Did my first extract lastnite

[Adnic69]

Just want to say I did my first extract, it was not as bad as I thought it would be either. I was as methodical as I could have been. I ended up adding the yeast at 11 pm and was half expecting to find a mess all over the floor when I came down this morning but no, just a nice sound of gurgling as I got to the kitchen and no mess.

Can't wait now. Will be a good few months I guess, by the time it's bottled and mature enough to drink.

http://hbd.org/cgi-bin/recipator/rec...p=20&item=4973
that is what I brewed. Anyone done this or anything similar? What was it like?

 

[uwmgdman]

You link is broken..........

 

[Adnic69]

http://hbd.org/cgi-bin/recipator/recipator?group=20&item=4973

 

[Orfy]

Well done on your first brew. Lets us know how it tatses.

What's next?

 

[uwmgdman]

Congrats! Sounds tasty, I never have done a Belgian before, but that sounds good, let us know how she tastes!

 

[JimiGibbs]

Looks good ... let us know how it is. Welcome!

 

[rdwj]

Looks like a solid recipe - should be tasty!!!

Start another one as soon as you can, because 5 gallons doesn't last very long - especially if it's good!!

 

[Adnic69]

Thanks.
I am going to do an oatmeal stout next. Your right there, it does not last long. Is there anythig that does quickly that would be ready to drink around xmas?

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[uwmgdman]

If you brewed a hefeweizen or maybe a lower gravity english ale, like a mild, those might be ready by then.......assuming you're bottling, just prime and keep a warmer part of the house so it carbonates faster. If you're going to, I'd definatley not drag your heels, it might be a little green still then should be drinkable......and you probably won't be able to use a secondary for long, if at all......just not enough time between now and then.

 

[homebrewer_99]

Congrats. That sounds like a good brew.

I have a Belgian Dubbel that's waiting for me at home...

 

[Adnic69]

I just realised I never did update this thread.
The above Belgium recipie was very good. Nice and smooth but with the kick you would expect. Brewed this twice and it was a good both times around.

Will have to do it again as it's been a few years!