Back in 2020, when the shelves were devoid of alcohol, I wanted a drink very bad so I got into brewing hard cider from the few ingredients I could find. It's a hobby of mine now
I'm a seasoned brewer (about 15 years), but I still enjoy making extract brews or cider-from-a-bag when I know I'm going to share it with folks who want more alcohol than flavor. It's also fun to do with friends around, so I can try to get them hooked on homebrewing as well.
Thats a great point, all of these would be fantastic things to introduce friends into the home brewing world, get em hooked so they can start brewing you beer haha!
Love the content. Homebrewing is something I feel isn’t really represented well on RUclips barring a small sect of “brewtubers” that put out great content. And I think your channel is the best for production value!
A great twofer is buy the 1-gallon apple juice that comes in a glass jug and use that as a small fermenter as most fit a rubber stopper for an air lock.
Great video & advice. Always best to start small and then get a feel for not only the brewing process, but the cost of investment. Build up and understand how to brew, then takes steps from there. I know too many people that jumped in and spend a boatload of money, only to then sell all the gear, cause they didn't "like brewing," or realize how much time it can take.
Just getting back into homebrewing after a 2 year long hiatus (a failed bottling day led to immense frustration and temporary quitting). Also just got hired on at a local brewery, so I’m sure I have lots of brew inspirations ahead of me. Cheers, and thanks for the awesome content! 🍻
All great tips for getting started and getting hooked! At this point I automatically buy apple juice whenever it goes on sale at the grocery store for my next batch of cider, then overbuild a starter a little or just use the extra yeast from a 2.5 gallon batch for some easy, cheap and delicious cider that only costs about $5/gallon to always have some cider onhand. I'm going to finally try your hard tea recipe soon for spring!
One thing I will say is if you’re giving someone a homebrew kit, make sure it has most of what they’ll need to get the homebrew started. I got a Brooklyn Beer Shop IPA kit that had no siphon, thermometer, hydrometer or method of holding a gravity sample. These things are needed. Hey but if you want to do a quick homebrew do this: Go to your store and find a one gallon glass container of apple juice. It’s already pasteurized and ready to go. Grab a pack of Fleischmans Active Dry yeast. Not any other yeast on the store shelves. That particular one. Pour out a cup of juice into a cup. Discard half of it. Then put the yeast into that 1/2 cup so that it can get started. Once it starts getting foamy pour it back into the jug. Put a 6.5 drilled bung into the mouth of the jar and put an airlock filled with sanitizer into the hole. Boom there’s your start. You’ll start seeing bubble in the airlock eventually and then eventually it’ll slow down and stop. Just let it finish. Then you can review bottling procedures
That’s frustrating for sure, they should make it easier for people to get started. But that is a great first ferment you have there! Super simple thank you!
Pretty new to homebrewing. Only 1 all grain batch under my belt and a few extract/mr beer brews. I was gifted an all grain set up and can't stop thinking about brewing lol.
been brewing for a while now and its great fun to do and love the end products. the problem i have is getting the kits to me as have to order them online for delivery, which most do not deliver to my location. i also wish the ones that do would send them in an unlabeled package or renamed package like cake or bread mix. i will keep on searching.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge! I'm working my way through your vids and enjoying them all. Made Tepache and cider this week - the tepache turned out great.
Super advice. But, my goal here is to make traditional, simple beer. I bought some airlocks for my large mason jars. I want to use ingredients I can find easily, cheaply, and make small, fresh batches. I’ll check out your other videos for more on that:)
Great starter ideas, thanks. I’ve tried with cider but all the sugars ferment to alcohol giving a dry product. I thought you implied that the end result would be sweet. Was I mistaken? Do you stop the brew or perhaps back sweeten. If you add more sugar it just keeps fermenting.
Hello I have some red star distillers yeast and was wondering if I should use it or buy other yeast or adjust the time of fermentation and amount of yeast for the cider?
I just ordered a few pounds of hops to experiment with simple a simple base of 90% 2 row, 10%white wheat. Just brewed my first NEIPA to see what all the kids are into, I'm hooked!
