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First brew

Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2014 8:37 pm
by artillerist
Finally finished my first brew.
Five weeks ago this past Sat. put a Brewers Best Weizenbeir kitin the fermenter. I believe I followed the instructions almost perfectly, although I did get it a little too cold the first night and pitched the yeast slightly too hot.
Two weeks ago bottled it up into 50 12oz. bottles.
Today me, my dad and uncle cracked open three good cold ones.

Success, they thought it was great. It seemed to me a little twangy but after work it was just what I wanted. :jumpy:
Now to start my next brew this weekend, an American Cream Ale kit. If that works my next will be a mild ale extract recipe from scratch.

Good brewing everyone.

Re: First brew

Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2014 8:43 pm
by Yankeedag
Congratulations on your first brew.
I think you'll find it will taste better after it's been in the bottle for about 4 weeks at fermentation temps.
That "twangy" may be from the bottles not conditioning enough.
Again, congratulations on your first brew.

Re: First brew

Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2014 8:57 pm
by Banjo-guy
It's really cool to taste your first home brewed beer. Welcome to the Borg!

Re: First brew

Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2014 9:14 pm
by jimjohson
good job! now you're officially hooked.

Re: First brew

Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2014 9:57 pm
by FedoraDave
Congratulations!

I agree with Yankeedag that it may need a bit more warm conditioning to help that "twang" go away. And you'll be amazed at the difference it makes.

But for now, savor the fact that you made beer!!

I always say your first taste of your first homebrew may not be the best beer you've ever tasted, but it'll definitely be the most satisfying.

Now go forth and brew some more.

Re: First brew

Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2014 10:06 pm
by Chuck N
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Re: First brew

Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2014 10:08 pm
by Beer-lord
And so the obsession begins.
As said, time heals......patience and you'll enjoy the fruits of your labor.

Re: First brew

Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2014 10:12 pm
by FrozenInTime
Sweet! Couple more weeks and the twang should go away.

Re: First brew

Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2014 11:02 pm
by wollffy
Congrats on your first brew!

Re: First brew

Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2014 12:56 pm
by Bluejaye
Congrats, and welcome.