Brew number two away!
The whole process was a lot smoother this time as I expected it would.
I've opted for a IPA using a Black Rock kit. I was reliably informed that Black Rock and Mangrove Jacks are produced in the same factory in Christchurch but that Mangrove Jacks has slightly better ingredients. Given that this is only my second attempt at home brewing I figure the quality of the ingredients aren't likely to have too much impact on the final result. The other thing is that Mangrove Jacks didn't have as many interesting types of beer to make - after making a Munich Lager I was hardly going to go for a Dutch or Czech Lager.
I checked on the first batch which is quietly biding it time in the shed and all appears to be in order. The sediment is collecting nicely on the bottom of the bottles. It's less than two weeks until I can try a bottle... something to look forward to!
The whole process was a lot smoother this time as I expected it would.
I've opted for a IPA using a Black Rock kit. I was reliably informed that Black Rock and Mangrove Jacks are produced in the same factory in Christchurch but that Mangrove Jacks has slightly better ingredients. Given that this is only my second attempt at home brewing I figure the quality of the ingredients aren't likely to have too much impact on the final result. The other thing is that Mangrove Jacks didn't have as many interesting types of beer to make - after making a Munich Lager I was hardly going to go for a Dutch or Czech Lager.
I checked on the first batch which is quietly biding it time in the shed and all appears to be in order. The sediment is collecting nicely on the bottom of the bottles. It's less than two weeks until I can try a bottle... something to look forward to!
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