Brooklyn Brew Shop Everyday IPA All Grain Brewing

Brewing the Brooklyn Brew Shop Everyday IPA Kit. www.brooklynbrewshop.com
Detailed review of the process showing the following stages:
1) All grain brewing
2) Fermentation 21:20
3) Bottling 22:51
Tasting video is now up: • Everyday IPA Tasting

[@assuager]

Bro, don't usually comment on here but this was just too helpful. Thanks for putting the time in to make this and help so many people. Brooklyn Brew should pay you.

[@BankStreetBrewery]

+The Assuager Thanks! Appreciate the feedback.

[@PeterTarr]

We need more videos from these guys!

[@josephappleton1061]

The Assuager used nitro cans les hops more sweetness fruity

[@danielguillermo7055]

instablaster...

[@BrewNub]

This is the first video I watched when I started learning how to make beer. After a year of making multiple beers, my friends now come over to help make brewing videos. Thanks for getting us started!

[@christophermathews1402]

Thanks for making a easy to follow tutorial! I just brewed my first batch and this was a great sense check to ensure I was following the instructions correctly.

[@MarceloValimCardoso]

I usually don't comment in any video, but this one really helped me. It was my first time brewing beer! thanks for your time doing this!

[@curtisheppler6620]

Today is my third time brewing, and every time I’ve brewed I’ve kept your video ready to view to make sure I don’t miss anything. Great video man!

[@jamesdavies5270]

This video really helped me with my Brooklyn kit - and I find myself STILL referring to it even though I have brewed several times now from purchased ingredients. I have to say, I like the presenters manner and informative dialogue. Thank you!

[@beerdividends]

I’m doing my first home brew ever and this video is wayyy more helpful then the instructions lol dude ur the man for making this! Much appreciated, CHEERS!🍺

[@drewsventek2220]

Just got this brew kit from my family for Christmas. I guess I am the alcoholic in the family. This video is extremely helpful since the instructions that came with the kit make it seem too easy. Thank you for doing this by the instructions. This video shows some of the difficulties that come with this kit and how to avoid them. Very helpful!!

[@BankStreetBrewery]

+Drew Sventek Thanks! I hope you enjoy home brewing.

[@trommelhaus]

Thank you for the video, it's very helpful for a first time brewer like myself! I just picked up the Brew Shop kit and will be following along with this video step by step.

[@BankStreetBrewery]

Tim Borton Let us know how it goes!

[@trommelhaus]

+Bank Street Brewery It turned out very well but I also had a slight issue with overcarbonation. So, everyone trying out this kit, be careful with how much honey you use!

[@DennisKwasnycia]

+Tim Borton If you're using honey for priming, pay attention to Lintner scale, honey will be different from sample to sample, so you have to measure the gravity of that honey in solution and calculate to get the vol of CO2 required for that brew. IPA should be about 2.2 volumes. Just stick with corn dextrose or cane sugar, the honey doesn't add any flavor, it gets consumed by the yeast. There are charts available that compare style, to volumes of co2 to how much sugar to use in solution.

[@domgod90]

thanks for the instructions, I received the kit at christmas and didnt take the time to try it since I wasn’t sure how to do it. Very clear instructions, thank you again

[@nicolehayes9889]

I just wanted to say thank you so much for creating this video! i have brewed a few one gallon kits now, and wouldn't have been able to do it at all without your thorough step by step video instructions! Thanks so much!

[@BankStreetBrewery]

Nicole Hayes glad the video helped. Let me know how it turns out.

[@Leedsutd1985]

Very helpful video for a first time brewer! I tried to watch a few other videos first but they were a little convoluted. Appreciate the help.

[@PeterTarr]

Great video. Very informative. No rushing here - thanks for the detailed process. Do you have more videos? LOVE to see a bunch of different ones from y'all!

[@owentaylor962]

Panicked when reading the instructions online. Your video provided a super helpful visual. Thank you sir

[@BankStreetBrewery]

Owen Taylor glad it helped

[@martinlawson6421]

Thank you for the video. I'm a 1st time brewer. About to start my IPA now. This was very helpful

[@BankStreetBrewery]

Awesome. Hopefully the first of many.

