Recent content by xobes

So I've made a couple batches so far, both were good (drinkable at least). First was 9# Briess 2-Row Brewers Malt, Lovibond 1.8 12oz Weyermann Carafa II (Dehusked), Lovibond 375-488 4oz Chocolate Malt, Lovibond 350 This one was VERY dark. Not a 'clone'. Also had a phenolic infection...

Today was bottling day! I don't have any WM to compare to so I'll be holding off on commenting on how close I got. This was my first batch of beer ever. It was All-Grain. It was very fun to jump right in and start on something like this. :tank:

Last weekend I made a batch following the recipe and guidelines (roughly) that BadDeacon laid out. Here is what I did (my recipe/my notes and pictures): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x0JTMmfV_R8UqD6nV7LDsL0k8ftpNGHtjp9YJwRyQRk/pub Will get some real WM in Houghton in late August...

Ok, I've read through this whole thread, and I have to say, I am VERY excited to try brewing this beer! We've even had feedback from someone who's actually made it. I can't wait to try brewing my own Widowmaker clone! There's just one catch: I have never, in my life, brewed anything ever...