Sorry, I am late!

Daet2014 · Jan 7, 2014

But, I just discovered the benefits of being a member. I was born 66 years ago but just arrived here yesterday. What an amazing resource HBT is! I have loved beer forever but only discovered the sheer pleasure of making it myself a few months ago. The science and artistry of it is the perfect blend for me. As I go deeper into my exploration, I plan to be here a lot. When I finally retire in a couple of years, my biggest problem in life I hope will become how share all the beer I brew. I am already brewing more than I can consume even with the help of family and friends.

Homercidal · Jan 8, 2014

Welcome! It's a fun hobby for some, and an obsession for many others. I know what you mean by having too much beer. Generally (except for the unexpected and random shortages) I seem to have more beer than I can drink. With nobody else helping, it builds up pretty quick.

What styles do you normally brew?

fartinmartin · Jan 8, 2014

That's a great age to arrive, all those years accumulating common sense, now an opportunity to use it. It's a fabulous hobby/addiction for us older chaps, have fun.

Daet2014 · Jan 8, 2014

Likely to become the obsession for me - I have only two speeds with most things, on and off with insufficient moderation. So far I have brewed wheat, extra stout, hefe, pumpkin ale. I have an oatmeal stout and an American brown in fermentation. I will likely continue to experiment around and then come back and refine things I like. So far the extra stout has been the best. It really was quite good.

Daet2014 · Jan 8, 2014

Thanks, I look forward to learning and growing in hobby and becoming a part of what is obviously a loose community/network of people who share the interest. For now, it is something that for the first time in years is competing with work for my time and attention. I think that is a very good thing.