Chenslee
Well-Known Member
The biggest mistake I made on my first batch (Nov 18)was not starting a second as soon as my primary was cleared. My second biggest mistake was then making a porter as my second batch, which after 5 weeks still isn't quite ready for the gas. I've been out of beer for 3 weeks.
My lack of experience prevents me from accurately predicting when a beer will be ready to drink, how long 5 gallons is going to last, or even knowing if a beer is ready to drink based on flavor. All I can do is brew my balls off until I run out of cash, cornie, or carboy and hope it pays off later.
Now I've got 15 gallons in some stage of undrinkability loafing around my house mocking my unfortunate logistic decisions. I open the pantry at least once a day and yell at my carboy and kegs "F****** FISNISH FERMENTING!! I WANT TO DRINK YOU!" I don't think it's helping.
I'm an impatient person and the homebrewing experience is teaching me patience and planning. You reap what you sow.
My lack of experience prevents me from accurately predicting when a beer will be ready to drink, how long 5 gallons is going to last, or even knowing if a beer is ready to drink based on flavor. All I can do is brew my balls off until I run out of cash, cornie, or carboy and hope it pays off later.
Now I've got 15 gallons in some stage of undrinkability loafing around my house mocking my unfortunate logistic decisions. I open the pantry at least once a day and yell at my carboy and kegs "F****** FISNISH FERMENTING!! I WANT TO DRINK YOU!" I don't think it's helping.
I'm an impatient person and the homebrewing experience is teaching me patience and planning. You reap what you sow.