My first brew

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Brewed a California Golden Ale from extract. Of course I couldn't wait to try it
and popped a few bottles early. A little more bitter than I like
but still tasty. After re-reading the directions I see it said to add less hops
for a less bitter beer. Oh well.

Getting ready to try a cream ale recipe using extract and grain.
I have lots of noob questions that I'll be posting as soon as I
decide on the recipe.

Cool board.

 

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Congrats on your first brew. It will mellow out over time, so if it's a bit bitter now, wait a few more weeks before trying the next one. Or just drink more, and eventually you'll grow to love it just the way it is.

 

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Yeah, I'm drinking another right now and it already tastes less bitter.
The first six I tried were only six days old in the bottle.
(I know, couldn't wait though and it was Super Bowl Sunday)
Now nine days old and it's already mellowing.

I need to get the next batch brewing because I can see
that first batch will be long gone before its prime and the next batch
is ready.