My first extract beer - Step by step guide

[homebrewjapan]

I've just finished making my first beer which didn't involve a "kit" tin. I've written up the whole process step by step with lots of pics and I'd appreciate your comments on (1) anything I did wrong, (2) how I could improve what I did in future, and (3) any comments which would make this easier to follow for beginners.

http://homebrewjapan.wordpress.com/2009 ... ract-beer/

The smell coming from the airlock today is phenomenal.

[WishboneBrewery]

Your pictures are looking good... other than Asahi etc I can't say I really had that much 'Japanese' beer when I was there.
Do they actually have microbrewers over there making interesting beers?

[MartialAnt]

Hops schedule

60 minutes: 38g
15 minutes: 26g
15 minutes: 26g
0 minutes: 13g

Two 15min hop additions of the same hop??? Is this a cock up in the blog or have i missed something?

[homebrewjapan]

Thanks for spotting that - should be 15 and 5. I've updated the webpage!