Homebrew kit

jawhog

Now that I have a one-year old, I think it's safe to say that it's going to be about 20 years before I make beer again.

Anyone want to buy a homebrew kit? I need to dig it out and inventory the contents but this list is close.

plastic primary fermenter, glass carboy secondary fermenter, hydrometer, thermometer, bottle disinfecting bucket, "The Joy of Homebrewing" soft cover (and appropriately beer stained), bottle jet washer (attaches to faucet), capper, strainer, various tubing, airlocks, plugs, etc.

Could ship it all for about $60, or pick it up local for $40. Local pickup will also get you 3 or 4 cases of nice bottles.

If there's interest I'll figure out exactly what's in there and take some pics. Or give me an email to send more info to.

wodom1

jawhog,

I may be interested. It sounds much better than the Mr. Beer that a friend of mine gave me a few years ago. How did the beer come out when you made it and how big is the setup? Is it something I could hide in a closet when it's not being used?

steveinaz

When he turns 2, your gonna wish you still had that "homebrew"

jawhog

wodom,

it all nests and fits in a box about 16 x 16 x 24, obviously the couple of cases of bottles take up some more room. I'm not 100% sure I brought the bottles when we moved last Feb, but I'm pretty sure I brought them. Otherwise, you can just pick up a case or two of the returnables, drink 'em, take off the lables and you're good to go.

This is much better setup than a Mr. Beer. It takes a little more work too, but the results are worth it. I made probably 15 to 20 batches of beer with this kit over the years with varying results. You can make ales easier than lagers and dark beers are less fussy than light beers. If you want to make something like a heineken, you're probably better off buying it, if you like stuff like Newcastle, Bass, Guinness, specialty beers (like seasonal alse), then it's a lot of fun.

I see we're both in Chicago, I'm in Elmhurst to be specific.

wodom1

Sounds good jawhog. Let me think about it for a bit and I'll get back to ya. I actually live in Aurora, but work in Chicago, so I"m not too far from you.

TroyD

This is a good deal folks.......the glass carboy and the bottle washer is worth the asking price.

If you've never made your own beer, it's a LOT of fun.

Ima try and make some to be ready for the Polkfest.....

BDT

amulford

Ima try and make some to be ready for the Polkfest.....

Then you better get on the stick, it has to age you know. I would like to request a light blueberry ale...;)

wodom1

Jawhog, I'll take it, but won't be able to get it from you until next week. Is that cool? I'm going to MI for the weekend to visit a friend, plus I just bought an amp from Dave Shepard and need to hide that from my girlfriend before I show up with something new.

I've made my own a few times with my Mr. Beer and only once did it come out good. A friend and I made a pale ale, but we added all kinds of stuff to the wort when it was boiling on the stove. It was strong enough that I had a buzz after drinking one 16oz bottle. The other times I tried I ended up dissappointed. As for actually making it, where can I get the ingredients? The internet somewhere?

The fact that it's easier to make ale is a highpoint in my opinion. I'm not a laager or pilsner fan at all. Give me a hopped up dark ale, preferably cask, anyday. Do stouts and porters come out well? Heiney is too light and watery for my taste.

Josh

jawhog

Okay, this is on hold for Wodom1 (check your PMs)

dorokusai

Yep, that's a very good deal, nice grab Wodom....nice sale Jawhog.

It is a lot of work at first, but after you get the hang of it, and become regular with running timed batches....I would be suprised if you buy much outside beer again. The biggest pain is cleaning everything...the rest is easy given a recipe or decent brewing skills. You may buy outside again...but only for more bottles Cantilever stopper bottles are the best...Grolsch for example.

If you want some recipe's Wodom, let me know, I'll forward you some.

TroyD, since you mentioned it...there better be some Polk beer ready Hey should I bring some Voodoo?

wodom1

dorokusai, if you wouldn't mind, that would be great for you to send some recipe's. Will they be electronic or a hard copy? I can PM you with my info.

My girlfriend is going to kill me for buying something like this, but what the hell. I might as well take advantage of living by myself for now.

Josh

EricH

The biggest pain is cleaning everything...the rest is easy given a recipe or decent brewing skills. You may buy outside again...but only for more bottles Cantilever stopper bottles are the best...Grolsch for example.

For less cleaning of bottles, I always used 2 liter plastic pop bottles. Beer tastes just as good, and doesn't lose carbination. I had some IPA for over 2 years that just got better and better. Put half your batch in 16 oz. glass bottles, other half in 2 liters for when friends come over.

As RuSsMaN says,

Cheers,

Eric.

TroyD

Yeah, DEFINATELY bring some Dixie!!!

It takes about three weeks to make a batch so if I get on the stick when I get home, I can get one batch made. I'm not going to promise anything but I'll try.

I'm also going to try and pick up some German beer on my way home next week if I can swing it, we'll see.

BDT