Homebrew ?

[Brother Falldown]

I started homebrewing when I was still in the Army back in 2000. I went pro at a small brewpub in Green Bay, WI in 2006, and now I'm at a much bigger brewery here in Missoula, MT.

Start homebrewing. It's awesome! And if I can give you one piece of advice, the thing that will ruin your beer faster than anything else is poor sanitation. Make sure everything's clean and sanitized. (You'll find sanitation instructions in any good homebrewing book. My favorite is How To Brew by John Palmer.)

Happy brewing and let us know how it goes!

David

David is absolutely right. Nothing can ruin a batch quicker than poor sanitation. I boil everything that can be boiled, utensils etc. before starting and I use an iodine rinse while using the equipment. Post brewing clean up is equally imporant. There are some excellent products out there that will help you get the residue out of your vats and bottles.

Another thought. When I first started I took great pride in achieving maximum alcohol content. Older and wiser now I find I can enjoy the fruits of my labor far more if I'm not smashed after the second pint!