# Any Home brewers? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [November 29, 2007, 3:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-home-brewers/39445 "2007-11-29T03:42:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![n20junkie](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/n20junkie/32/7396_2.png) [@n20junkie](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/n20junkie)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2007, 3:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-home-brewers/39445/1 "2007-11-29T03:42:32Z")
:jam:I was thinking of getting into brewing my own beer. I love a good thing german hefeweison, and have found it almost impossible to get one here in the states due to pasturization and so forth. Has anyone tried brewing there own beer? it seems reasonable, about half a night of work, 30 bucks in ingredients, and about 100 for the kit will turn out 5 gallons of beer in 4 weeks. It only sits in the fermenter for about 2, so you could crank out 10 gallons a month pretty easy, more than enough for me. Anyone?:jam::jam::jam: ---
**Author:** ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2007, 3:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-home-brewers/39445/2 "2007-11-29T03:47:13Z")
bananas25 has done it before…came out pretty good. ---
**Author:** ![JDMSIR](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jdmsir/32/7376_2.png) [@JDMSIR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JDMSIR)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2007, 4:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-home-brewers/39445/3 "2007-11-29T04:09:10Z")
I have made a few Pale Ale’s and a Amber lager that tasted similar to Sam Adams. I need to go to Niagara Brewing store to get me some shit to make some beer now. ---
**Author:** ![ugo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ugo/32/7430_2.png) [@ugo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ugo)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2007, 4:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-home-brewers/39445/4 "2007-11-29T04:57:09Z")
Go to Niagara Traditions on Sheridan near Military in Tonawanda. Owner is Paul Dyster, Mayor Elect of Niagara Falls. They are experts that have been doing this for many years. All the books, hardware, ingredients, and advice you need to make PREMIUM beer and wine. [http://www.nthomebrew.com/catalog/](http://www.nthomebrew.com/catalog/) ---
**Author:** ![chino](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/bcef8e/32.png) [@chino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/chino)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2007, 5:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-home-brewers/39445/5 "2007-11-29T05:14:42Z")
Yea i’ve made it before - was pretty good… and pretty strong. One 24 oz bottle had me feeling pretty good and I can drink a pretty decent amount of booze. I’ve only made kind of standard brew “canadian” and pale ale… which is kind of weird since I like stouts, regardless I def recommend giving it a try. Niagara Traditions I’ve heard is good, anything I got was online though… either way, try it out, make sure you get decent stuff though, and follow the directions otherwise you will likely end up with exploded bottles somewhere in your house/apartment 😛 ---
**Author:** ![91CRXSI](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91crxsi/32/7247_2.png) [@91CRXSI](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91CRXSI)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2007, 12:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-home-brewers/39445/6 "2007-11-29T12:42:06Z")
I bought my brother a home brew kit for x-mas last year from niagra traditions. It’s pretty easy to use and definitely has some good brews. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2007, 2:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-home-brewers/39445/7 "2007-11-29T14:02:07Z")
👋 ---
**Author:** ![JustinH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/9fc29f/32.png) [@JustinH](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JustinH)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2007, 2:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-home-brewers/39445/8 "2007-11-29T14:11:42Z")
I got a mister beer kit for christmas. I made the IPA beer that comes with it. My advise is to let it sit for several months next to a warm heater or something. The 4 weeks they tell you makes for a near flat beer, the stuff I had sitting for 3-4 months turned out excellent. ---
**Author:** ![ecoshardcore](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ecoshardcore/32/7591_2.png) [@ecoshardcore](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ecoshardcore)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2007, 2:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-home-brewers/39445/9 "2007-11-29T14:58:58Z")
I am brewing my second bath as we speak. Like ugoslow said, Niagara Home Brewing is a great place to get started. I wouldnt use an all grain setup until you have around 10 batches under your belt. Using all grain is extremely difficult from what I hear. ---
**Author:** ![02svtfocus](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/02svtfocus/32/7318_2.png) [@02svtfocus](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/02svtfocus)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2007, 3:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-home-brewers/39445/10 "2007-11-29T15:27:17Z")
I brew vodka, wine, and vinegar with my father but never beer. I can’t imagine it being a difficult process though. ---
