Well here we go. After an unexpected little surprise my mail carrier left in my mail box, I was able to purchase the last few items that I needed to continue my hobby of home brewing. Last night I purchased from Midwest Homebrewing Supply based out of Minneapolis, MN(www.midwestsupplies.com). Since I have been trying with all my might to get some information on quality products and after viewing some other companies catalogs I have found that if you go with Midwest you will definitely get more bang for your buck, which is great in this economic crisis that we are currently going through.
This go around I purchased some replacement items after breaking them on my last homebrew experience, which is probably not uncommon for most first timers. I purchased a floating thermometer for 5.95, a triple scale hydrometer for 5.95, a SUPER AGATA Bench Capper for 37.95, this is because I literally snapped my Emily capper into pieces on trying to bottle my first bottle and almost broke my wrist, Brewer's Best caps 144 count for 2.95, and for brewing this time and because I wanted the wife to enjoy the fruits of my labors a Raspberry Red Ale for 26.95, which is an amazing price for a brewing kit that includes everything that you need to make about 54 12oz bottles of homebrew. YUMMY!!! I also picked up a package of Irish Moss which is a seaweed derived fining. This clarifying agent accelerates protein coagulation during the end of the boil which helps prevent chill haze. I bought this for 1.40, which is great cause you only use a teaspoon for every batch of beer you make, so I am hoping this will last me at least for a few batches of homebrew.
The goal for this go around is to post pics of me homebrewing and for y'all to really understand how easy and fun this hobby can truly be. So I hope you all enjoy this little excerpt and look forward to seeing and reading more with pictures to come.
Happy Brewing...
Jon Anderson
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