This is my second brew. The first batch I made before joining this most excellent brew site. I followed those directions and it turned out okay. This time I followed both directions and advice. I left the brew in the Primary for 3 weeks. The third week I gave Primary bucket a swirl to get the FG down a bit (which worked btw). I then transfered the brew to the bottling bucket and added the boiled sugar and a half bottle of Cherry flavoring. I brewed a Red Ale and thought the cherry would be a nice touch. I wasn't sure how it would taste so I only used a half bottle. 8 days after bottling I put a couple of bottles in the fridge and at the 10 day mark I opened the first bottle. I was happy to hear that beautiful fwish sound of a carbed beer. So far so good. I took a wiff of the bottle and it smells good. Poured the elixer into the glass and was greeted with an abundance of fine bubbles and a nice thick caramel colored foam. I stared adoringly at my creation then took a sip.
Ahhhhhh! All my fears and concerns just went away. It was smooth but not thin, flavorful with just a slight hint of the Cherry. I've never been very particular about the beer I drink as long as it's a Microbrew but I have to say this is some good &$%T.
Cheers to everyone at this site and the knowledge they bring and share.
Scott
Ahhhhhh! All my fears and concerns just went away. It was smooth but not thin, flavorful with just a slight hint of the Cherry. I've never been very particular about the beer I drink as long as it's a Microbrew but I have to say this is some good &$%T.
Cheers to everyone at this site and the knowledge they bring and share.
Scott
