MrFebtober
Well-Known Member
Well, I'm four batches deep in all-grain brew now, but thought the best direction to move now is to doing Mr. Beer batches.
J/K, I received this kit from a co-worker. He got it as a gift and despite much encouragement from myself, he had no interest in trying it out (and no, I'm not the one who gifted it to him). Eventually, I offered to take it off his hands as the ingredients expire in a couple months anyway. I figured at the least I would get myself a small, spigoted vessel to use for cider or other very small batches, and some extract that, at the very least, could be used for yeast starters, or possibly I could make the beer according to the instructions just to find out what's what.
However, now I'm on the fence about what to do. Maybe the beer is worth brewing. Maybe I should try to find someone interested in getting into brewing (or is it likely to turn people off brewing)? This kit is the "West Coast Pale Ale." Anybody made/tried it? I've started this pole to get the recommendation of the HBT community. Other suggestions welcome.
BTW, I hope this doesn't come across as snobbery. I really know nothing about Mr. Beer brewing. I bet there are plenty of people on here that have started into brewing this way.
J/K, I received this kit from a co-worker. He got it as a gift and despite much encouragement from myself, he had no interest in trying it out (and no, I'm not the one who gifted it to him). Eventually, I offered to take it off his hands as the ingredients expire in a couple months anyway. I figured at the least I would get myself a small, spigoted vessel to use for cider or other very small batches, and some extract that, at the very least, could be used for yeast starters, or possibly I could make the beer according to the instructions just to find out what's what.
However, now I'm on the fence about what to do. Maybe the beer is worth brewing. Maybe I should try to find someone interested in getting into brewing (or is it likely to turn people off brewing)? This kit is the "West Coast Pale Ale." Anybody made/tried it? I've started this pole to get the recommendation of the HBT community. Other suggestions welcome.
BTW, I hope this doesn't come across as snobbery. I really know nothing about Mr. Beer brewing. I bet there are plenty of people on here that have started into brewing this way.