New to the Site

[JimmyH]

Hello All

New to the site and home brewing. Got my kit for Xmas only been asking for it for a few years. Guess the wife finally heard me. Made my 1st batch a few weeks ago, it's an Imperial Stout. In a few more days I will try a bottle to see how it has turned out.
Let yall know how it turned out.

 

[bradsul]

Welcome to HBT!

Don't be discouraged if it isn't quite what you were hoping for. A high gravity beer like an imperial stout often needs a couple/few months of aging before it peaks, so be patient! Congrats on the first batch though! Time to get the next one started!

 

[Rick_R]

Welcome to the forum and keep us posted on the Imperial Stout. Good luck with the next batch as well.

Rick

 

[Sloppy Sam]

Wow an imperial stout is an ambitious first batch. They like other big beers benefit from aging for 9-12 months. So if it doesn't taste too great, let it sit for a while it will likely improve.

Did you take any measurements with a hydrometer?

Welcome to HBT.

 

[JimmyH]

The gravity was right at 1.08. It's been a month for roughly sense I brewed this batch in the beginners class I went too. Just opened my first bottle. have to say it's pretty tastety and will only get better with time I do believe. Time to start thinking about my next one.

Cheers
JimmyH

 

[Rick_R]

Time to start thinking about my next one.

Past time! Congrats on the first brew turning out tasty.

Rick