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Wiseman
Hello!
I just started this whole homebrewing thing. I've been interested in it for a while and my brother got me a Mr. Beer kit for christmas. My first batch is nearly complete and I can't wait to try it!
For a n00b like me, I have a couple of questions I was hoping you all could help me with:
For my first batch I just used some 1 liter soda bottles but I want to use some large swingtop bottles down the road, but they are really expensive! Like 3-4 bucks a pop and that adds up when you need a bunch of them. Does anyone know of an inexpensive source of pressure rated ~ 1 liter bottles with swingtops on them?
Also I understand that the mr. Beer system is probably not the best way on earth to make great beer. If there was ONE thing I was to upgrade to improve quality, what would it be?
lastly, I plan on doing a strong winter brew of some variety to give out as presents in the christmas season. Maybe an imperial stout or something. Any reccomendations/cautions I should know before brewing something strong?
Thanks a bunch!
I just started this whole homebrewing thing. I've been interested in it for a while and my brother got me a Mr. Beer kit for christmas. My first batch is nearly complete and I can't wait to try it!
For a n00b like me, I have a couple of questions I was hoping you all could help me with:
For my first batch I just used some 1 liter soda bottles but I want to use some large swingtop bottles down the road, but they are really expensive! Like 3-4 bucks a pop and that adds up when you need a bunch of them. Does anyone know of an inexpensive source of pressure rated ~ 1 liter bottles with swingtops on them?
Also I understand that the mr. Beer system is probably not the best way on earth to make great beer. If there was ONE thing I was to upgrade to improve quality, what would it be?
lastly, I plan on doing a strong winter brew of some variety to give out as presents in the christmas season. Maybe an imperial stout or something. Any reccomendations/cautions I should know before brewing something strong?
Thanks a bunch!