[@Abalamification]

Hey man love the video helped me and the wife repair our marriage through brewing. Cheers happy new year

[@joerock7415]

Thanks for the video I don't think I could have done this without the visual! Just bottled and hope to be enjoying my tasty brew in a couple weeks! Hope you have time to make some more videos soon.

[@MrScotsal]

I have got to the fermenting stage and wasn't sure whether I was on the right track, so this was very helpful. thanks

[@Nicholas_Young]

Hey man. Don’t know if you are still there but you helped me out a lot here in 2020. Thank you

[@chesterfield5704]

I have made kits in the UK that come as syrup but this is the first time using a grain and I was really confused! This video was great and really helped.

[@mrpatty29]

Cheers, had the beer kit for a few years, finally put it on. The instrsuctions on the site were good, but this helped clarify - I wasn't sure how the airlock should be sealed given that the container is glass and the last homebrew I made was done in plastic bottles which were able to expand with the gases being released..

[@jakemarch-jones2789]

Really, really helpful video. Thanks man. Just brewed mine today whilst watching this and its sat fermenting now.

[@nd3783]

Was getting lost in the instructions. Just worked all this tonight. Thank you for your video. I'll continue with the rest in two weeks.

[@jairzuniga4948]

When you strain the mash sounds exactly like me after going to taco bell, btw great video, really helpful

[@noelledial1449]

This was sooooo helpful, I had trouble getting started with my Chocolate Maple Porter but this was a wonderful tutorial!

[@BankStreetBrewery]

Noelle Dial glad it helped. The chocolate maple porter sounds delicious!

[@johnp.turner2000]

My question is why can't you seal jar the sanitizer for using on the bottle day?

[@evanm619]

Great video! Super helpful! Badass kitchen and wares! Can you post a video with an alternate way to siphon?

[@Jace7077]

Absolutely great video. You need to make more videos. Great work and thanks!

[@DAlimpBIZKIT]

You really helpful man, I used your video for reference, as I got the Brew Kit for Elvis Juice! I've just finished bottling my beer and now I'm waiting for the 2 weeks before I can drink it!!

[@jeffwarren7852]

What is the blue wire around the jug while in the basement? I'm assuming something to maintain the required temperature?

[@BankStreetBrewery]

It’s a heat belt. My basement gets fairly cold in the winter so I will use the heat belt. It’s for raising a 5 gallon carbon up a few degrees so for the 1 gallon jug I usually just place it nearby to give a little bit of residual heat.

[@TardyTomato]

Most helpful video I have seen. It was very informative and hope you continue to make more.

[@mark100nl]

Thanks man, had a few question marks upon getting one of these kits but this helped a lot. Goin' at it this week!

[@GearheadStew]

Lol, I have this kit but I don't think I have enough big pots to actually pull this off! Looks like a lot of work as well, think I'll just buy my beer. 👍 🤣

[@kjmanoni]

thanks for the video. I hope I did it right. yours got way darker after 3 days and mine looks the same after slowed fermentation. on day 5 now

[@brettler]

I just bottled my everyday IPA. I can’t thank you enough for this video as it was very helpful. Though, you said there was an easier way to siphon the beer. Is that available for me to watch? Thanks, Mike.

[@ToMato872]

I believe he was saying it’s easier if you put it higher up

[@Pauliousus]

Very awesome video; made an excellent batch of beer. Watching this was much more helpful then just reading instructions. Beer was a bit over-carbonated in a few but overall tasty! If I brew at home again I'm sure this video will be my reference. Thank you.

[@BankStreetBrewery]

+Paul Offerman Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@persemprephoto]

Thank You this was very helpful for a first time Brew novice.

[@beefcrack]

Thank you for this! Im new the homebrewing world and i just got this exact kit.

[@alastairdinning2891]

really helpful video, gave me way more insight to the process, and what to expect from the kit. Thanks!!

[@GrandpappyG]

I accidentally put spring water to put the little bit of water that I need after filling the jug. Is that gunna be a big deal???

[@barruzza]

Thanks for making this. It was more helpful than the Brooklyn Brew video. Nice kitchen, love the backsplash.

