Bro, don't usually comment on here but this was just too helpful. Thanks for putting the time in to make this and help so many people. Brooklyn Brew should pay you.
This is the first video I watched when I started learning how to make beer. After a year of making multiple beers, my friends now come over to help make brewing videos. Thanks for getting us started!
Thanks for making a easy to follow tutorial! I just brewed my first batch and this was a great sense check to ensure I was following the instructions correctly.
Just got this brew kit from my family for Christmas. I guess I am the alcoholic in the family. This video is extremely helpful since the instructions that came with the kit make it seem too easy. Thank you for doing this by the instructions. This video shows some of the difficulties that come with this kit and how to avoid them. Very helpful!!
I just wanted to say thank you so much for creating this video! i have brewed a few one gallon kits now, and wouldn't have been able to do it at all without your thorough step by step video instructions! Thanks so much!
thanks for the instructions, I received the kit at christmas and didnt take the time to try it since I wasn’t sure how to do it. Very clear instructions, thank you again
I’m doing my first home brew ever and this video is wayyy more helpful then the instructions lol dude ur the man for making this! Much appreciated, CHEERS!🍺
This video really helped me with my Brooklyn kit - and I find myself STILL referring to it even though I have brewed several times now from purchased ingredients. I have to say, I like the presenters manner and informative dialogue. Thank you!
Thank you for the video, it's very helpful for a first time brewer like myself! I just picked up the Brew Shop kit and will be following along with this video step by step.
+Bank Street Brewery It turned out very well but I also had a slight issue with overcarbonation. So, everyone trying out this kit, be careful with how much honey you use!
+Tim Borton If you're using honey for priming, pay attention to Lintner scale, honey will be different from sample to sample, so you have to measure the gravity of that honey in solution and calculate to get the vol of CO2 required for that brew. IPA should be about 2.2 volumes. Just stick with corn dextrose or cane sugar, the honey doesn't add any flavor, it gets consumed by the yeast. There are charts available that compare style, to volumes of co2 to how much sugar to use in solution.
Cheers, had the beer kit for a few years, finally put it on. The instrsuctions on the site were good, but this helped clarify - I wasn't sure how the airlock should be sealed given that the container is glass and the last homebrew I made was done in plastic bottles which were able to expand with the gases being released..
Thanks for the video I don't think I could have done this without the visual! Just bottled and hope to be enjoying my tasty brew in a couple weeks! Hope you have time to make some more videos soon.
Great video. Very informative. No rushing here - thanks for the detailed process. Do you have more videos? LOVE to see a bunch of different ones from y'all!
I have made kits in the UK that come as syrup but this is the first time using a grain and I was really confused! This video was great and really helped.
You really helpful man, I used your video for reference, as I got the Brew Kit for Elvis Juice! I've just finished bottling my beer and now I'm waiting for the 2 weeks before I can drink it!!
Very awesome video; made an excellent batch of beer. Watching this was much more helpful then just reading instructions. Beer was a bit over-carbonated in a few but overall tasty! If I brew at home again I'm sure this video will be my reference. Thank you.
This instructional video is so helpful and very easy to follow. The scene-length for each step and the overall pace of this video makes it particularly enjoyable. Great job! What led me to your video? I've done my first few home brews in the kitchen with malt extract kits and I noticed that I unknowingly ordered two all-grain kits the other night!!! I was also relieved to see you casually perform this in a kitchen setting, whereas most seem to be outside using those gatorade boilers..I'm not there yet. This video really helps someone who is getting started in the process. Also noticed you did this without using a brew bag, nice!
Look easy enough I am very interesting in brewing my own beer this will probably be the closest I get to doing it. I look forward to giving it a try ty.
OK, So I finally got around to making this beer. It's been bottled, now I'm waiting the two weeks. (It made 7 500 ml bottles) Question: Can I put the beer in the fridge at some point during the two weeks or do I have to leave it at room temperature for the whole time?
Lol, I have this kit but I don't think I have enough big pots to actually pull this off! Looks like a lot of work as well, think I'll just buy my beer. 👍 🤣
I just bottled my everyday IPA. I can’t thank you enough for this video as it was very helpful. Though, you said there was an easier way to siphon the beer. Is that available for me to watch? Thanks, Mike.
