Hello from West Michigan

Hello everyone. I have been lurking on here for a spell. What a fantastic site. I have learned so much in such a short time reading through the many posts. I will surely be upgrading my account.

I have many fond memories of dad brewing as a child, so I decided to get into brewing myself. Last night I pulled off my first AG. What an experience. All in all the brew day went fairly smooth. Did an Imperial Pale Ale. I found it very enjoyable and learned a great deal about my equipment, the brewing process and what I need to improve on with the next brew.


Tony

Welcome to (posting to) HBT!

I have similar memories of my grandfather when I was a kid. It's one of the reasons I wanted to do it as well.

Welcome Tony. We all love it here. Many of us make this our daily home. Keep learning and keep brewing.

Hey fellow Michibrewer! I'm down between Kalamazoo and Benton Harbor in the Bangor/Covert area. Are there any LHBS in Muskegon (Mosquito)?

Welcome to HBT!
How did your first AG experience go? Kind of hectic? I know it was for me.

Jim Karr, no LHBS in Muskegon. I have been going to Siciliano's Market in Grand Rapids. Great little store, very helpfull staff and tons of craft brews. Their 10% off mix and match cases gets me everytime.

RichBrewer, the AG brew went without any major hiccups. It was very interesting to actually experience the process first hand. I found that keeping notes handy, as well as taking some, was a big help. I can't wait to taste the rewards of my first efforts at AG brewing.

Welcome from another Michigander, and congrats on the first AG. Glad to hear it went well. Mine was a couple months ago and I'm enjoying the beers while planning on what to brew next.

I'm formerly from W. Michigan - I grew up in the GR area, lived in Holland in the 90's. The whole Holland-Grand Haven-Muskegon corridor is really growing.

Good luck with your brewing.

Welcome to another Michigan Brewer!