[@cyclonic7134]

I just received this kit and already did it. I'm watching you hoping I did it right!

[@BankStreetBrewery]

I'm sure it will be great. Let us know how you like it.

[@terenceryan6051]

What if you used the airlock right away instead of the blow off tube?

[@BruceCampbellLCSW]

Great video. Thanks. Helped a lot with my first attempt with this kit. Can't wait to taste the result.

[@jscott130]

Great Video! I got that same kit for Christmas. Can't wait to try it. Having seen this video will help, I'm sure.

[@BankStreetBrewery]

+jscott130 Let us know how it turns out. Just remember to have fun.

[@jscott1320]

OK, So I finally got around to making this beer. It's been bottled, now I'm waiting the two weeks. (It made 7 500 ml bottles) Question: Can I put the beer in the fridge at some point during the two weeks or do I have to leave it at room temperature for the whole time?

[@ashishtyagi8934]

Thanks for the step-by-step guide! Really helped me brew my own batch. I bottled my Everyday IPA yesterday and it was super hard to get the suction in the pipes for the siphoning. After 4 failed attempts to siphon from pot to bottles, I gave up and just ended up pouring the beer into the bottles through a funnel and sieve. I'm currently seeing a little bit of sediment at the bottom of every bottle, so I'm not sure if that was because of my makeshift siphoning method. What purpose do the pipes serve anyway? It was definitely the hardest part of the process and kind of put me off from wanting to brew again.

[@BankStreetBrewery]

There are different ways to transfer and bottle beer, one easy way is with an auto siphon. This makes it very easy, and the only reason I didn’t use mine in the video was just to show how to do it with the kit. Don’t worry about a little bit of sediment at the bottom of the bottles. You will get this with every bottle conditioned beer you make. It’s mostly just a little yeast and some other sediment, and perfectly safe to drink too. Most people will just pour out the bottle to that point as to not make the beer look cloudy.

[@ashishtyagi8934]

Just saw a quick video on the auto siphon and it looks revolutionary (and super cheap too)! Definitely using that if I make my own beer again. Thanks for the prompt responses and excellent videos. You've turned a bunch of beer lovers into beer makers :)

[@sidehustle2478]

Look easy enough I am very interesting in brewing my own beer this will probably be the closest I get to doing it. I look forward to giving it a try ty.

[@BankStreetBrewery]

Definitely give it a try!

[@BigTeste]

This instructional video is so helpful and very easy to follow. The scene-length for each step and the overall pace of this video makes it particularly enjoyable. Great job! What led me to your video? I've done my first few home brews in the kitchen with malt extract kits and I noticed that I unknowingly ordered two all-grain kits the other night!!! I was also relieved to see you casually perform this in a kitchen setting, whereas most seem to be outside using those gatorade boilers..I'm not there yet. This video really helps someone who is getting started in the process. Also noticed you did this without using a brew bag, nice!

[@mauricioromero6115]

Thanks for the video! Huge help. Bought a brewers best kit and a Brooklyn brew ingredient kit but you made this easy

[@janbos8666]

very informative, thank you... I have gotten to the stage of fermenting, but I do wonder one thing: The instructions clearly say to rinse the sanitized equipment and let it airdry. What I see in you video that you bottle the beer in a still wet just sanitized bottle. Personally I wouldn't do that becausel sanitation fluid will mix with the beer. Please enlighten me if I see this process wrong...

[@BankStreetBrewery]

Jan Bos I would follow the instructions that come with your kit since there are. No-rinse sanitizer and sanitizer that you need to rinse. My kit said it was a no-rinse sanitizer. Not sure why it says to air dry to be honest. Starsan is a common no-rinse sanitizer that I use. It has lots of bubbles but does not hurt the beer in any way.

[@fozzy138]

Excellent walkthrough. This was very helpful. Thank you for the share.

[@mikewolski9361]

Thanks for doing the leg work! Time to put my knowledge to the test!

