My First Taste

[billf2112]

It as been 11 days since I bottled my Irish Stout. I bottled into 22 oz bottles, but did make 3 12 oz trial bottles.

The idea was to try one of the 3 12 oz trials to see the progress in the carbing and taste. Yes I know it isn't nearly as carbonated as it should be, it didn't get much of a head at all (I knew it wouldn't), but did have a fair amount of carbonation, more than expected.

What I was surprised about was the taste, I drank it at about 66 degrees knowing that it would not taste as good as it would be cold. Man, I was floored. I had to look at the bottle to make sure I made it and didn't grab another brew. The taste was awesome, it was much stronger than I expected (I goofed up the hydro readings and am not really sure of the ABV).

I did this to see progress and of course being it is my first brew, use it as a way to keep me patient. Now I will try the next trial bottle in a week and after that I should be ready for real drinking. I have to set time goals for myself to keep me focused.

Thanks for all the advise I got here. I think I am hooked on this hobby.

 

[frazier]

I think stouts taste a lot better "warm" - I'll stick them in the fridge no more than a half hour before serving. Too cold, and a lot of the taste gets lost.

Sounds like your brew was a success - congrats!

 

[slantedbolt]

Congrats man... I hope Ihave the same success in the next couple weeks...

 

[rjwhite41]

I think stouts taste a lot better "warm" - I'll stick them in the fridge no more than a half hour before serving. Too cold, and a lot of the taste gets lost.

Sounds like your brew was a success - congrats!

I generally prefer my stouts around 55F, I rarely drink any ale below 45F. If someone serves me beer in a chilled glass I freak out! You're already drinking a watered down beer (BMC) and then you have a ice floating in it! WTF! Sorry, rant over.

 

[brew2enjoy]

Congrats! I just bottled my first brew last weekend. I am going to test a bottle after two weeks, cant wait!