Just wanted to introduce myself...got a brewdemon

[pkohler20]

Just wanted to introduce myself...got a brewdemon from a friend, it suggested this forum and here I am

Name's Peter, from Texas

Anyone know how to get the Brewdemon discount? I hate asking but it said to, lol

[John Sand]

Hi Peter! Welcome to a great pastime, and the best forum!
You can get the discount by going to Members Only Deals in the Trading Post section. There are all different levels of brewing here, and pretty much all of us started with basic kits like BrewDemon. I use their conical still, along with other fermenters. Please keep us posted on your progress, and don't be shy if you have questions.

[pkohler20]

thank you, I have the pilsner and the oatmeal, going to try one, not sure which one first. Any suggestions on variations, or should I stick to the basics the first few times

I really want to make a bock or dopplebock

[pkohler20]

anyone ever mix cans of the brewdemon mix? like one of the pils and one of the oatmeal so to speak, or would that be a horrible idea?

and do you have to use plain white sugar when carbonating?

new to this so I apologize if these are dumb questions

[John Sand]

I think it's a good idea to follow the directions the first few times. We all enjoy experimenting, but it helps to have a baseline for comparison. Mixing two HME (Hopped Malt Extract) can work. Another idea would be to build up an HME by adding dry or liquid extract (DME or LME) and some hops. But I recommend that you start simply following directions with the mixes you have. After that you can shop for other mixes, or buy extract, grains, and hops and make other recipes, still using your BrewDemon Conical to ferment.
You can carbonate with cane sugar or corn sugar. If you decide to try a different one (brown sugar? honey?) you'll find that they want different amounts. You might try carbing one or two bottles that way, and comparing them to the others.

[BlackDuck]

Welcome to the Borg!!

[Beer-lord]

What's up? Welcome!

[Dawg LB Steve]

Welcome to the Borg! There is a lot of knowledge from the brewing family here on this forum willing to be shared!

[JohnSant]

enjoy

[jimjohson]

welcome to the forum

[philm00x]

Welcome aBorg!! Happy brewing

[LouieMacGoo]

It's nice to see another brewer getting started into the hobby. Check out the following link for helpful information about brewing and about the discounts.

This is a great bunch of brewers and always willing to help you make better beer.



http://beerborg.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=3904

[Inkleg]

Like John said, first few batches straight up so you get a base line for the process and what the beer is like. Experiment after that till your hearts content. Just be sure to keep notes on every batch, that way you will be able to replicate it if it's the best beer ever. One of our own The Screwy Brewer has good brewing tool calculators for priming and other things.

Please don't be afraid to ask a question just you think it might be silly. This is a great group of people that check egos at the door. They have been answering my questions for years. Everyone here hasn't forgotten they were a new brewer at one time and had the same questions.
So come in, brew, learn, enjoy, share and help us keep paying it forward.

Jeff from Georgia says Welcome Peter from Texas.

[TonyKZ1]

Hello and welcome to the site!
Tony

[berryman]

Welcome to The Borg.
Good Luck and Happy Brewing