[@jamesbarker4322]

Thanks. V helpful. But for 8beers why bother? I’m half way through and wishing I hadn’t started

[@BankStreetBrewery]

I agree, I don’t brew 1 gallon kits very often. But it is a great way to see if you enjoy brewing before investing in a 5 or 10 gallon setup. The time commitment is about that same whether it’s 1, 5 or 10 gallons for me.

[@zossua7375]

Why do you need to sanitize the pot you put the tube in?

[@jonathansantos1748]

how many grams of hops do you think come with the kit?

[@closedcaptioncomedy]

Hey there, loved this video. Helped lots. Question for or anyone else, how do you measure in the 1/5th. It says to put 1/5 of the hops at a time. Is there a specific way to do this, or is everyone just eyeballing it into 5 different little dishes. Any help would be great

[@BankStreetBrewery]

I usually just put them into roughly equal piles, never noticed a difference. If you want to be more precise you can just use a kitchen scale.

[@flaviob829]

Hi - great video, thanks! Is it ok that the sanitizer gets in contact with the beer? Is it harmful for humans?

[@BankStreetBrewery]

There are different types of sanitizer. The type I use is the no-rinse sanitizer Star San, which is perfectly fine to contact the beer

[@robjackson1273]

Thank you for the video why do you think they did not put better instructions in the dam box???

[@BankStreetBrewery]

Rob Jackson I’m not sure

[@jamesgreene608]

Had the devil's own time with the siphon. Finally got enough gravity on my side and got a flow of sorts, but it was an inconstant stream. When it came to bottling I lost patience and retired the siphon. I poured it straight out of the honey mix pot into the growler and pints. Will have to see how it turns out but I don't see the advantage of running it through a tube. Am I nuts?

[@BankStreetBrewery]

You’ll still end up with carbonated beer in the end. The idea is to minimize oxygen in your beer after fermentation which can impact the quality. Try using an auto siphon, it will make your life a lot easier when bottling.

[@ddreuss]

TY for the in depth video. Unlike Brooklyn's video which is 2:11 and shows literally nothing about to help "Beginner" brewer. When you say store your beer in a dark place. Does this mean a unused frig or just somewhere you don't use at room temp.

[@ddreuss]

PS. how was the taste

[@BankStreetBrewery]

I just put in my basement away from sunlight, but out in the open. Most important thing is the temperature and then you want to keep it away from sunlight.

[@BankStreetBrewery]

It tastes great! A good crowd pleasing IPA (not over the top bitterness). Here's the tasting video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYqom5yPesedjZI I over carbonated this one a little.

[@ddreuss]

Starting mine tomorrow. I'm just hoping I don't die after the first drink because I did something wrong...lol

[@ddreuss]

I have a little delay in starting, but have another question. When you begin your "Sparging" process @6:22. Could you use a filter (coffee filter) to separate from all solids to include the Yeast ?? and would it be a good idea to clean out the stock pock prior to "Sparging" ??? With the understanding that I will have to sanitize it.

[@martinhoes1558]

Thank you for the video. It was step for step very helpful. Very easy to follow.

[@paulturner1210]

Awesome video, thanks. Do you keep the lid on during the boil? Worried about reducing it too much... Also would you recommend dry hopping using this kit for a bit of added flavour?

[@BankStreetBrewery]

Don’t worry about the boil off, most recipes factor it in. If too much gets boiled off you can either keep the higher abv beer or just add some water close to the end of the boil (check to see how much water you want post boil). Definitely dry hop it if you have some hops. I think it would make it a lot better.

[@lakrasia]

Excellent video, thanks. You make everything so very clear.

[@stangodbey4789]

Do you like that Climax? I've tried 2 separate bottles and didn't care for it honestly. I definitely like mine better. Anyway thanks for walking me through this. My kit didn't come with instructions.

[@BankStreetBrewery]

I thought the climax was decent, but guessing yours would be a lot better. I wish I could make my own

[@myssdaisy2009]

thank you for this awesome and very detailed video! I know someone that is selling the same beer kit for $10. I think we will buy it and make it!

[@stowehouses]

Really helpful video, I started this kit two weeks ago. Would be interested to hear what methods employed here you found to be less than optimal (you mentioned this specifically regarding the siphoning process).