Great video! I received a few 1 gallon brew kits for Christmas and I also purchased a 5 gallon kit myself. Looking to ease into it first before doing a much larger batch. This definitely helped me along the way! I look forward to trying out this IPA!
It’s a heat belt. My basement gets fairly cold in the winter so I will use the heat belt. It’s for raising a 5 gallon carbon up a few degrees so for the 1 gallon jug I usually just place it nearby to give a little bit of residual heat.
Thanks for the step-by-step guide! Really helped me brew my own batch. I bottled my Everyday IPA yesterday and it was super hard to get the suction in the pipes for the siphoning. After 4 failed attempts to siphon from pot to bottles, I gave up and just ended up pouring the beer into the bottles through a funnel and sieve. I'm currently seeing a little bit of sediment at the bottom of every bottle, so I'm not sure if that was because of my makeshift siphoning method. What purpose do the pipes serve anyway? It was definitely the hardest part of the process and kind of put me off from wanting to brew again.
There are different ways to transfer and bottle beer, one easy way is with an auto siphon. This makes it very easy, and the only reason I didn’t use mine in the video was just to show how to do it with the kit. Don’t worry about a little bit of sediment at the bottom of the bottles. You will get this with every bottle conditioned beer you make. It’s mostly just a little yeast and some other sediment, and perfectly safe to drink too. Most people will just pour out the bottle to that point as to not make the beer look cloudy.
Just saw a quick video on the auto siphon and it looks revolutionary (and super cheap too)! Definitely using that if I make my own beer again. Thanks for the prompt responses and excellent videos. You've turned a bunch of beer lovers into beer makers :)
dgallag339 Let us know how it goes. Just put up our tasting video, and it turned out nicely. A little over carbonated, but I think I put in a bit more honey than it called for.
very informative, thank you... I have gotten to the stage of fermenting, but I do wonder one thing: The instructions clearly say to rinse the sanitized equipment and let it airdry. What I see in you video that you bottle the beer in a still wet just sanitized bottle. Personally I wouldn't do that becausel sanitation fluid will mix with the beer. Please enlighten me if I see this process wrong...
Jan Bos I would follow the instructions that come with your kit since there are. No-rinse sanitizer and sanitizer that you need to rinse. My kit said it was a no-rinse sanitizer. Not sure why it says to air dry to be honest. Starsan is a common no-rinse sanitizer that I use. It has lots of bubbles but does not hurt the beer in any way.
Hey there, loved this video. Helped lots. Question for or anyone else, how do you measure in the 1/5th. It says to put 1/5 of the hops at a time. Is there a specific way to do this, or is everyone just eyeballing it into 5 different little dishes. Any help would be great
Great video. Very helpful. Only think is for me after 3 days of fermenting my mix hasn’t gone clear like yours has. Have I don’t something wrong in the process?
+Wes McElravy Definitely! I had some trouble with that one. I have a bigger one I use for 5 gal and 10 gal batches, but need to get a more appropriate container for the 1 gal batches.
Really helpful video, I started this kit two weeks ago. Would be interested to hear what methods employed here you found to be less than optimal (you mentioned this specifically regarding the siphoning process).
+Jeffrey Abboud The auto siphon was the biggest. I also typically use a bigger batch of sanitizer and then use a bottling bucket with tap to bottle i.e., a 2 gal Mr. Beer kit for 1 gallon batches, and the Coopers DIY container for 5 gal batches. I also use mostly dextrose/corn sugar for carbonation (coopers carbonation drops are very easy) to get more precise carbonation.
Very helpful video! Quick question: Any suggestions for cleaning the jug out after brewing? I have a really big ring of yeast stuck to the jug around the tapered neck of the bottle that I can't get off.
+DallasMTBR You can use a cleaner like PBW (powdered brewery wash) by Five Star or B-Brite. Sometimes I let it soak overnight and it usually comes off fairly easily. You can also use a carboy brush that fits into the jug to make it easier.
That's a cute little brew ^.^ For the time investment, I think it's good to go with a higher yielding setup. It's not much more work and can in fact be less work. I understand this works on a budget. But slightly larger pots and drilling holes for inexpensive valves is not that much more money. 5gallon batch minimum for me. After giving beer to friends doesn't leave a whole lot for yourself with 1 gallon batches.
