Greetings from Virginia

[KWright_VT]

Well since my first brew is nestled away in the carboy for a couple of weeks, I thought I'd introduce myself after reading so many threads and posts to get me started.

I brewed my first batch using a Brewer's Best kit my wife got me for Christmas. I had been looking at getting started in the hobby since taking a tour of a local brewery, and visiting a homebrew shop while on Vacation in Stafford, VA over the summer.

I enjoyed the first extract batch so much, I have built me a mash tun so I can dive right into AG brewing and play with some recipes. I hope to get that one in the primary next weekend, but haven't decided what to make. Something simple I'm sure to get a feel for AG brewing. I even joined our local homebrew club, so 'm pretty much all in now.

Thanks to everyone who helped me as I lurked around here, this place is a wealth of information and really helped me get that first batch done with only a couple of minor mistakes!

 

[shanecb]

Welcome aboard!

 

[Sammy86]

Welcome to the group and obsession from CT!

An easy recipe if you like pale ales might be this recipe https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f66/cascades-orange-pale-ale-84558/

I used it for my first AG batch about 2 weeks ago. Couldn't get more simple!

Cheers!

 

[titansvol]

Welcome to the addiction! A good first all grain is: BierMuncher's Centennial Blond Ale.

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f66/centennial-blonde-simple-4-all-grain-5-10-gall-42841/

 

[Cyclman]

Welcome to the hobby, and the group, from CO

 

[Qhrumphf]

Welcome!

 

[KWright_VT]

Thanks everyone, I have a pale ale conditioning now. The Centennial Blond looks good, might have to try that one.

The good news is the mash tun I just finished passed all its tests tonight, so I'm all set to do the AG batch! I'm anxious to see what kind of efficiency I get.

 

[Scriv]

Cheers!