[@BankStreetBrewery]

+Jeffrey Abboud The auto siphon was the biggest. I also typically use a bigger batch of sanitizer and then use a bottling bucket with tap to bottle i.e., a 2 gal Mr. Beer kit for 1 gallon batches, and the Coopers DIY container for 5 gal batches. I also use mostly dextrose/corn sugar for carbonation (coopers carbonation drops are very easy) to get more precise carbonation.

[@jtkraynak]

Very helpful video! Quick question: Any suggestions for cleaning the jug out after brewing? I have a really big ring of yeast stuck to the jug around the tapered neck of the bottle that I can't get off.

[@BankStreetBrewery]

+DallasMTBR You can use a cleaner like PBW (powdered brewery wash) by Five Star or B-Brite. Sometimes I let it soak overnight and it usually comes off fairly easily. You can also use a carboy brush that fits into the jug to make it easier.

[@davidruiz2656]

Thank you so much for this video. Very helpful and straight to the point!

[@partsunknown9738]

Wow thank you! This is incredible I just put it into a dark area I’m super excited!

[@DeejayTrickz1]

Great video. Very helpful. Only think is for me after 3 days of fermenting my mix hasn’t gone clear like yours has. Have I don’t something wrong in the process?

[@BankStreetBrewery]

Loic Kinstrie probably nothing wrong. Just make sure the fermentation temperature is in the range of what the yeast needs and it should ferment out.

[@RetroBacon1]

So I can just put the beer into plastic water bottles? and then I have to wait another 2 weekds again to drink the bottles?

[@BankStreetBrewery]

+Cazzy Cote Yes, but put them in amber plastic bottles or keep them away from sunlight. It takes about 2 weeks for them to naturally carbonate.

[@FrightFiend]

Great video! I received a few 1 gallon brew kits for Christmas and I also purchased a 5 gallon kit myself. Looking to ease into it first before doing a much larger batch. This definitely helped me along the way! I look forward to trying out this IPA!

[@allyhenderson8018]

I got the Punk IPA kit for christmas but no instructions.Im going to give it a bash next week thanks to your video.Cheers.Can I sanitize everything before I start and leave it all to dry before using.

[@BankStreetBrewery]

Yes, you can sanitize everything in advance. I wouldn't let them sit for a long time as some bugs could get in eventually, and if something comes into contact with something you can just quickly re-sanitize.

[@guaranteedallauthentic6074]

@29:19 you did spray the sanitizer on top of the bottle with the beer in it?

[@billbovard4861]

Three questions for BBS: 1) Are the kits supposed to include sanitizer? Mine don't have it. 2) Why don't you put the instructions in the kit? We can print them online, but you could easily include them. 3) During fermentation, why do we create a blow-off tube and then later switch to the airlock? Don't they do exactly the same thing? Thanks! Bill

[@BankStreetBrewery]

+Bill Bovard We're not part of the Brooklyn Brew Shop so we can only really answer 1 & 3. 1) it should come with sanitizer, so I would contact them and let them know you didn't receive a full kit. 3) It does the same thing, but sometime fermentation can be pretty vigorous for the first few days, and the airlock could be pushed out. A blow-off tube allows more CO2 to escape.

[@valentijnvanspijker1651]

Great video! One question though: Aren't you supposed to rinse everything after sanitizing it? I mean, I can't imagine the sanitizer tasting very good.

[@BankStreetBrewery]

Valentijn van Spijker The sanitizer provided in the kit is a non-rinse sanitizer and won't leave any flavors behind. Another example of a popular non-rinse sanitizer is Star San.

[@D_UNKn]

thanks for the video, very helpful , now 2 weeks wait for my first batch Oatmeal Stout !!!!!!

[@andrewshields4691]

Hey man. First - awesome video. Thanks for walking us through this. Second, a question on your filter - do you know what size the holes are? My brother and I tried to use a filter that was WAY too tight and it clogged up with hops turning our step pouring the wort into the gallon jug a nightmare.

