No questions here, I just wanted to share a few brew pics from my first crack at home brewing. I haven't posted much, but have been reading a whole lot since I joined up a few months back. Thanks to all who've provided their insight, experience and advice!
I decided to start simple and go with an ingredient kit, so my first brew was an Irish Red Ale recipe from Midwest home brewing, which was a extract and partial grain kit. I also picked up their intermediate starter equipment package, which worked great. Brew day was back on December 26th. One week in the primary, a little over two weeks in the secondary (better bottle), and about a month or so in bottles and it was ready to drink, just in time for St. Patty's Day. I'll admit I jumped the gun and cracked one open after only 2 weeks after bottling, and while it tasted good it was still pretty flat. A little constraint and patience paid off, as it turned out great, I was shocked I was able to get a beer this good on my first try!
A few quick pics:
Transferring from primary to secondary:
Not bad for a beginner! Nothing beats working on your home while drinking a tasty beverage you made yourself!
Once I get a free day, I'm following up this batch with the other kit I picked up with my order, a Liberty Cream Ale. I have to get moving, because I don't see this first batch lasting long... After that I think I'll try one of the recipe's floating around here instead of the kit.
I decided to start simple and go with an ingredient kit, so my first brew was an Irish Red Ale recipe from Midwest home brewing, which was a extract and partial grain kit. I also picked up their intermediate starter equipment package, which worked great. Brew day was back on December 26th. One week in the primary, a little over two weeks in the secondary (better bottle), and about a month or so in bottles and it was ready to drink, just in time for St. Patty's Day. I'll admit I jumped the gun and cracked one open after only 2 weeks after bottling, and while it tasted good it was still pretty flat. A little constraint and patience paid off, as it turned out great, I was shocked I was able to get a beer this good on my first try!
A few quick pics:
Transferring from primary to secondary:
Not bad for a beginner! Nothing beats working on your home while drinking a tasty beverage you made yourself!
Once I get a free day, I'm following up this batch with the other kit I picked up with my order, a Liberty Cream Ale. I have to get moving, because I don't see this first batch lasting long... After that I think I'll try one of the recipe's floating around here instead of the kit.
By the beginning of March it was fantastic. The flavor is a little on the hoppy side compared to most irish red's I've had, but I really like the flavor combination. Good luck with your batch!