TY for the in depth video. Unlike Brooklyn's video which is 2:11 and shows literally nothing about to help "Beginner" brewer. When you say store your beer in a dark place. Does this mean a unused frig or just somewhere you don't use at room temp.
I just put in my basement away from sunlight, but out in the open. Most important thing is the temperature and then you want to keep it away from sunlight.
It tastes great! A good crowd pleasing IPA (not over the top bitterness). Here's the tasting video: ruclips.net/video/GYEjiYEbjW0/видео.html I over carbonated this one a little.
I have a little delay in starting, but have another question. When you begin your "Sparging" process @6:22. Could you use a filter (coffee filter) to separate from all solids to include the Yeast ?? and would it be a good idea to clean out the stock pock prior to "Sparging" ??? With the understanding that I will have to sanitize it.
I got the Punk IPA kit for christmas but no instructions.Im going to give it a bash next week thanks to your video.Cheers.Can I sanitize everything before I start and leave it all to dry before using.
Yes, you can sanitize everything in advance. I wouldn't let them sit for a long time as some bugs could get in eventually, and if something comes into contact with something you can just quickly re-sanitize.
I agree, I don’t brew 1 gallon kits very often. But it is a great way to see if you enjoy brewing before investing in a 5 or 10 gallon setup. The time commitment is about that same whether it’s 1, 5 or 10 gallons for me.
Do you like that Climax? I've tried 2 separate bottles and didn't care for it honestly. I definitely like mine better. Anyway thanks for walking me through this. My kit didn't come with instructions.
Awesome video, thanks. Do you keep the lid on during the boil? Worried about reducing it too much... Also would you recommend dry hopping using this kit for a bit of added flavour?
Don’t worry about the boil off, most recipes factor it in. If too much gets boiled off you can either keep the higher abv beer or just add some water close to the end of the boil (check to see how much water you want post boil). Definitely dry hop it if you have some hops. I think it would make it a lot better.
Yes you can. But if the fermentation gets aggressive it can push past your airlock, in which case you can just clean and sanitize the airlock and put it back in. I tend to use the blow off tube unless there is a lot of head space for the beer. Usually in the 1 gal jugs don't leave you with a lot of headroom.
Hey man. First - awesome video. Thanks for walking us through this. Second, a question on your filter - do you know what size the holes are? My brother and I tried to use a filter that was WAY too tight and it clogged up with hops turning our step pouring the wort into the gallon jug a nightmare.
A lot of my strainers get clogged up so I usually use a sanitized spoon to clear it out while pouring, kind of a pain. On bigger systems you can get different types of false bottoms, but even some of those you’ll need a spoon as well. The shop.theelectricbrewery.com makes some cool hop stoppers for kegging etc.. that might give you some ideas to build a filter.
Oh my god this is the best brewing video ever. I've been watching hours of blurry, shakey cam crap by complete idiots here on RUclips. This is a masterpiece lol
It really depends on the temperature of the shed/storage. Most beers ca be stored at cellar temperatures (approx. 50-55F) and lighter beers between 40-50F, assuming you have bottled the beer and it has carbonated already. Higher alcohol beers, say above 10%, could last for a few years, while I've never had a home brew go bad before (longest I've been able to have it before drinking was 6 months, but I would guess its fine up to a year)
Three questions for BBS: 1) Are the kits supposed to include sanitizer? Mine don't have it. 2) Why don't you put the instructions in the kit? We can print them online, but you could easily include them. 3) During fermentation, why do we create a blow-off tube and then later switch to the airlock? Don't they do exactly the same thing? Thanks! Bill
+Bill Bovard We're not part of the Brooklyn Brew Shop so we can only really answer 1 & 3. 1) it should come with sanitizer, so I would contact them and let them know you didn't receive a full kit. 3) It does the same thing, but sometime fermentation can be pretty vigorous for the first few days, and the airlock could be pushed out. A blow-off tube allows more CO2 to escape.
