I've been brewing for a little over a year now and I've got a question that I don't think has a specific answer. I've brewed beers that are a bit too sweet, and beers that are a bit too harsh on the bitterness from time to time. For the most part when I brew a style I try to stay within the parameters of the bjcp, yet still I sometimes get the sweet thing or the bitter thing going on too much.
I've realized that just because my calcualations come out within style guidelines doesn't always mean I've made a true example of the style. I was curious how some of you go about specifying quantities of the malt and the hops to get that perfect balance the first time you brew that style. Maybe it really is just trial and error and a bit of personal preference.
Have you ever brewed a style for the first time ever and really felt like you nailed it?
I've realized that just because my calcualations come out within style guidelines doesn't always mean I've made a true example of the style. I was curious how some of you go about specifying quantities of the malt and the hops to get that perfect balance the first time you brew that style. Maybe it really is just trial and error and a bit of personal preference.
Have you ever brewed a style for the first time ever and really felt like you nailed it?