My half buzzed post for today which goes contrary to what I'm doing right now. Probably should be posted somewhere else, but I think it's worth sharing with everyone.
The one thing that I think is probably the most important thing I learned once I had made a few batches. It's not always about the alcohol.
Many new brewers including myself started out thinking "hell yeah, I can brew beer and make it as strong as I want and get my buzz on!"
It didn't take me long to realize how far out there that line of thought was. Sure there is a time for the 10% Barleywine, or the 14% Imperial Stout. It's not always in the dead of winter on a cold day, although I think I drink more of my higher ABV beers in the winter.
But as I move on, I find myself wanting more of those session beers. The 4-5% wheats, pale ales, etc... I haven't made a mild or ordinary bitter yet, but it's on my list.
On a 74 degree day like today, the 6.5% red rye ale is good, but a bit much. On a warm day, it takes me a heck of a lot less beer to get to where I am now than if it were cold and rainy.
So what is the semi-buzzed point of this?
New Brewers.......
A great beer doesn't have to be loaded with alcohol. A great beer sometimes is the one that you can pour all day long and enjoy without seeing double.
And that is my Public Service Announcement for today.
The one thing that I think is probably the most important thing I learned once I had made a few batches. It's not always about the alcohol.
Many new brewers including myself started out thinking "hell yeah, I can brew beer and make it as strong as I want and get my buzz on!"
It didn't take me long to realize how far out there that line of thought was. Sure there is a time for the 10% Barleywine, or the 14% Imperial Stout. It's not always in the dead of winter on a cold day, although I think I drink more of my higher ABV beers in the winter.
But as I move on, I find myself wanting more of those session beers. The 4-5% wheats, pale ales, etc... I haven't made a mild or ordinary bitter yet, but it's on my list.
On a 74 degree day like today, the 6.5% red rye ale is good, but a bit much. On a warm day, it takes me a heck of a lot less beer to get to where I am now than if it were cold and rainy.
So what is the semi-buzzed point of this?
New Brewers.......
A great beer doesn't have to be loaded with alcohol. A great beer sometimes is the one that you can pour all day long and enjoy without seeing double.
And that is my Public Service Announcement for today.