Had the devil's own time with the siphon. Finally got enough gravity on my side and got a flow of sorts, but it was an inconstant stream. When it came to bottling I lost patience and retired the siphon. I poured it straight out of the honey mix pot into the growler and pints. Will have to see how it turns out but I don't see the advantage of running it through a tube. Am I nuts?
You’ll still end up with carbonated beer in the end. The idea is to minimize oxygen in your beer after fermentation which can impact the quality. Try using an auto siphon, it will make your life a lot easier when bottling.
Thanks for the informative video. It really helped me a lot! I struggled w/ temp during the mash but hopefully it works out OK. Question: I plan on "bottling" in a flip top growler. Would that be a problem or should I really use bottles instead?
rowdycowboy85 Flip top bottles will be fine. I actually prefer to use flip top bottles, just didn't have any available at the time. Good luck with your brew!
Bro, don't usually comment on here but this was just too helpful. Thanks for putting the time in to make this and help so many people. Brooklyn Brew should pay you.
+The Assuager Thanks! Appreciate the feedback.
We need more videos from these guys!
The Assuager used nitro cans les hops more sweetness fruity
instablaster...
This is the first video I watched when I started learning how to make beer. After a year of making multiple beers, my friends now come over to help make brewing videos. Thanks for getting us started!
Thanks for making a easy to follow tutorial! I just brewed my first batch and this was a great sense check to ensure I was following the instructions correctly.
Today is my third time brewing, and every time I’ve brewed I’ve kept your video ready to view to make sure I don’t miss anything. Great video man!
I usually don't comment in any video, but this one really helped me. It was my first time brewing beer! thanks for your time doing this!
Just got this brew kit from my family for Christmas. I guess I am the alcoholic in the family. This video is extremely helpful since the instructions that came with the kit make it seem too easy. Thank you for doing this by the instructions. This video shows some of the difficulties that come with this kit and how to avoid them. Very helpful!!
+Drew Sventek Thanks! I hope you enjoy home brewing.
I just wanted to say thank you so much for creating this video! i have brewed a few one gallon kits now, and wouldn't have been able to do it at all without your thorough step by step video instructions! Thanks so much!
Nicole Hayes glad the video helped. Let me know how it turns out.
thanks for the instructions, I received the kit at christmas and didnt take the time to try it since I wasn’t sure how to do it. Very clear instructions, thank you again
I’m doing my first home brew ever and this video is wayyy more helpful then the instructions lol dude ur the man for making this! Much appreciated, CHEERS!🍺
This video really helped me with my Brooklyn kit - and I find myself STILL referring to it even though I have brewed several times now from purchased ingredients. I have to say, I like the presenters manner and informative dialogue. Thank you!
Thank you for the video, it's very helpful for a first time brewer like myself! I just picked up the Brew Shop kit and will be following along with this video step by step.
Tim Borton Let us know how it goes!
+Bank Street Brewery It turned out very well but I also had a slight issue with overcarbonation. So, everyone trying out this kit, be careful with how much honey you use!
+Tim Borton If you're using honey for priming, pay attention to Lintner scale, honey will be different from sample to sample, so you have to measure the gravity of that honey in solution and calculate to get the vol of CO2 required for that brew. IPA should be about 2.2 volumes. Just stick with corn dextrose or cane sugar, the honey doesn't add any flavor, it gets consumed by the yeast. There are charts available that compare style, to volumes of co2 to how much sugar to use in solution.
Very helpful video for a first time brewer! I tried to watch a few other videos first but they were a little convoluted. Appreciate the help.
Panicked when reading the instructions online. Your video provided a super helpful visual. Thank you sir
Owen Taylor glad it helped
I have got to the fermenting stage and wasn't sure whether I was on the right track, so this was very helpful.
thanks
Thank you for the video. I'm a 1st time brewer. About to start my IPA now. This was very helpful
Awesome. Hopefully the first of many.
Cheers, had the beer kit for a few years, finally put it on. The instrsuctions on the site were good, but this helped clarify - I wasn't sure how the airlock should be sealed given that the container is glass and the last homebrew I made was done in plastic bottles which were able to expand with the gases being released..
Thanks for the video I don't think I could have done this without the visual! Just bottled and hope to be enjoying my tasty brew in a couple weeks! Hope you have time to make some more videos soon.
