Can I use this kit to brew my own hard cider?
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Yes, it brewed just like beer brew it and bottle it and prime it with a bit of sterilized cider I did it back a few years ago, also made mead cutting the standard recipes. It worked well, except you had to move it out fairly quickly to prevent the dead yeast from giving it an off flavor.,
2250353
I haven't bought the burner yet since I'm waiting for someone else to confirm how much you can boil with it! I have my first extract kit waiting on the shelf for the new year. An acquaintance is going to come over and walk me through the process. I expect we'll do the same thing you are start with a half-portion and dilute it.I make hard cider, so the only high-cost item I had to buy was a wort cooler. Please let me know how the burner performs! I'd like to be able to do some of the work out of the kitchen...Al
363368
I don't think you would have any problems at all with this. I would not hesitate to make the brew. Bill
2064145
Everything you "need" is in the kit. My Bohemian was "perfectly fine" if unmemorable as brewed. As your brewing experience grows you will most likely "want" to add other stuff to turn "perfectly fine if unmemorable into damn good and memorable", but you have to crawl before you walk! Agree, read How to Brew by Palmer.
1837726
You will need a brewing vessel for this kit. The instructions that come with your SCOBY are for 1 Gallon of Kombucha, so I'd recommend a container of, at least, that volume. Also, the SCOBY I received was about 4 inches in diameter so you might want to make sure your brew vessel will accommodate a SCOBY of that size! Glass or ceramic brewing vessels are recommended. No stainless steel or plastic! Visit his website at GetKombucha.com because he's got all the answers you need there. Happy brewing!
532839
the sanitation packet should be included in the kit. You have everything you should need to make the brew. Try adding fruit in a hops sack to change up the flavor raspberries make an excellent addition.
2064147
No you can brew your own beer from start to finish with this kit. There is nothing else that needs to be purchased to make the beer. Just make sure you follow the instructions correctly and you will be fine on brewing your own beer.
1431623
No, this is a good starter set for any beer kit. It has pretty much everything but a 5 gallon cookpot and bottles. The first kit I brewed was True Brew Irish Stout. True Brew has excellent kits if you haven't brewed before, with great step by step instructions and even caps for your bottles. I would definitely go with one of them if you are just starting out. Two other things you might want to consider that aren't in the kit are the Jet Carboy & Bottle washer and a stand capper. The hand capper that comes in the kit works fine, but if you are a capping 48 bottles it will wear you out. The stand cappers also hold the bottle while you cap so you are less likely to spill or miss cap.
352212
This yeast packet is supposed to be good for 5 gallons of fruit-based wine. The barleywine I've had was made from, well, barley, rather than fruit, and tasted more beer-like than wine-like, so I'd guess that an ale or beer yeast might be more appropriate . . . but this is good yeast, you should certainly get a ferment out of it!
961372
You should have no problems as long as you brew it as instructed on their website. They have a video on the best way to brew.
376924
Yes, there are brewing kits you can buy. The kits do not come with this item. This kit is a big upgrade from the Mr. Beer. Check if you have a local brewing shop to get a kit or order on line from places like extreme brewing, etc.
1060834
Youll get 8 1pint bottles out of each batch. Warning: dont dtink the beer as soon as its done. Let it sit for a couple weeks on the bottles first. The taste gets better. Also the beer that comes with it is not so great. Try other formulas. This kit is great to start learning the basics of home brewing.
1520378
No cooking ingredients are involved. The kit comes with Hopped Malt Extract (HME). Just bring to slow boil and add to fermenter. You can do your own mash if you want. Just adjust recipe for 2g. Otherwise you'd need larger equipment.
356828
Yes it will work fine with any brewing kit for up to 2.25 gallons.I would not buy a 1 gallon carboy on line from anyone. Go buy a gallon of wine in a glass bottle,buy a stopper and an airlock and it will be cheaper.Brooklyn brew shop kits are very expensive and are not all ways complete and ready to brew.I will not purchase anymore.
882208
Technically, you could manage with this kit but you may want to get a large mesh strainer (or a muslin bag) for when it is time to drain the grains. You might also want a funnel for when you transfer the brew at different stages. Lastly, it does not come with anything for bottling. I had to buy caps and a capper but was able to reuse bottles.
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not with the kit. however, there are 1000,s on line to get you going, they are very easy to find. this kit is wonderful for a beginner. ive just gone nuts making all kinds of wine with this. I do recommend buying a cheap kit on amazon or elsewhere for your first batch. that will get you on your feet and let you experience some of the steps in the process with good guidance through the instruction manual in the wine kit.I hope this helps.
216302
You could, the nozzles are close together so I just brew into the same cup. If you have small cups it could work.