New brewer

[Kalinix]

Hello everyone... I've dabbled a bit in mead brewing, but as my husband just got me a 5-gallon home brew kit (with glass carboy, even) for Christmas, I figure it's time to get a little more serious than just "dabbling"

My main interest is brewing herbal beers, as I do a lot of custom tea blending and my husband falls head over heels for them when I add a bit of brandy and honey, so trying to branch out in that regard. As well I'm looking at trying interesting/unusual recipes of beer for my husband to try, as he's the big typical beer drinker in the house.

Glad to be here!

 

[Gotthabrews]

Welcome I'm also new but I've already met some cool people and a lot of gr8 information here

 

[Cyclman]

Welcome to the hobby, and the group. Honey and herbs are awesome in ales, maybe aged in a brandy barrel?

I have a buddy who makes a Tangerine honey basil ale, it is awesome.

 

[Kalinix]

*laughs* brandy barrels are just a little too deep into it for me atm... perhaps once I get a few recipes consistently good I'll look into that. I just started two one-gallon trials tonight. Dandelion Leaf/Nettle (in terms of their properties, this should be an excellent summer beer), and Elder Berry/Hibiscus. Thinking of doing Elder Berry with Horehound next time for a better winter brew, or I'll make a mead out of it! (I use elder berry and horehound for homemade cough syrup with honey)