Was getting lost in the instructions. Just worked all this tonight. Thank you for your video. I'll continue with the rest in two weeks.
Really, really helpful video. Thanks man. Just brewed mine today whilst watching this and its sat fermenting now.
Great video. Very informative. No rushing here - thanks for the detailed process. Do you have more videos? LOVE to see a bunch of different ones from y'all!
Hey man love the video helped me and the wife repair our marriage through brewing. Cheers happy new year
I have made kits in the UK that come as syrup but this is the first time using a grain and I was really confused! This video was great and really helped.
Hey man. Don’t know if you are still there but you helped me out a lot here in 2020. Thank you
Most helpful video I have seen. It was very informative and hope you continue to make more.
Thank you for this! Im new the homebrewing world and i just got this exact kit.
Absolutely great video. You need to make more videos. Great work and thanks!
You really helpful man, I used your video for reference, as I got the Brew Kit for Elvis Juice!
I've just finished bottling my beer and now I'm waiting for the 2 weeks before I can drink it!!
When you strain the mash sounds exactly like me after going to taco bell, btw great video, really helpful
really helpful video, gave me way more insight to the process, and what to expect from the kit. Thanks!!
This was sooooo helpful, I had trouble getting started with my Chocolate Maple Porter but this was a wonderful tutorial!
Noelle Dial glad it helped. The chocolate maple porter sounds delicious!
Thanks man, had a few question marks upon getting one of these kits but this helped a lot. Goin' at it this week!
Great video. Thanks. Helped a lot with my first attempt with this kit. Can't wait to taste the result.
Thanks for making this. It was more helpful than the Brooklyn Brew video. Nice kitchen, love the backsplash.
Excellent walkthrough. This was very helpful. Thank you for the share.
Thanks for the video! Huge help. Bought a brewers best kit and a Brooklyn brew ingredient kit but you made this easy
Very awesome video; made an excellent batch of beer. Watching this was much more helpful then just reading instructions. Beer was a bit over-carbonated in a few but overall tasty! If I brew at home again I'm sure this video will be my reference. Thank you.
+Paul Offerman Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.
I just received this kit and already did it. I'm watching you hoping I did it right!
I'm sure it will be great. Let us know how you like it.
Thank you for the video. It was step for step very helpful. Very easy to follow.
This instructional video is so helpful and very easy to follow. The scene-length for each step and the overall pace of this video makes it particularly enjoyable. Great job!
What led me to your video?
I've done my first few home brews in the kitchen with malt extract kits and I noticed that I unknowingly ordered two all-grain kits the other night!!! I was also relieved to see you casually perform this in a kitchen setting, whereas most seem to be outside using those gatorade boilers..I'm not there yet. This video really helps someone who is getting started in the process. Also noticed you did this without using a brew bag, nice!
Thank You this was very helpful for a first time Brew novice.
Excellent video, thanks. You make everything so very clear.
thanks for the video. I hope I did it right. yours got way darker after 3 days and mine looks the same after slowed fermentation. on day 5 now
Great video! Super helpful! Badass kitchen and wares! Can you post a video with an alternate way to siphon?
Look easy enough I am very interesting in brewing my own beer this will probably be the closest I get to doing it. I look forward to giving it a try ty.
Definitely give it a try!
Great Video! I got that same kit for Christmas. Can't wait to try it. Having seen this video will help, I'm sure.
+jscott130 Let us know how it turns out. Just remember to have fun.
OK, So I finally got around to making this beer. It's been bottled, now I'm waiting the two weeks. (It made 7 500 ml bottles) Question: Can I put the beer in the fridge at some point during the two weeks or do I have to leave it at room temperature for the whole time?
Thanks for doing the leg work! Time to put my knowledge to the test!
Wow thank you! This is incredible I just put it into a dark area I’m super excited!
Thank you so much for this video. Very helpful and straight to the point!
Lol, I have this kit but I don't think I have enough big pots to actually pull this off! Looks like a lot of work as well, think I'll just buy my beer. 👍 🤣
I just bottled my everyday IPA. I can’t thank you enough for this video as it was very helpful. Though, you said there was an easier way to siphon the beer. Is that available for me to watch? Thanks, Mike.
