Brewed my first batch this evening

Discussion in 'Homebrewing' started by ruttroshaggy, Jan 5, 2016.

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  1. ruttroshaggy

    ruttroshaggy Initiate (0) Dec 3, 2012 Washington

    I learned a lot about how inefficient my plan, equipment and, procedures are. Lots of lessons learned for next time. Even so, it was a gratifying experience. I look forward to hanging out in this forum more often!
     
    #1 ruttroshaggy, Jan 5, 2016
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  2. CADETS3

    CADETS3 Initiate (0) Dec 3, 2014 Texas

    That is just part of homebrewing. Congrats on your first batch! I hope you have many more to follow as it is an awesome hobby. Make sure you take some really good notes to help avoid rookie mistakes in the future.
     
    #2 CADETS3, Jan 5, 2016
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  3. GetMeAnIPA

    GetMeAnIPA Pooh-Bah (2,559) Mar 28, 2009 California
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    First lesson I learned was start to boil the water ASAP as it tastes the longest. If
    You do extract with steeping grains do the Steeping while the big boil pot heats up. A good check list with the listed steps helps so you can look ahead and not forget stuff. it's all part of the fun.

    Welcome to the best hobby!
     
    #3 GetMeAnIPA, Jan 5, 2016
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  4. Abk542

    Abk542 Initiate (0) Sep 26, 2015 Michigan

    Cheers! Get ready for your life to be consumed by all things beer! And what a life it is!
     
    #4 Abk542, Jan 6, 2016
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  5. HerbMeowing

    HerbMeowing Maven (1,295) Nov 10, 2010 Virginia
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    Your best beer ever
    It may not be but it's beer
    Better brews ahead!

    -HoMeBRew HiaKu
     
    #5 HerbMeowing, Jan 6, 2016
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  6. ruttroshaggy

    ruttroshaggy Initiate (0) Dec 3, 2012 Washington

    Well I've learned that patience is important. My first batch is finally tasting decent 5 weeks after bottling. I accidentally used Belgian Pils instead of Pale, so it tastes a bit watered down from what I had expected. I'll get it right next time.
     
    #6 ruttroshaggy, Feb 26, 2016
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