...I brewed my first ever batch of homebrew, an American Cream Ale extract kit. Today, 47 batches later (most of them MIAB), I am attempting to brew my first IPA. I'm not a big fan of the style, but I do like Lagunitas IPA, so I decided to take a stab at cloning it.
I still have one remaining bottle from my very first batch, which I plan to drink tonight to commemorate my one-year anniversary as a homebrewer. Then, since I don't expect it to be very good, maybe I'll follow up with an English Mild from my latest batch.
Homebrewing is an endlessly fascinating hobby, and HBT is probably the best resource on the internet for learning about it. So to all of you regular posters, irregular posters, and grumpy but knowledgeable curmudgeons from whom I have learned so much: Thank you!
I'm not sure how drinkable the IPA from today's batch will be after a year of hop fade, but I do plan to set aside a bottle for my two-year homebrew anniversary. For now, though, I have a hot scotchy and some beer waiting for me...
I still have one remaining bottle from my very first batch, which I plan to drink tonight to commemorate my one-year anniversary as a homebrewer. Then, since I don't expect it to be very good, maybe I'll follow up with an English Mild from my latest batch.
Homebrewing is an endlessly fascinating hobby, and HBT is probably the best resource on the internet for learning about it. So to all of you regular posters, irregular posters, and grumpy but knowledgeable curmudgeons from whom I have learned so much: Thank you!
I'm not sure how drinkable the IPA from today's batch will be after a year of hop fade, but I do plan to set aside a bottle for my two-year homebrew anniversary. For now, though, I have a hot scotchy and some beer waiting for me...