I believe he was saying it’s easier if you put it higher up
thanks for the video, very helpful , now 2 weeks wait for my first batch Oatmeal Stout !!!!!!
thank you for this awesome and very detailed video! I know someone that is selling the same beer kit for $10. I think we will buy it and make it!
You're a legend for making this. Thanks mate!
thanks a lot man! without your video id been lost!!!
Great video! I received a few 1 gallon brew kits for Christmas and I also purchased a 5 gallon kit myself. Looking to ease into it first before doing a much larger batch.
This definitely helped me along the way! I look forward to trying out this IPA!
What is the blue wire around the jug while in the basement? I'm assuming something to maintain the required temperature?
It’s a heat belt. My basement gets fairly cold in the winter so I will use the heat belt. It’s for raising a 5 gallon carbon up a few degrees so for the 1 gallon jug I usually just place it nearby to give a little bit of residual heat.
i like the double strainer set up. im gonna do that next time
Thanks for the step-by-step guide! Really helped me brew my own batch.
I bottled my Everyday IPA yesterday and it was super hard to get the suction in the pipes for the siphoning. After 4 failed attempts to siphon from pot to bottles, I gave up and just ended up pouring the beer into the bottles through a funnel and sieve. I'm currently seeing a little bit of sediment at the bottom of every bottle, so I'm not sure if that was because of my makeshift siphoning method.
What purpose do the pipes serve anyway? It was definitely the hardest part of the process and kind of put me off from wanting to brew again.
There are different ways to transfer and bottle beer, one easy way is with an auto siphon. This makes it very easy, and the only reason I didn’t use mine in the video was just to show how to do it with the kit.
Don’t worry about a little bit of sediment at the bottom of the bottles. You will get this with every bottle conditioned beer you make. It’s mostly just a little yeast and some other sediment, and perfectly safe to drink too. Most people will just pour out the bottle to that point as to not make the beer look cloudy.
Just saw a quick video on the auto siphon and it looks revolutionary (and super cheap too)! Definitely using that if I make my own beer again.
Thanks for the prompt responses and excellent videos. You've turned a bunch of beer lovers into beer makers :)
Great video, massive help to see it done as you did 🍺
This was more helpful than the Brooklyn Brew Shop hipster videos. Bottling was a pain in the but@
Awesome video; thanks for sharing! Greetings from Europe.
My question is why can't you seal jar the sanitizer for using on the bottle day?
Good luck, gonna bottle mine this weekend hopefully.
dgallag339 Let us know how it goes. Just put up our tasting video, and it turned out nicely. A little over carbonated, but I think I put in a bit more honey than it called for.
This video is great, so helpful
this video helped me TONS thank you sir!
I see tim Smith's climax moonshine! Major kudos!
very informative, thank you... I have gotten to the stage of fermenting, but I do wonder one thing: The instructions clearly say to rinse the sanitized equipment and let it airdry. What I see in you video that you bottle the beer in a still wet just sanitized bottle. Personally I wouldn't do that becausel sanitation fluid will mix with the beer. Please enlighten me if I see this process wrong...
Jan Bos I would follow the instructions that come with your kit since there are. No-rinse sanitizer and sanitizer that you need to rinse. My kit said it was a no-rinse sanitizer. Not sure why it says to air dry to be honest. Starsan is a common no-rinse sanitizer that I use. It has lots of bubbles but does not hurt the beer in any way.
Hey there, loved this video. Helped lots. Question for or anyone else, how do you measure in the 1/5th. It says to put 1/5 of the hops at a time. Is there a specific way to do this, or is everyone just eyeballing it into 5 different little dishes. Any help would be great
I usually just put them into roughly equal piles, never noticed a difference. If you want to be more precise you can just use a kitchen scale.
Following this today! Thanks so much man!
I love your kitchen!
+Comedy Thanks!
Great video. Wish I would have watched before brewing instead of after!
Great video. Very helpful. Only think is for me after 3 days of fermenting my mix hasn’t gone clear like yours has. Have I don’t something wrong in the process?
Loic Kinstrie probably nothing wrong. Just make sure the fermentation temperature is in the range of what the yeast needs and it should ferment out.
