Botulizard
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Tonight, I've determined that my first beer is just about in the books. A few weeks ago, I set out on my brewing adventure, starting with a honey brown ale with ginger that I called the Bee's Knees. After dealing with a leaky brewing kettle and an interrupted bottling process (thanks to a surprise Descendents show!!!!), the fruits of my labor are potable and delicious. I'll wait a few more days for the carbonation to reach a more perfect level, but I'm ready to call my first brew a success. It tastes good, it's a beautiful color, and it's got more of a kick than I thought it would.
The maltiness and the honey come across quite strong on both the nose and the taste, but the ginger is really only present on the nose. If I do this one again, I'll use more, or add it to the bucket instead of including it in the boil (any tips there, actually?).
The maltiness and the honey come across quite strong on both the nose and the taste, but the ginger is really only present on the nose. If I do this one again, I'll use more, or add it to the bucket instead of including it in the boil (any tips there, actually?).