**Author:** ![ecoshardcore](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ecoshardcore/32/7591_2.png) [@ecoshardcore](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ecoshardcore)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2007, 1:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-home-brewers/39445/11 "2007-12-12T13:33:00Z")
The roommate and I just finished our third batch. We are making an imperial chocolate stout. Our ipa should be done in two weeks, and the stout will be done in a month. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2007, 1:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-home-brewers/39445/12 "2007-12-12T13:39:30Z")
I’ve got a mr beer I got for christmas last year still sitting in my basement. It sounded like a good idea at the time, but I’ve found beer is more about relaxing and drinking it than working and making it. ---
**Author:** ![ecoshardcore](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ecoshardcore/32/7591_2.png) [@ecoshardcore](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ecoshardcore)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2007, 1:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-home-brewers/39445/13 "2007-12-12T13:48:39Z")
[quote=“JayS,post:12,topic:39445"”] I’ve got a mr beer I got for christmas last year still sitting in my basement. It sounded like a good idea at the time, but I’ve found beer is more about relaxing and drinking it than working and making it. [/quote] is it a kit that uses extract or an all mash kit? This is only my third batch and it only took thirty minutes. From sanitizing to the brew. It is insanely easy. If you want to to do your first batch I have no problems with showing you how. ---
**Author:** ![fbrendan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/d26b3c/32.png) [@fbrendan](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fbrendan)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2007, 1:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-home-brewers/39445/14 "2007-12-12T13:51:07Z")
[quote=“ecoshardcore,post:11,topic:39445"”] The roommate and I just finished our third batch. We are making an imperial chocolate stout. Our ipa should be done in two weeks, and the stout will be done in a month. 🙂 [/quote] Are you living with Ben? :tup: Last time I saw him out he said he had a batch brewing, and I know you two are friends… ---
**Author:** ![ecoshardcore](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ecoshardcore/32/7591_2.png) [@ecoshardcore](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ecoshardcore)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2007, 1:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-home-brewers/39445/15 "2007-12-12T13:55:03Z")
[quote=“brendansi,post:14,topic:39445"”] Are you living with Ben? :tup: Last time I saw him out he said he had a batch brewing, and I know you two are friends… [/quote] Yes, I live with the angry Norwegian! ---
**Author:** ![fbrendan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/d26b3c/32.png) [@fbrendan](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fbrendan)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2007, 1:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-home-brewers/39445/16 "2007-12-12T13:55:38Z")
[quote=“ecoshardcore,post:15,topic:39445"”] Yes, I live with the angry Norwegian! [/quote] lol :tup: :tup: ---
**Author:** ![slacker127](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/slacker127/32/7378_2.png) [@slacker127](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slacker127)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2007, 2:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-home-brewers/39445/17 "2007-12-12T14:11:59Z")
[quote=“JayS,post:12,topic:39445"”] I’ve got a mr beer I got for christmas last year still sitting in my basement. It sounded like a good idea at the time, but I’ve found beer is more about relaxing and drinking it than working and making it. [/quote] LOL no bullshit i did the exact same thing i bought the deluxe home brew kit. It was an expensive dust collector. ---
**Author:** ![slasky](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/slasky/32/7408_2.png) [@slasky](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slasky)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2007, 5:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-home-brewers/39445/18 "2007-12-12T17:48:01Z")
I have been brewing for about 12 years now. I mostly use products from wind river brewing. Their kits are very good and I never had a bad batch from them. ---
**Author:** ![Joe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joe/32/7219_2.png) [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2007, 6:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-home-brewers/39445/19 "2007-12-12T18:09:47Z")
I brew coors light. 1. fill up bottle with tap water 2. add food coloring to get a nice yellow 3. add 5 drops everclear with eye dropper 4. profit? ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2007, 6:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-home-brewers/39445/20 "2007-12-12T18:45:32Z")
[quote=“ecoshardcore,post:13,topic:39445"”] is it a kit that uses extract or an all mash kit? This is only my third batch and it only took thirty minutes. From sanitizing to the brew. It is insanely easy. If you want to to do your first batch I have no problems with showing you how. [/quote] No idea. It’s in a box in the basement. I start thinking about beer and go down to look at it and the problem is that my beer fridge is right down there too. So while thinking about beer I think, “you know what would go good right now, a beer!”. Next thing I know, lots of this :beer2: and not a lot of reading the directions in the kit. 🙂 Maybe this weekend I’ll take another look at it. Hmm, beer sounds good this weekend… [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-home-brewers/39445.md?page=2)