I just starting in the hobby. I am doing a lot of reading and research. I still need to buy equipment. I am nervous about screwing up my first brew. Can you give to advice about starting this hobby. Thanks in advance
I recommend skipping extract brewing because frankly all grain is pretty easy with biab these days, especially for 1 gallon batches. It'll help new brewers learn the importance of mash times, mash temperatures, and grain bills.
Hmm, I'm surprised that anyone would actually like this video. For beginners? Seriously? So lets see, cider, the easiest. Get apple juice, no mention of how much, and put in yeast, again no mention of how much, and then what? Wait a week. No airlock needed? Yes, I know, you showed someone with a fermenter with an airlock, so yeah, someone could assume that, especially if they have a clue IN THE FIRST PLACE. Sanitation is mentioned later, but it should be mentioned when and where needed. AT best this is an overview, a collection of ideas. I usually like your videos, this one fell flat on its face.
Interesting take. This was more meant to help beginners with where to start, some easy ideas. There is endless info out there on the details of brewing (many of which I have videos on). This was ideally for them to get inspiration and then can check out my playlists and linked videos for specific examples. Appreciate the feedback tho
@@TheBruSho Thanks, sorry I know I came on strong. I guess the title got me excited and it didn't meet my expectations. But your reasoned response says a lot good about you. I did look at your other videos on the subject but I was hoping for a plain and simple walkthrough like what was suggested here. Ya know, this is the base and you can add things like my other videos kinda thing. Perhaps I can figure it out from your other videos.
All great tips for getting started and getting hooked! At this point I automatically buy apple juice whenever it goes on sale at the grocery store for my next batch of cider, then overbuild a starter a little or just use the extra yeast from a 2.5 gallon batch for some easy, cheap and delicious cider that only costs about $5/gallon to always have some cider onhand. I'm going to finally try your hard tea recipe soon for spring!
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Looking for some specific recipes examples? I got you covered with some playlists in the description! 🍻
Back in 2020, when the shelves were devoid of alcohol, I wanted a drink very bad so I got into brewing hard cider from the few ingredients I could find. It's a hobby of mine now
I'm a seasoned brewer (about 15 years), but I still enjoy making extract brews or cider-from-a-bag when I know I'm going to share it with folks who want more alcohol than flavor. It's also fun to do with friends around, so I can try to get them hooked on homebrewing as well.
Thats a great point, all of these would be fantastic things to introduce friends into the home brewing world, get em hooked so they can start brewing you beer haha!
I wish someone said start small because back in October I jump right into 5 gallon brewing wow that was learning curve
Haha yeah but hopefully your learning a lot!
@@TheBruSho yes I have an enjoyed every minute of it
Love the content. Homebrewing is something I feel isn’t really represented well on RUclips barring a small sect of “brewtubers” that put out great content.
And I think your channel is the best for production value!
Thank you so much! I’m trying to make it accessible to more people. Everyone should be home brewing! Ha 🍻
A great twofer is buy the 1-gallon apple juice that comes in a glass jug and use that as a small fermenter as most fit a rubber stopper for an air lock.
Excellent idea!
Great ideas for the beginners. Nice job!
Thanks so much!
Great video & advice. Always best to start small and then get a feel for not only the brewing process, but the cost of investment. Build up and understand how to brew, then takes steps from there. I know too many people that jumped in and spend a boatload of money, only to then sell all the gear, cause they didn't "like brewing," or realize how much time it can take.
Truth! Cheers Justin! 🍻
Great video. In between beer brews I typically will make a hard seltzer. I try to always have one on hand. Super easy to make!
Quality content. Never considered a hard tea - good call.
Give it a go! So good and I got another one in the works
Just getting back into homebrewing after a 2 year long hiatus (a failed bottling day led to immense frustration and temporary quitting). Also just got hired on at a local brewery, so I’m sure I have lots of brew inspirations ahead of me. Cheers, and thanks for the awesome content! 🍻
That was a very happy video, not sure why just was!
Haha good vibes only!
