SteveLikesBeer
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Many months back I tried brewing my first beer. It was a hefeweizen and I made a ton of mistakes which impacted flavor (though the aroma was amazing). A few weeks ago I decided to try again with an American IPA. While brewing this second batch it was became even more obvious to me what I did wrong the first time to the point I believe my first batch mistake taught me more than a successful first batch.
Anyway, what I'm getting at is if your first batch doesn't come out like you liked, don't fear! Use it as a learning experience to figure out why it smells great but tastes off. Or why it has a tannin taste. Etc.. Your second batch (and taste buds) will thank you.
For those wondering it was extract with steeping grains. I used Summit, Centennial, Cascade, Amarillo and dry hopped in secondary with Columbus.
Anyway, what I'm getting at is if your first batch doesn't come out like you liked, don't fear! Use it as a learning experience to figure out why it smells great but tastes off. Or why it has a tannin taste. Etc.. Your second batch (and taste buds) will thank you.
For those wondering it was extract with steeping grains. I used Summit, Centennial, Cascade, Amarillo and dry hopped in secondary with Columbus.
