I've had a number of home brews (mine and others) over the years. The vast majority were "oh, that's a pretty decent beer". A few have been "Wow, that's amazing".
I went to a friend's house last weekend, he had a number of home brews, all full grain brewed, that were very drinkable, but nothing that made me want more. He's a chemist with a lot of knowledge, but he's not making "wow" beers. As I'm getting back into home brewing, it makes me wonder if I'll ever be able to brew "wow" beers.
What are the factors that determine the difference? Recipe? All grain vs extract? oxidation? Ingredient quality?
I've read a lot about brewing over the years, and it doesn't seem like rocket science to me. How come everyone can't brew their own amazing IPA's, big stouts, tasty saisons etc.? If I envision brewing Nelson IPA from Other Half, is it simply unlikely I'll ever get there?
I went to a friend's house last weekend, he had a number of home brews, all full grain brewed, that were very drinkable, but nothing that made me want more. He's a chemist with a lot of knowledge, but he's not making "wow" beers. As I'm getting back into home brewing, it makes me wonder if I'll ever be able to brew "wow" beers.
What are the factors that determine the difference? Recipe? All grain vs extract? oxidation? Ingredient quality?
I've read a lot about brewing over the years, and it doesn't seem like rocket science to me. How come everyone can't brew their own amazing IPA's, big stouts, tasty saisons etc.? If I envision brewing Nelson IPA from Other Half, is it simply unlikely I'll ever get there?