Each to their own mate. At least you like the end result.
I wouldn't call people on here "cork sniffing snobs".... it's a homebrew beer forum with people who enjoy brewing quality, delicious beer as a hobby...regardless of the cost, level of experience or investment in equipment.
That means someone throwing the majority of the things brewers aspire to (the perfect balance between body, maltyness, hoppiness, dryness etc) obsessing on alcohol content only, will no doubt make those truly passionate about brewing beers that taste good to them (as everyone has different preferences) ask why bother.
But as I said, each to their own. If you are happy with the result then you are a successful homebrewer!
All the best.
I wouldn't call people on here "cork sniffing snobs".... it's a homebrew beer forum with people who enjoy brewing quality, delicious beer as a hobby...regardless of the cost, level of experience or investment in equipment.
That means someone throwing the majority of the things brewers aspire to (the perfect balance between body, maltyness, hoppiness, dryness etc) obsessing on alcohol content only, will no doubt make those truly passionate about brewing beers that taste good to them (as everyone has different preferences) ask why bother.
But as I said, each to their own. If you are happy with the result then you are a successful homebrewer!
All the best.