Like someone else said, nice kitchen! Good vid, my only suggestion would be bigger sanitizing container
+Wes McElravy Definitely! I had some trouble with that one. I have a bigger one I use for 5 gal and 10 gal batches, but need to get a more appropriate container for the 1 gal batches.
What if you used the airlock right away instead of the blow off tube?
Really helpful video, I started this kit two weeks ago. Would be interested to hear what methods employed here you found to be less than optimal (you mentioned this specifically regarding the siphoning process).
+Jeffrey Abboud The auto siphon was the biggest. I also typically use a bigger batch of sanitizer and then use a bottling bucket with tap to bottle i.e., a 2 gal Mr. Beer kit for 1 gallon batches, and the Coopers DIY container for 5 gal batches. I also use mostly dextrose/corn sugar for carbonation (coopers carbonation drops are very easy) to get more precise carbonation.
Very helpful video! Quick question: Any suggestions for cleaning the jug out after brewing? I have a really big ring of yeast stuck to the jug around the tapered neck of the bottle that I can't get off.
+DallasMTBR You can use a cleaner like PBW (powdered brewery wash) by Five Star or B-Brite. Sometimes I let it soak overnight and it usually comes off fairly easily. You can also use a carboy brush that fits into the jug to make it easier.
Thank you for this super informative video!!
Thank you for the video why do you think they did not put better instructions in the dam box???
Rob Jackson I’m not sure
That's a cute little brew ^.^ For the time investment, I think it's good to go with a higher yielding setup. It's not much more work and can in fact be less work. I understand this works on a budget. But slightly larger pots and drilling holes for inexpensive valves is not that much more money. 5gallon batch minimum for me. After giving beer to friends doesn't leave a whole lot for yourself with 1 gallon batches.
Well, it's good if you're a first time brewer and aren't sure how good it's going to taste. I wouldn't want 5 gallons of swill.
TY for the in depth video. Unlike Brooklyn's video which is 2:11 and shows literally nothing about to help "Beginner" brewer.
When you say store your beer in a dark place. Does this mean a unused frig or just somewhere you don't use at room temp.
PS. how was the taste
I just put in my basement away from sunlight, but out in the open. Most important thing is the temperature and then you want to keep it away from sunlight.
It tastes great! A good crowd pleasing IPA (not over the top bitterness). Here's the tasting video: ruclips.net/video/GYEjiYEbjW0/видео.html I over carbonated this one a little.
Starting mine tomorrow. I'm just hoping I don't die after the first drink because I did something wrong...lol
I have a little delay in starting, but have another question. When you begin your "Sparging" process @6:22. Could you use a filter (coffee filter) to separate from all solids to include the Yeast ?? and would it be a good idea to clean out the stock pock prior to "Sparging" ??? With the understanding that I will have to sanitize it.
I accidentally put spring water to put the little bit of water that I need after filling the jug. Is that gunna be a big deal???
I got the Punk IPA kit for christmas but no instructions.Im going to give it a bash next week thanks to your video.Cheers.Can I sanitize everything before I start and leave it all to dry before using.
Yes, you can sanitize everything in advance. I wouldn't let them sit for a long time as some bugs could get in eventually, and if something comes into contact with something you can just quickly re-sanitize.
Thanks. V helpful. But for 8beers why bother? I’m half way through and wishing I hadn’t started
I agree, I don’t brew 1 gallon kits very often. But it is a great way to see if you enjoy brewing before investing in a 5 or 10 gallon setup. The time commitment is about that same whether it’s 1, 5 or 10 gallons for me.
Do you like that Climax? I've tried 2 separate bottles and didn't care for it honestly. I definitely like mine better. Anyway thanks for walking me through this. My kit didn't come with instructions.
I thought the climax was decent, but guessing yours would be a lot better. I wish I could make my own
wohoo I have just bought my brooklyn brew shop here in El corte ingles madrid !
+Gua Ranteedallauthentic Pretty cool. Would love to visit Madrid one day.
Awesome video, thanks. Do you keep the lid on during the boil? Worried about reducing it too much...
Also would you recommend dry hopping using this kit for a bit of added flavour?
Don’t worry about the boil off, most recipes factor it in. If too much gets boiled off you can either keep the higher abv beer or just add some water close to the end of the boil (check to see how much water you want post boil).
