW4LIFE  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yeah i used to think all thermometers were the same. Definitely not, but here you go
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    • @HOMEBREW4LIFE
      @HOMEBREW4LIFE  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      thx tim
      th-cam.com/video/oWEXpuzfeCM/w-d-xo.html

    • @imacracker515
      @imacracker515 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@HOMEBREW4LIFE Damn, didnt realize you can actually adjust those guys.

    • @HOMEBREW4LIFE
      @HOMEBREW4LIFE  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@imacracker515 OHHH YEAH imagine building something but you're measuring tape wasn't accurate. That's how i think of it

  • @mat4real
    @mat4real 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My friends suck. They only come over to drink when there isn't any work involved.

    • @HOMEBREW4LIFE
      @HOMEBREW4LIFE  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thats whack. Id at least put a tip jar on top of your kegerator 🤔

  • @antoniopadilla3282
    @antoniopadilla3282 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey homebrew 4life I been homebrew for a long time and sometimes I can't get my ABV target how can you guy's help me 🍻🍻

  • @coastchillin
    @coastchillin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nothing like some used rust pots😂

  • @sometimesifly_356
    @sometimesifly_356 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have one question. Trying to get into home brewing. How long does keged home brew beer last/ stay fresh?

    • @bhhacker
      @bhhacker 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've had homebrew last months in keg if properly purged and not oxidated.

    • @HOMEBREW4LIFE
      @HOMEBREW4LIFE  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It all depends on how much oxygen gets exposed to the beer, but oxygen is generally a long term thing for most foods. I don't pressure transfer. I just purge and my beers always great. MONTHS to answer your question tho

    • @stevehilary435
      @stevehilary435 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HOMEBREW4LIFE do you do the same for New England ipa’s and still find they stay fresh for months?

    • @HOMEBREW4LIFE
      @HOMEBREW4LIFE  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@stevehilary435 If you planned on ur beer not being consumed for months, I would look into pressure transfering

    • @stevehilary435
      @stevehilary435 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HOMEBREW4LIFE thanks. They usually don’t last more than a month with friends drinking it. I’ve been eyeing up a CO2 pressure transfer kit where you can pressure transfer from the carboy to a keg but I don’t know if it’s worth it or not. Any insights? I’m thinking about not getting it now based on your comment.

  • @siracha6412
    @siracha6412 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hold up, your telling me that I don't need to wait two weeks? Isn't the two weeks thing for bear clarity?

    • @HOMEBREW4LIFE
      @HOMEBREW4LIFE  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      naw completely different. Just use gelatin for beer clarity

    • @selbyjg
      @selbyjg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I keep reading that I need to age the beer for a few additional weeks to get rid of off flavors?

  • @jerrywoodard3084
    @jerrywoodard3084 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    All sound advice that's why the wife and I brew alone

    • @HOMEBREW4LIFE
      @HOMEBREW4LIFE  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol cheers jerry

    • @jerrywoodard3084
      @jerrywoodard3084 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HOMEBREW4LIFE cheers my man hope your liking the new city. Brew this weekend can't wait

  • @jasonkropp2867
    @jasonkropp2867 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love how Pornhub is your #1 bill!!!

  • @andyweir2862
    @andyweir2862 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    shit .... @weir.beer is looking for used gear

  • @Gabriel2.0
    @Gabriel2.0 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    tip number 1 should be: grow a beard before you start brewing!!!