KFBass
Well-Known Member
Hey all
Just thought I'd share my noob experience with a few of you just starting. So I bottled my first batch of a Mr Beer kit on the 16th after two weeks of fermenting. I cracked a couple on the 23rd for a family gathering, they were palatable, not sweet, had some head but lost it and all carbonation quickly. Still though, drinkable and decent for my first batch.
I cracked another today to check and take more notes (everyone takes tasting and recipe notes right?) and it's much better. retains the carbonation, the flavours seem to have mellowed to a more beerish taste. Tastes like I more expected it too. Can't wait to see what it tastes like on the 30th (two weeks in the bottle) and every week from then on!
Still, almost made it to two weeks with only cracking two homebrews! I think this patience thing will catch on!
Just thought I'd share my noob experience with a few of you just starting. So I bottled my first batch of a Mr Beer kit on the 16th after two weeks of fermenting. I cracked a couple on the 23rd for a family gathering, they were palatable, not sweet, had some head but lost it and all carbonation quickly. Still though, drinkable and decent for my first batch.
I cracked another today to check and take more notes (everyone takes tasting and recipe notes right?) and it's much better. retains the carbonation, the flavours seem to have mellowed to a more beerish taste. Tastes like I more expected it too. Can't wait to see what it tastes like on the 30th (two weeks in the bottle) and every week from then on!
Still, almost made it to two weeks with only cracking two homebrews! I think this patience thing will catch on!