Definitely dry hop it if you have some hops. I think it would make it a lot better.
thanks for the video really helped me, just quick question can I use a
Twin Bubble Airlock instead of the blow off tube ???
Yes you can. But if the fermentation gets aggressive it can push past your airlock, in which case you can just clean and sanitize the airlock and put it back in. I tend to use the blow off tube unless there is a lot of head space for the beer. Usually in the 1 gal jugs don't leave you with a lot of headroom.
Bank Street Brewery what happens if the foam get sucked through the tube while fermenting?
Hi - great video, thanks! Is it ok that the sanitizer gets in contact with the beer? Is it harmful for humans?
There are different types of sanitizer. The type I use is the no-rinse sanitizer Star San, which is perfectly fine to contact the beer
thanks for the video i have just got one of these kits.
Thank you very much from Montréal. Merci beaucoup, very helpfull.
Hey man. First - awesome video. Thanks for walking us through this. Second, a question on your filter - do you know what size the holes are? My brother and I tried to use a filter that was WAY too tight and it clogged up with hops turning our step pouring the wort into the gallon jug a nightmare.
A lot of my strainers get clogged up so I usually use a sanitized spoon to clear it out while pouring, kind of a pain. On bigger systems you can get different types of false bottoms, but even some of those you’ll need a spoon as well. The shop.theelectricbrewery.com makes some cool hop stoppers for kegging etc.. that might give you some ideas to build a filter.
@@BankStreetBrewery Thanks so much! I'll take a look!
Oh my god this is the best brewing video ever. I've been watching hours of blurry, shakey cam crap by complete idiots here on RUclips. This is a masterpiece lol
garrett21 thanks for the feedback!
Hello
I like your video.
I wanted to ask what's the life of the beer once made.
would it be safe in an air tight container in A shed.
Thanks
It really depends on the temperature of the shed/storage. Most beers ca be stored at cellar temperatures (approx. 50-55F) and lighter beers between 40-50F, assuming you have bottled the beer and it has carbonated already. Higher alcohol beers, say above 10%, could last for a few years, while I've never had a home brew go bad before (longest I've been able to have it before drinking was 6 months, but I would guess its fine up to a year)
Three questions for BBS:
1) Are the kits supposed to include sanitizer? Mine don't have it.
2) Why don't you put the instructions in the kit? We can print them online, but you could easily include them.
3) During fermentation, why do we create a blow-off tube and then later switch to the airlock? Don't they do exactly the same thing?
Thanks!
Bill
+Bill Bovard We're not part of the Brooklyn Brew Shop so we can only really answer 1 & 3. 1) it should come with sanitizer, so I would contact them and let them know you didn't receive a full kit. 3) It does the same thing, but sometime fermentation can be pretty vigorous for the first few days, and the airlock could be pushed out. A blow-off tube allows more CO2 to escape.
@29:19 you did spray the sanitizer on top of the bottle with the beer in it?
Had the devil's own time with the siphon. Finally got enough gravity on my side and got a flow of sorts, but it was an inconstant stream. When it came to bottling I lost patience and retired the siphon. I poured it straight out of the honey mix pot into the growler and pints. Will have to see how it turns out but I don't see the advantage of running it through a tube. Am I nuts?
You’ll still end up with carbonated beer in the end. The idea is to minimize oxygen in your beer after fermentation which can impact the quality. Try using an auto siphon, it will make your life a lot easier when bottling.
Thanks for the informative video. It really helped me a lot! I struggled w/ temp during the mash but hopefully it works out OK. Question: I plan on "bottling" in a flip top growler. Would that be a problem or should I really use bottles instead?
rowdycowboy85 Flip top bottles will be fine. I actually prefer to use flip top bottles, just didn't have any available at the time. Good luck with your brew!
Bank Street Brewery so the growler is a no go then? I don't see why it would be any different to use it opposed to several smaller bottles?
rowdycowboy85 Growlers are perfectly fine to use.
how many grams of hops do you think come with the kit?
Great video - I’ve been following this for a similar brew kit. When the beer has been bottled, what temperature do they need to be stored at?
Matt Colledge Room temperature. Most ales you want above 65F, 68-72F works well.
Thank you, this was very helpful.