All great tips for getting started and getting hooked! At this point I automatically buy apple juice whenever it goes on sale at the grocery store for my next batch of cider, then overbuild a starter a little or just use the extra yeast from a 2.5 gallon batch for some easy, cheap and delicious cider that only costs about $5/gallon to always have some cider onhand. I'm going to finally try your hard tea recipe soon for spring!
That’s a great idea with buying when it’s on sale! I’ll have to try doing that, thanks!
One thing I will say is if you’re giving someone a homebrew kit, make sure it has most of what they’ll need to get the homebrew started. I got a Brooklyn Beer Shop IPA kit that had no siphon, thermometer, hydrometer or method of holding a gravity sample. These things are needed.
Hey but if you want to do a quick homebrew do this:
Go to your store and find a one gallon glass container of apple juice. It’s already pasteurized and ready to go. Grab a pack of Fleischmans Active Dry yeast. Not any other yeast on the store shelves. That particular one. Pour out a cup of juice into a cup. Discard half of it. Then put the yeast into that 1/2 cup so that it can get started. Once it starts getting foamy pour it back into the jug. Put a 6.5 drilled bung into the mouth of the jar and put an airlock filled with sanitizer into the hole. Boom there’s your start. You’ll start seeing bubble in the airlock eventually and then eventually it’ll slow down and stop. Just let it finish. Then you can review bottling procedures
That’s frustrating for sure, they should make it easier for people to get started. But that is a great first ferment you have there! Super simple thank you!
Pretty new to homebrewing. Only 1 all grain batch under my belt and a few extract/mr beer brews. I was gifted an all grain set up and can't stop thinking about brewing lol.
I loved the considerations part , great advises !cheers 🍻🍻🤙🏼
Definitely. Wanted to give some extra info just to help people get off to a great start
Another awesome video Trent! I've still not tried a Hard Tea but it really feels like something us Brits could get onboard with!
Definitely, give it a try! I bet an earl grey hard tea would be fantastic! I got another one in the works.
been brewing for a while now and its great fun to do and love the end products. the problem i have is getting the kits to me as have to order them online for delivery, which most do not deliver to my location. i also wish the ones that do would send them in an unlabeled package or renamed package like cake or bread mix.
i will keep on searching.
Right on!! I still enjoy brewing extract on occasion. It makes for a way quicker brew day and the beer has always come out great!!!
Yeah I’ve been really surprised, I think things have come a long way in the extract world
Thanks for sharing your knowledge! I'm working my way through your vids and enjoying them all.
Made Tepache and cider this week - the tepache turned out great.
Awesome!! Love that Tepache. I have some ideas for a sequel on that!
Love your videos. Keep up the great work, man! Right now I'm trying to teach a friend the easiest way to make beer, the BIAB method. With Voss Kveik.
Thank you! And that is an excellent way to get people started, nice and easy! 🍺
Great video! Alot of good ideas.I've been brewing beer for 7 years. I am going to try the hard tea. Thanks.
Some apples and store bought juices will have low gravity. I use frozen concentrate to adjust it. Easy way to raise abv.
Super advice. But, my goal here is to make traditional, simple beer. I bought some airlocks for my large mason jars. I want to use ingredients I can find easily, cheaply, and make small, fresh batches. I’ll check out your other videos for more on that:)
Your channel is amazing my guy, you've made this hobby so approachable.
Appreciate that so much, that was my goal!
I just ordered my first brewing kit and have never tried at home brewing before, was a good introductory video
Awesome love to hear that! Check out some of my other videos for some great basic beginner info!
@@TheBruSho I've been watching through the Brewing Tips playlist actually to learn more
Ooohh, the next time I go to Apple Hill, I'll have to get myself a gallon of apple cider to do this with!
I'm gonna give my first cider a go soon. I'm also looking at making Hopped Tea too, looks like I'm binging your playlist soon 😂
Hell yeah man, cant wait to see what you make!
I love doing ciders and a great way to still use some of those old (heavy & dangerous) glass carboys sitting around.
You keep making me want to make ciders! Keep up the great work!
Haha do it!!!
Great resource for someone getting interested in the hobby!
Thanks Matt!
Really loved the thumbnail on this one! I really need to try one of these easy ciders.
