rightwingnut
Well-Known Member
I was becoming disillusioned with extract brewing...My first batch tasted...drinkable, full of flavor, but not a great, desirable flavor. Let it sit some more...still...too strong, odd, bitter fruitiness. Second batch tasted at racking...same. Third, my porter, tasted at bottling...pretty good. Well, the first batch has been in bottles for 5 weeks. I'm drinking it tonight, and I must say it has gotten better...mellowed out just like everyone said. I know I'm an impatient man...I want results NOW. I know that's not compatible with homebrewing, but once I get my feet wet, I'll mellow out...I already have. Still, I'm going all-grain ASAP. Anyway, just felt like sharing my renewed hope in homebrewing. And anyone who's feeling what I was..."maybe this isn't gonna produce anything great...", relax, wait it out, try again...it's worth it!