New brewer

[bruteforce]

Howdy folks. I've been lurking on the forum for a few months, reading and getting ideas and finally decided to join up. I just began home brewing about 6 months ago, did my 13th batch yesterday, which was also my first all grain. In my usual fashion I have jumped into it wholeheartedly and could see myself enjoying a career in brewing, but I'm not looking to take that leap until I have a lot more experience, supply lines, more market research,and a good business plan set up. Even then, why turn a fun hobby into a job?

I work in software and databases, compete in strongman (like you see on TV, yes I pull semi trucks and lift 300-400 pound stones) and am finishing a master's degree in computer science. I may as well list the beers I've made, since this is that sort of place. Some have names, others are still looking for a good one.
Bottled
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USB Port(er) - had nice cherry notes to it
Rye Smile Amber Ale - Amber ale with 20%(ish) rye.
Ginger Ale Mark 1 - 2 pound ginger in the boil
Thai Chili Pale Ale - Thai chili's, lemon grass, ***** lime leaves in secondary
Tea-Rex - Pale ale with Jasmine tea leaves in the last 15 minutes of the boil
Warhammer - Belgian Dark Strong
Licorice Stout
Midas Touch Clone
Ginger Ale Mark 2 - 2 pounds ginger in the boil, 8 oz in secondary
Ted'j Clone
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Currently in Primary
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Raison D'etre clone
Demagoddess
Burbon Barrel IPA

 

[ncbrewer]

Welcome to HBT. Just out of curiosity, are you using brewing software, or your own spreadsheet, or some other method of doing the calcs and keeping records? I wonder about this since you're a computer science guy.

 

[Cyclman]

Welcome to the hobby, and the group, from CO

 

[bruteforce]

Welcome to HBT. Just out of curiosity, are you using brewing software, or your own spreadsheet, or some other method of doing the calcs and keeping records? I wonder about this since you're a computer science guy.

Thanks! Right now I'm using brewer's friend at the suggestion of a seasoned home brewer buddy of mine. I'm working on an application to do some more specific things for me though, if I actually get it up and running, I'll be sure to share it with anyone who wants to give it a run!

Welcome to the hobby, and the group, from CO

Thanks!

 

[eaglerisingbrew]

Welcome! I look forward to seeing your posts.