Thank you! And for sure, it’s too easy to not give it a go
Great video Trent as usual the best is have fun your brewing beer at home life is great then.
Haha so true, cheers Jerry!
I would also add mead to this list
Great video,very easy to understand. Thank you!
Great starter ideas, thanks. I’ve tried with cider but all the sugars ferment to alcohol giving a dry product. I thought you implied that the end result would be sweet. Was I mistaken? Do you stop the brew or perhaps back sweeten. If you add more sugar it just keeps fermenting.
Great suggestions for beginners!! 🍻
Thank you!
Cheers Trent! Gotta stay simple at first so you can get the XP.
Always be leveling up!
Great video
Cool video BRUSHO! Cheers 🍺🍺🍺
Thank you! Cheers! 🍻
Hello I have some red star distillers yeast and was wondering if I should use it or buy other yeast or adjust the time of fermentation and amount of yeast for the cider?
Great video 🤙
Thanks braj!
I just ordered a few pounds of hops to experiment with simple a simple base of 90% 2 row, 10%white wheat. Just brewed my first NEIPA to see what all the kids are into, I'm hooked!
That’s a great base recipe to experiment with hops and try different varieties! Glad to hear you’re hooked
Ooohh, wenn ich das nächste Mal nach Apple Hill gehe
I just starting in the hobby. I am doing a lot of reading and research. I still need to buy equipment. I am nervous about screwing up my first brew. Can you give to advice about starting this hobby. Thanks in advance
I recommend skipping extract brewing because frankly all grain is pretty easy with biab these days, especially for 1 gallon batches. It'll help new brewers learn the importance of mash times, mash temperatures, and grain bills.
How much yeast should I use for the cider?
Kinda just started brewing had a few duds but im still at it
That happens to just about everyone when starting out. Keep at it, keep learning and you will have success
Brewing yeasts are unavailable can I use baking yeast
Yes although results won’t be as good as beer specific yeast. But it’s possible
You can also learn to harvest yeast if it is unavailable to you. But amazon has a great selection of yeast.
Isn`t the worst thing you can get from wine brewing just vinegar ? i seme to remember my grandfather said something like that .
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During times of social unrest war and resestion having booze around can provide you with economic stability.
Having a stressful day after work want to get drunk and stay home alone after im not nomally sarvle . Not my normal self .
This video told me nothing.
Hmm, I'm surprised that anyone would actually like this video. For beginners? Seriously? So lets see, cider, the easiest. Get apple juice, no mention of how much, and put in yeast, again no mention of how much, and then what? Wait a week. No airlock needed? Yes, I know, you showed someone with a fermenter with an airlock, so yeah, someone could assume that, especially if they have a clue IN THE FIRST PLACE. Sanitation is mentioned later, but it should be mentioned when and where needed. AT best this is an overview, a collection of ideas.
I usually like your videos, this one fell flat on its face.
Interesting take. This was more meant to help beginners with where to start, some easy ideas. There is endless info out there on the details of brewing (many of which I have videos on). This was ideally for them to get inspiration and then can check out my playlists and linked videos for specific examples. Appreciate the feedback tho
@@TheBruSho Thanks, sorry I know I came on strong. I guess the title got me excited and it didn't meet my expectations. But your reasoned response says a lot good about you. I did look at your other videos on the subject but I was hoping for a plain and simple walkthrough like what was suggested here. Ya know, this is the base and you can add things like my other videos kinda thing. Perhaps I can figure it out from your other videos.
@@Javaman92 appreciate your honesty! Shoot me a message on Instagram if you can’t find what your looking for
None of this is
easy.
They really are not hard though!
Can i get a discord invite? Love your vids man!
For sure! There is a link on the About page on my RUclips Channel! Come join the fun!
All great tips for getting started and getting hooked! At this point I automatically buy apple juice whenever it goes on sale at the grocery store for my next batch of cider, then overbuild a starter a little or just use the extra yeast from a 2.5 gallon batch for some easy, cheap and delicious cider that only costs about $5/gallon to always have some cider onhand. I'm going to finally try your hard tea recipe soon for spring!
Great ideas for the beginners. Nice job!