My First!!!

[Gambrinus]

Bottled my first brew today. It was unbelievably clear and my taste test was outstanding. Better get my carboy cleaned out and my next brew in! This rocks!!:rockin: :rockin: :rockin:

 

[Gambrinus]

I won't have much choice but to wait. I will be gone until the first week of April so they should be good and ready. I can't wait though!!

 

[Brewsmith]

Not to mention a couple weeks before it really starts tasting even better. Fill that carboy asap. Better yet, fill two.

 

[Gambrinus]

This ROCKS!!:rockin: :rockin: :rockin: :rockin: Beer rules!! I did a West Coast Pale Ale. I may try a lager next. But I better get in in though. I only have a week to get everything ordered, shipped and fermenting.

 

[Brewsmith]

Just know that lagers take longer and are a little more complex. Temperature control is key. Your neck of the woods might not be a problem. My first lager is in a temperature controlled fridge to keep it in the low 50's.

 

[Gambrinus]

My basement is perfect. It never gets above 57-60 degrees. I have heard lagers are tricky,... but they are my favorite so hopefully my attention to detail will help out.

 

[Ó Flannagáin]

Good luck with your lager, and a big "HELL YEA!" on your first brew!

 

[Schlenkerla]

I won't have much choice but to wait. I will be gone until the first week of April so they should be good and ready. I can't wait though!!

Lucky You!!! At least you won't be tortured everyday having to look at those bottles.

I remember my first batch I waited a month before popping one open. I looked at them everyday after work. The temptation was great but I resisted. It was well worth the wait.

 

[stale]

how the hell can everybody wait soo long! My biggest problem is when it is just getting to be really good I only have a bottle or two left. sigh!

 

[McKBrew]

I have to try one after the first week in the bottle just to see what is happening. Can't resist the urge.

 

[Gambrinus]

Well... I did cave in.... and it was great. I did decide; however, that I will go ahead and wait for another two weeks to drink the rest... since I kind of have to anyway.