It's BEER! Thanks to all of you!

[unfairbeef]

I have been haunting this forum for hours a day and it has paid off! I have created beer, with your assistance! I brewed a slightly doctored up Weizenbier kit from Brewer's Best. It is now kegged, although slightly under carb'd as of now (mainly because I am impatient...). But it came out reasonably nice considering I let it ferment too warm, about 77F. It tastes slightly fruity, full bodied, has serious head retention and great lacing and is still not very clear at all. I expect it will calm down quite a bit if I just leave it alone. Anyhow, I attached a picture.

 

[sendkyleanemail]

Sweet!! Nicely done!

Remember, though, brewers make wort. Yeast makes beer.

Enjoy that beer and get some more going ASAP. Such a great way to spend your free time!

 

[unfairbeef]

Remember, though, brewers make wort. Yeast makes beer.

Too true. I am incredibly happy to have such a hobby that interests me so. For quite some time, I have been looking for a hobby that keeps me interested and satisfies the "maker" in me. I feel like I am setting foot on a long journey that I will enjoy every step of the way. Many thanks go out to all that contribute here and share their knowledge and experience. I can only aspire to share my experiences and help others the way this great community has helped me. Up next:

 

[adamjackson]

Oh yes! Once you make a beer with Galaxy, you're going to want it AGAIN and AGAIN.

Congrats on your first beer and for jumping right into kegging! Welcome to the new addiction.

 

[KISS Brew]

You must have bitten with the bug if you're already planning your next batch.

By the way, Saint Arnold gives a helluva brewery tour. I loved that place when I visited!

 

[neosapien]

Totally know the feeling. I wouldn't be a fraction of the brewer I am today without this place. Congrats on your new addiction!

 

[unfairbeef]

What I am planning is my next, next batch, lol. I have a second batch fermenting now (before I had kegged the first) and plan to get the ingredients for 2 more batches this weekend. Little brother's birthday coming up and he wants to give it a go so I figure "What better an excuse for me to get more ingredients and do another batch right along side him!"

@Kiss Brew - The St. Arnold tour was incredible! It was the first brewery I ever visited and I had an amazing time. I just wish I had gone when I had a little better appreciation for different beers, I was rather green.

 

[unionrdr]

Congrats on the brew! I hope you realize what you're getting yourself into. But this is the best place for such addictions.