Ahoj!

[EsterBanana]

I guess I should introduce myself... seems to be the thing to do here!

I have just bought a mash tun / brew kettle and am keen to get going on the full grain brewing, up to now I have just been fermenting kits for a few years with a lot of success. They are a far cry from the terrible cans of wort concentrate from Boots the Chemist that I brewed in my student days. I got bitten by the bug, I am reading a lot, what a great hobby!

My only regret is that I didn't start sooner. I am nearly there, I just need a few more bits and pieces to get going, nearly, so close, any day now will be my first proper brew day. Wish me luck?

I am not sure what I can contribute, perhaps some sorry tales of woe as I try my first brews?

I noticed a pizza thread, I make really good pizza haha

I guess I will ask some questions at some point, but I keep finding what I need to know just by searching, so thanks to everyone for all the informative posts, many of them have been very helpful and I became a Supporting Member on the back of all the support I have already had here, worth every penny.

Cheers everyone - be merry!

 

[Obadiah Boondoggle]

Hi EB

Welcome and good luck

What will be your first brew

Look forward to hearing more

 

[The Baron]

Welcome

 

[Chippy_Tea]

so thanks to everyone for all the informative posts, many of them have been very helpful and I became a Supporting Member on the back of all the support I have already had here, worth every penny.

Welcome to the forum and thanks for supporting.

 

[EsterBanana]

Thank you :)

First brew will be a Blonde or a Stout, I haven't decided yet...

 

[Obadiah Boondoggle]

Thank you :)

First brew will be a Blonde or a Stout, I haven't decided yet...

Stouts are easier because the dark colour will hide any cloudiness and the strong flavour any unwanted flavours. Blonde will need to be clearer - that's why I only brew dark beers

Good luck!

 

[EsterBanana]

Well, I have ingredients for both... so lets see!!

Thanks for the good luck, I will need it hehe :)

 

[Gerryjo]

Hi and welcome to the forum.....

 

[EsterBanana]

Thank you for the nice welcome everyone ☺

Yesterday, I finally ordered the last bits I wanted to be able to do my first full grain brew.

A cooling coil, some hose pipe and and a bunch of accessories to connect it all together. I know it's not strictly necessary, but it was on my mind and I really like the idea of being able to go from the boil to the fermenter in short order, it just makes sense to me.

That's it, no more excuses, pretty sure I have everything I need now...

Maybe this weekend.

p.s. thanks to whomever it was that gave me the banana avatar