[@BankStreetBrewery]

A lot of my strainers get clogged up so I usually use a sanitized spoon to clear it out while pouring, kind of a pain. On bigger systems you can get different types of false bottoms, but even some of those you’ll need a spoon as well. The shop.theelectricbrewery.com makes some cool hop stoppers for kegging etc.. that might give you some ideas to build a filter.

[@andrewshields4691]

@@BankStreetBrewery Thanks so much! I'll take a look!

[@14Mentalist]

Hello I like your video. I wanted to ask what's the life of the beer once made. would it be safe in an air tight container in A shed. Thanks

[@BankStreetBrewery]

It really depends on the temperature of the shed/storage. Most beers ca be stored at cellar temperatures (approx. 50-55F) and lighter beers between 40-50F, assuming you have bottled the beer and it has carbonated already. Higher alcohol beers, say above 10%, could last for a few years, while I've never had a home brew go bad before (longest I've been able to have it before drinking was 6 months, but I would guess its fine up to a year)

[@colledgematt]

Great video - I’ve been following this for a similar brew kit. When the beer has been bottled, what temperature do they need to be stored at?

[@BankStreetBrewery]

Matt Colledge Room temperature. Most ales you want above 65F, 68-72F works well.

[@wesmac68]

Like someone else said, nice kitchen! Good vid, my only suggestion would be bigger sanitizing container

[@BankStreetBrewery]

+Wes McElravy Definitely! I had some trouble with that one. I have a bigger one I use for 5 gal and 10 gal batches, but need to get a more appropriate container for the 1 gal batches.

[@alanbeddoes1575]

How much water?

[@pocheymu]

i like the double strainer set up. im gonna do that next time

[@DennisKwasnycia]

That's a cute little brew ^.^ For the time investment, I think it's good to go with a higher yielding setup. It's not much more work and can in fact be less work. I understand this works on a budget. But slightly larger pots and drilling holes for inexpensive valves is not that much more money. 5gallon batch minimum for me. After giving beer to friends doesn't leave a whole lot for yourself with 1 gallon batches.

[@YourAtheistNeighbor]

Well, it's good if you're a first time brewer and aren't sure how good it's going to taste. I wouldn't want 5 gallons of swill.

[@King_Lyrid]

Wish this video was made before I first tried using this kit. I plan on making a couple small batches this year, and seeing how you did it will help me a lot. Also, is it worth running the grains through a mesh bag to get as much liquid out when making the wort?

[@BankStreetBrewery]

Yes and no. Any extra liquid you get is good but don't squeeze the grains, it could add tannin to your wort which could add a little bitterness.

[@King_Lyrid]

Appreciate the feedback and a little bit of knowledge!

[@lau8667]

Awesome video; thanks for sharing! Greetings from Europe.

[@furrymcfurlough4213]

This video is great, so helpful

[@alanneilson6039]

You're a legend for making this. Thanks mate!

[@EarlyHumanStudio]

thanks for the video really helped me, just quick question can I use a Twin Bubble Airlock instead of the blow off tube ???

[@BankStreetBrewery]

Yes you can. But if the fermentation gets aggressive it can push past your airlock, in which case you can just clean and sanitize the airlock and put it back in. I tend to use the blow off tube unless there is a lot of head space for the beer. Usually in the 1 gal jugs don't leave you with a lot of headroom.

[@partsunknown9738]

Bank Street Brewery what happens if the foam get sucked through the tube while fermenting?

[@craign3766]

Great video, thanks for putting it up. I'll be watching again when doing my Punk IPA brew from BBS that I've just received. Couple of questions though that you may have answered before, so sorry if I am repeating: 1). After you dissolved the honey and you added it to the other pan of boiling water (?) you mentioned something about santisation. Did you sanitise the pan you tranferred the mixture into? Did you sanitise the pan you dissolved the honey into also? 2). When spraying the sanitiser on the bottles will that not drip into the beer and cause issues? Taste or otherwise? Looking forward to brewing my first beer!

[@BankStreetBrewery]

+Craig Newman Thanks for the feedback! 1) I didn't sanitize those two pots since I had them boiling with water, sterilizing them. I probably should have sanitized the pot I transferred them into as well just to make sure. 2) This step is not necessary if your bottles and caps are sanitized properly. I must have felt that it came into contact with something so I sprayed them with the bottle. Not a lot of sanitizer got in the bottle so I wasn't worried, since it is a non-rinse solution. But you're right, you don't want to add a lot of sanitizer into the beer. Cheers!

