Another new brewer

[rdheaney]

Hello all... I've been a lurker here for a while, as I've been learning and getting ready for my first attempt at home brewing. I just finished Charlie Papazian's first book last week, and I started my first batch yesterday - a Belgian Wit. Right now, it's happily bubbling away in the primary Looking forward to learning from this great community.

Bob

 

[Tinhorn]

Welcome and happy brewing

 

[Yrogerg1089]

Welcome to the addiction Bob!

 

[rdheaney]

Funny... this is exactly what the guy at the local homebrew supply shop said to me when I bought all my gear. I'm lucky to have a good shop in the neighborhood, and there's some really helpful and knowledgeable brewers working there. Awesome place.

Welcome to the addiction Bob!

 

[snowblind5150]

Sounds like you're off to a good start! Any beer bubbling away is always a positive thing!

Enjoy the process.

 

[rdheaney]

So, I've been meaning to follow up on this thread. My first batch finished 4 weeks of bottle conditioning (two weeks ago), and I'm thrilled with the result! I was expecting OK beer... but not something this good. I love it! It's an extract recipe similar to Blue Moon, but a bit stronger, spicier, and no need for an orange slice, since the desiccated orange peels I used bring out a nice hint of orange without it. It's really good, nice color, head, aroma.

I went with this recipe first, as my wife likes Blue Moon, and she bought me all the startup gear as a birthday present. I'd happily make this recipe again, but something tells me I'm going to want to experiment with other recipes now.

Now that I've seen the process from end-to-end for extract brewing, I've already got the itch to try a one-step infusion mash. Although, that feels like a rookie mistake, so I think I'll do a few more extracts over the next year or so and learn more before taking the leap.

I think it's time to start perusing the recipes on the forum and hunt down my next attempt. Any suggestions?

 

[flars]

Try some kit beers. I like the selection Northern Brewer has. Making a few kits will begin an understanding of the basics of beer, especially the difference in yeasts and fermentation temperature control.

Try one of the clones of a beer you and your wife enjoy.

Happy brewing.

 

[Beermeman]

New to Brewing and loving it ! Anyone near Palmyra Pa ?

 

[Cyclman]

Congrats on the 1st batch and welcome to the addiction.