What stupid things did you used to think were true?

[mrk305]

I used to think Natty Ice was really good

I used to Not think about micro brew beers at all

I used to think Sam Adams Boston Lager had a lot of hops

I used to think that drinking the same beer everytime was good

I used to think homebrew tasted like crap, like my friends college buddy
made in the 70's. Bring him a six'r of Groelch bottles and you were his
best friend.

 

[Bernie Brewer]

I used to think brewing AG would be complicated.

I used to think decoction mashes would be complicated.

I used to think yeast washing would be complicated.

I used to think lots of stuff would be complicated.




HBT changed all that.

 

[landhoney]

I used to think I didn't like beer. My only point of reference was swill for the masses.

Stole mine, that was me exactly.
Ignorance is not bliss.

 

[Beerthoven]

I used to think that Ales were dark beer and Lagers were light beer.

(Its true, I really was that stupid.)

 

[Alamo_Beer]

(Its true, I really was that stupid.)

I don't know...My belief that fermentation needed pressure was kinda dumb...

 

[Beerthoven]

I don't know...My belief that fermentation needed pressure was kinda dumb...

No way, man, I'm dumber than you by far!

 

[Alamo_Beer]

No way, man, I'm dumber than you by far!

Sweet!

 

[LouT]

First off I have to say this is a pretty cool thread!

I used to think that beer was very unforgiving, no room for errors/mistakes/deviations from recipes exact instructions, along with the paranoia about infection.
Now I know, beer's pretty damn forgiving! Who here brews without drinking a couple or more HB's during the process!? Inevitably, you mess up, but the beer still comes out great!

 

[c.n.budz]

After my 2nd trip to the hbs to buy the other equipment I realized that I needed I thought that would be the last time I bought new brewing equipment... god knows how much money later and I still have a wish list that grows daily...

 

[Philip1993]

I used to think that Ales were dark beer and Lagers were light beer.

I have a BMC buddy that said the following about homebrew; "I don't drink those ales and lagers..."

 

[mrfocus]

I used to think Kit Extracts were as far as I'd go till I invested into some serious equipment (grain crusher, wort chiller, mash tun (don't even know what that's used for)). Then I found out about DME and LME. Already planning my first L/DME brew.

 

[talleymonster]

I remember when I started a thread about using Culligan/Sparkletts water jugs as carboys. I thought I had made a breakthrough in homebrewing! I had found a cheap way to get Better Bottles. And then Yuri said I deserved to be flogged.

Now I see 1 or 2 "Plastic Water Jug" threads a week!!!

 

[homebrewer_99]

14 cornies is not enough?


I only have five.

Nah, it's not enough...I have 25 cornies...

 

[Ryanh1801]

Way to many things to put down. I have learned more about beer in the months I have brewed/ been on HBT. Mainly on HBT then I ever thought I could know.

 

[Jaybird]

Nah, it's not enough...I have 25 cornies...

Damn IT!!! you got me by 5 LOL
I use to think I liked commercial beer better than my own
JJ

 

[EdWort]

I used to think brewing AG would be complicated.

I used to think decoction mashes would be complicated.

I used to think yeast washing would be complicated.

I used to think lots of stuff would be complicated.


HBT changed all that.

Dang it! You nailed it!

+1

I used to think all homebrewers were EAC's till I became one.

Actually, there are great folks here that helped me move from extract to All Grain. Rich Brewer on his PM thread and David42 were instrumental in my move to AG. Thanks to HBT and you guys!

I get a kick in passing on what I've learned here and the feedback I get on questions.

HBT Rocks!

 

[EdWort]

It's not enough to have 6 cornies of Apfelwein aging past 6 months.

Ok, top that puppy Biermuncher.

 

[BierMuncher]

14 cornies is not enough?


I only have five.

Just ordered four more Friday night.

Leads me to this:

I used to think the combination of drinking homebrew and surfing on-line HB suppliers was safe (as in resisting the temptation to whip out the credit card).

W R O N G ! ! !

 

[david_42]

I used to think wines were more interesting and varied than beer.
...
Actually, that was true in the '70s!

 

[jdoiv]

I used to think I was advanced when I started doing AG. Now I realize I have lots more to learn (like starting a yeast bank or learning to modify my water to style.) Thanks HBT!

I used to think 17 kegs were going to enough. Now I think I need to go pick up 8 to 10 more.

I used to think I wouldn't bottle anymore once I started kegging. Now I'm thinking of doing lots of specialty beers and bottling them so I don't take up any more cornies than I need.

I used to think homebrew was subpar to commercial. (Anything made in a garage must taste like gasoline). Now I marvel that some of my brews taste as good if not better than many commercial examples ot the same style.

 

[kriso77]

Here's one from a noob...

Before I did any research, I thought letting something ferment in a bucket would be unsanitary. I've never cleaned anything in my kitchen as much as I've cleaned/sanitised my brewing equipment.

 

[Brewpastor]

I used to think that anybody can make great beer,







even with dried yeast...

 

[FatMonsters]

I used to think homebrewing would be too tedious, whereas I could just go buy beer from the store.

I used to think the majority of craft beers tasted funny.

I used to think LaBatt's Blue Light was the ONLY beer to drink.

I used to think my wife would supportive of me brewing all the time, any time...

 

[Kevin Dean]

I used to think cinnamon would be PERFECT for apfelwein.

I used to think I had "enough" airlocks and carboy caps.

I used to think OneStep was better.

I used to think I didn't like hops (I just don't like Cascade)

I used to think that all yeast fermented out the same.

I used to think that HAD to be mold...

 

[Chris_Dog]

"(Anybody who thinks fermenting Apfelwein stinks, ought to get a whif of this stnuff...)"

Man you are not kidding fermenting Apfelwein really stinks... Had the shut the door or my guest room to keep the whole house from stinking up.

I used to think that if you followed the instructions for Mr.Beer you would have good results.

 

[McKBrew]

I used to think that some beers were too far out there to try, now I am more than willing to try something at least once.

I used to think I'd get to a certain level of homebrewing and be satisfied with my equipment and results.

I used to think that talking to complete strangers on the internet was something I didn't want to get involved in, now I look forward to answering questions on the forum, shooting the shix in the chat-room, and actually meeting some people from the forum.

I used to drink a 6 pack of beer in a month, now I can go through double the amount in a week sometimes.

 

[Brewpastor]

I used to think I would eventually get bored with brewing.

 

[killian]

I used to think I was done being a noOb, but now I look at all of the nooks and crannies of brewing and I know I will always be learning.
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post#200!

 

[Jaybird]

I used to think I was able to control this obsession..... WRONG
I used to think I could simply brew for fun.... WRONG
JJ

 

[grrtt78]

i used to think everclear served no purpose (its great for airlocks)