First batch done

[neckbone]

Well, not truly my first batch, I did do a Mr. Beer, but I don't count that.

Got a Williams American IPA for Christmas. Brewed, fermented, bottled. Last night was 12 days since bottling, so I had a couple. Not bad. I would consider them perfectly carbonated, and had a great head on them. They seem a little heavy. Like it's thicker than store bought. Is this normal?

Now, I just have to get another kit and get it in the fermenter. I'm betting I'll run out before my next batch is ready to drink. Well, not all is lost. I still need a case or two more of good bottles, so I'll just get some Sam Adams and drink that down.

This hobby is alot of fun, and a he!! of alot cheaper than most.

 

[Brewpilot]

Well, congrats on your first brew, REAL brew! What was the OG and the FG of this brew? Was it a little heavier than normal when it went into the bottle? Guess what, who cares, you like it, that is what matters.

Brewpilot

 

[rdwj]

Congrats.

Ya, the hobby seems cheap at first - then you start wanting a bigger pot or a keggle - the there are stir plates stainless fermenters, plate chillers, grain mills, pump systems, kegging equipment and LOTS of other stuff.

 

[Orfy]

Well done.

You just learnt one of the ten commandments of homebrew.

Brew more.

1 - Read
2 - Sanitise
3 - Sugar bad!
4 - Use a hydrometer
5 - Be patient
6 - RDWHAHB
7 - Brew more
8 - Read more
9 - Relax more
10- Brew more

 

[neckbone]

FG was what they said it should be. I think it was 1.022, maybe? Didn't check the SG. Was too worried about getting it in the fermenter w/out contamination.

I'm already looking into the future to at least another 2-3 5 gal fermentors. I'd love to get a 15 gal in a year or two. Luckily, I have plenty of brave friends and a brother to help dispose of the finished product properly. Now if only I can get that garage.