New brewer from PA!

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Hey everyone I'm Dennis. I'm from Abington, PA which is right outside Philly. I've been drinking real beer for about 6 years now, ever since my junior year of college. Home brewing has always fascinated me. I got a Mr. Beer kit for my birthday and brewed it about two weeks ago. I guess I assumed that the Mr. Beer was going to turn out bad so I suddenly and furiously began researching how to home brew. A couple days later I'm stopping by my LHBS just to see what's in there and before I know it I'm walking out with a beginners brew kit!

I decided to do a 2 gallon small batch as instructed by the Brooklyn Brew Shop's book, which is a very simplified all grain method. Long story short, my brew day was hot (87 degrees ambient in the house), hectic, and pretty horrible actually. But I still enjoyed it! Anyway, today (7 days into primary) I took a gravity sample of my IPA so far and it looks and tastes pretty good! Going to dry hop on Tuesday for 5 days and then bottle one week from today.

I've learned so much already from reading this site and can't wait to learn more and brew more beer!

Cheers!

 

[LabRatBrewer]

Welcome aboard, sounds like your IPA is going to be tasty!

 

[mcbaumannerb]

Welcome! Tis site is a great resource as you find your way through. Use the search feature and if you can't find and answer to your question, post it - people here are very helpful! Nice to see another Philly burb brewer.

 

[whitehause]

Another PA'er takes the red pill.....
welcome to the real world......of beer.

 

[milldoggy]

Welcome and enjoy the ride. The next thing you know, you will have a kreezer with 14 kegs in it.

 

[Cyclman]

Welcome to the group, great info. in the wiki and stikies, for free. Ask questions, use searches, and you can learn tons from this very helpful group.

 

[Pratzie]

Welcome, i'm a PA brewer as well from just outside the WB/Scranton Area, about two hours to the north of ya. Welcome to the club!