Tasted first brew

[TimmyMcOwnsYou]

Ok, so I just tried my first brew, wich is a mini mash "Octane IPA" kit.

The pour:
This was a huge hit or miss situation as there was a high chance this wouldn't even be carbonated. Much to my surprise though, the bottle hissed a bit when it was opened and the beer poured with a fairly good head, wich stayed for a decent time. Success in this department.

The smell:
Initial smell was very fruity, kind of unexpected with some caramel like sweetness maybe...

The taste:
Ok well, the taste is actually not bad at all. The body is a bit weak, not too malty or anything but its pretty darn bitter as I think IPA's should be. The bittering is a bit off with some wierd hints and a slightly off aftertaste, but all an all I would call this a success for a friggen first time brew.

 

[apneaman]

Let it lager in the frig a week or two more and it might take away some of the bitter taste. It looks good . What type is it?

 

[Monk]

Looks tasty!

As far as the fruity taste goes, at what temperature did it ferment? And with what yeast? My first few batches were pretty fruity because the fermenter was in a 70-72 degree room and the fermentation activity had raised the beer temp to the mid to high 70s, I think.

Congrats on the first of many!

 

[TimmyMcOwnsYou]

Looks tasty!

As far as the fruity taste goes, at what temperature did it ferment? And with what yeast? My first few batches were pretty fruity because the fermenter was in a 70-72 degree room and the fermentation activity had raised the beer temp to the mid to high 70s, I think.

Congrats on the first of many!

I think that simliar scenario happened here, thanks for that. The yeast I used was an all purpose Munton's dry yeast. Don't think I'll be using it again.

Also I can't believe I forgot to mention, but its an "Octane IPA" kit.

 

[homebrewer_99]

Your brews are going to be fruity if you ferment at higher temps.

 

[david_42]

It's surprising how much heat a high gravity ale can produce, even five gallons at a time.

 

[TimmyMcOwnsYou]

The temps weren't that high actually. I went between my cellar 17Celcius and then bucket of water wich at peaks got to maybe, 21C for a bit.

 

[SteveM]

It looks like a thing of beauty - congratulations! They will only get better from here.

 

[Ivan Lendl]

yup, they will only get better....sweet view out that window by the way. It reminds me of my grandmothers house in Paterson NJ.

 

[TimmyMcOwnsYou]

Thanks for the comments guys, I'll keep you updated on the brewing that happens this week. We have plans for maybe 3 brews in 7 days.