ScarySouthernMan
Active Member
Ok,
After briefly reading over some very generalized info on the net, I figured that there is a decision to make.
Is it true that the whole grain process has a more genuine representation of the flavors?
Are there ANY homebrewer's that PREFER the finished product of an extract OVER the whole grain method?
It seems to me that if your ambition is to make awesome beer, that there is a certain quality from whole grains that may be sacrificed when you opt for extract???
This is just the observation of a very interested beginner... Well more of a helper I suppose. I don't currently posses the knowledge to try and tackle the art of brewing by myself, but I had a very fun and positive experience with an old friend this past weekend. He prefers the whole grain method which (again, from the eyes of inexperience here) seems to be much more authentic of a product... And OH the smell of it! It was beautful.
What are some of the arguments for and against both sides of the fence? Is extract brewing ONLY for begginers? Are there any prestigious brews from extract? I'd love to hear some experience weigh in on the subject.
Thanks so much ahead of time,
- Scary
After briefly reading over some very generalized info on the net, I figured that there is a decision to make.
Is it true that the whole grain process has a more genuine representation of the flavors?
Are there ANY homebrewer's that PREFER the finished product of an extract OVER the whole grain method?
It seems to me that if your ambition is to make awesome beer, that there is a certain quality from whole grains that may be sacrificed when you opt for extract???
This is just the observation of a very interested beginner... Well more of a helper I suppose. I don't currently posses the knowledge to try and tackle the art of brewing by myself, but I had a very fun and positive experience with an old friend this past weekend. He prefers the whole grain method which (again, from the eyes of inexperience here) seems to be much more authentic of a product... And OH the smell of it! It was beautful.
What are some of the arguments for and against both sides of the fence? Is extract brewing ONLY for begginers? Are there any prestigious brews from extract? I'd love to hear some experience weigh in on the subject.
Thanks so much ahead of time,
- Scary