First AG in a LONG time!

[Aaron1983]

For those who haven't read my coming back intro post; I have returned to HBT with a premium membership. After a few life events that prevented extra hobbies, things are back on track and homebrewing now in full swing. Sure I had to get all new equipment, but life happens right?

Aside from all of that, today is my first brew day since my return! It is like riding a bike, you never really forget. I am sure a lot of you would like to know what is on the menu today, so here it is, let me know what you think and I will post results as this beer becomes reality!

Type: All Grain Date: 1/11/2013
Batch Size (fermenter): 5.00 gal Brewer: Aaron Darby
Boil Size: 6.43 gal
Ingredients
Amt Name Type # %/IBU
12 lbs Pale Malt (2 Row) US (2.0 SRM) Grain 1 82.8 %
1 lbs Caramel/Crystal Malt - 15L (15.0 SRM) Grain 2 6.9 %
1 lbs Caramel/Crystal Malt - 40L (40.0 SRM) Grain 3 6.9 %
8.0 oz Chocolate Malt (350.0 SRM) Grain 4 3.4 %
1.00 oz Northern Brewer [8.50 %] - Boil 30.0 min Hop 5 19.4 IBUs
0.25 tsp Irish Moss (Boil 10.0 mins) Fining 6 -
6.00 oz Maple Syrup (Boil 5.0 mins) Flavor 7 -
1.0 pkg Nottingham (Danstar #-) [25.00 ml] Yeast 8 -

I'll post pictures as this day unfolds. Take care, and cheers!

 

[Righlander]

welcome back!
looks like a nice cold weather brew

 

[Aaron1983]

Here are some pics so far!

 

[Aaron1983]

welcome back!
looks like a nice cold weather brew

Cold weather indeed, it's 28 outside and about 42 in my garage. Getting colder now that I had to ventilate for my boil, but it will all be worth it in the end. Hey at least my Mirror Pond Pale is staying cold!