BearsWickedBrew
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I've been glued to the internet the past few day's reading everything possible about homebrewing, I'm getting ready to make the trip to the LHBS for a kit.
What got me started in the 1st place was a Mr. Beer kit that my gf bought me for xmas. I definetly half-assed it...I followed the directions for the sanitation & wort, but when it came to bottling...I just kept putting it off....all in all...I'd say the brew sat in the Mr. Beer 2.5 gallon bucket for probably 3 months (way past the recommended time). Most of the bottles have this weird sweet/cidery taste. I didnt put in the effort..so I didnt expect a good finished product...but I was wondering whether or not you think the problem was definetly letting it ferment for too long?
I am a bit nervous that I spend more money on the real thing and the same thing happens, but @ this point I think it will be impossible not to try it out the proper way w/ a decent kit....everytime I drink a beer..I think of how much more satisfying it would be if I brewed it myself.
What got me started in the 1st place was a Mr. Beer kit that my gf bought me for xmas. I definetly half-assed it...I followed the directions for the sanitation & wort, but when it came to bottling...I just kept putting it off....all in all...I'd say the brew sat in the Mr. Beer 2.5 gallon bucket for probably 3 months (way past the recommended time). Most of the bottles have this weird sweet/cidery taste. I didnt put in the effort..so I didnt expect a good finished product...but I was wondering whether or not you think the problem was definetly letting it ferment for too long?
I am a bit nervous that I spend more money on the real thing and the same thing happens, but @ this point I think it will be impossible not to try it out the proper way w/ a decent kit....everytime I drink a beer..I think of how much more satisfying it would be if I brewed it myself.