[@puiski]

Thank you for the video mate! Very well explained. But I have one question. In the instructions it says to recirculate the wort through the grain once (and in a short video they have in youtube they say 2 or 3 times). I saw that you didn't recirculate even once. Is it that you forgot or that it is okey not to do it? Thanks in advance.

[@BankStreetBrewery]

Its ok not to do it, but totally up to you. It would filter the wort more making a bit more clear, but that doesn't matter to me.

[@jimmccloskey3601]

I think it's also to fully extract (rinse out) all of the sugars in the grain? Anyway, great video thanks!! Simple & direct. Ha especially love the admonition that we all got it for Christmas and that we all like to drink while brewing ;-). I've done Brooklyn Brew about 3 times now, and the main reason I hit KZbin for it was to see how others handled the not-fully-clear list of extra equipment needed. On that note, great job at showing all the equipment and physical requirements--makes me wonder how I somehow did it last week without the handy "mystery arm"...

[@BankStreetBrewery]

I think that may be right as well. Would be an interesting experiment to see how much efficiency is gained. Glad you liked the video! These kits are a great way to get into brewing with and to experiment with as well.

[@marcjanssen4132]

don't you have to wash out the things with water after you have used the sanitizer or isn't it toxic at all? sorry for the question, I'm german and quite confused with the instructions

[@BankStreetBrewery]

The sanitizer that comes with the kit is safe to use without rinsing after. There are some sanitizers that you need to rinse after but there are a bunch that you don't. Starsan is another common brand that does not need to be rinsed either.

[@chriswareing5687]

Great video, massive help to see it done as you did 🍺

[@matthewtaylor4580]

Great video. Wish I would have watched before brewing instead of after!

[@rowdycowboy85]

Thanks for the informative video. It really helped me a lot! I struggled w/ temp during the mash but hopefully it works out OK. Question: I plan on "bottling" in a flip top growler. Would that be a problem or should I really use bottles instead?

[@BankStreetBrewery]

rowdycowboy85 Flip top bottles will be fine. I actually prefer to use flip top bottles, just didn't have any available at the time. Good luck with your brew!

[@rowdycowboy85]

Bank Street Brewery so the growler is a no go then? I don't see why it would be any different to use it opposed to several smaller bottles?

[@BankStreetBrewery]

rowdycowboy85 Growlers are perfectly fine to use.

[@SuperBarracudaa]

thanks a lot man! without your video id been lost!!!

[@chlero_eyes]

I tried filltering the sediment using a funnel filter and a fine mesh bag but I always end up with it in my 🍺, any ideas on better filtering?

[@BankStreetBrewery]

I don't worry about filtering it once I get to the bottling phase as most of the sediment settles out by then and I don't mind the yeast being mixed in the beer when I drink it. I'm sure there are lots of ways to filter it, but I'm not too experienced with them. During the boil I sometimes use hop bags or nylon mesh bags (i.e., BIAB) to reduce the amount of hops I need to filter. When I dry hop I use sterilized hop bags to put the hops in.

[@Leedsutd1985]

The sugar that you mentioned, at way stage does that go in?

[@BankStreetBrewery]

At the bottling stage. That will carbonate the beer over a couple of weeks from bottling.

[@TheRandomgigi]

so i collected all those emtpy beer bottles is there any other way to cap it ? i dont have caps or a capper i thought about buying cork caps will that do the trick ? any ideas ?

[@BankStreetBrewery]

tomer gigi if you’re using typical beer bottles you will need a capper and the crowns for a proper seal. You could also get some plastic bottles that are designed for pressure (like pop bottles) and use the screw caps.

[@dgallag339]

Good luck, gonna bottle mine this weekend hopefully.

[@BankStreetBrewery]

dgallag339 Let us know how it goes. Just put up our tasting video, and it turned out nicely. A little over carbonated, but I think I put in a bit more honey than it called for.