So last night (June 19th) I decided to try my second brew, the Caribou Slobber Extract Kit with Specialty Grains from Northern Brewer. I figured it was a good time to start a second batch as I recently emptied my primary fermenting carboy when I transferred my Bavarian Hefeweizen to its secondary fermentation home (transferred on June 15th, and I will post about that later). Not a lot to say on this one, I got it all done in 3 hours this time. Now that I have a better idea of what I am doing I find it easier to manage my time, and get everything done in a much more efficient manner. It also helps to get most of the equipment sanitized while the bringing the water to a boil, and while the chill is happening. This was my first time with specialty grains, and that part was a lot of fun. The grains have a great aroma, and it was a lot like making a big pot of tea, there was little to do besides let it steep. It was a lot of fun altogether, and it just reassured me I need to get a wort chiller soon. The chill process is one of the longest parts. But the best part is now I have 10 gallons of beer, 5 in primary, 5 in secondary, and I will get to start bottling in a few weeks. I would like to keep this pattern going, so I can be bottling every 2-3 weeks.
Cheers!
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