Success

[hmiles86]

Well, this past saturday was my very first brew day and I have to say that it was a complete success. The whole process was not only super fun but exceptionall smooth. I had almost no problems and within a day, I had healthy fermentation. Only thing I see so far, the wort was awfully dark for a "blonde ale". Maybe it will lighten up over the next couple weeks. I hope it turns out tasty and I just wanted to thank everyone for their fantastic advice and tips, both pre and post membership. I look forward to many, many more brews!

 

[Xpertskir]

Ive had smooth brewdays that created an OK product and absolute cluster ****s of a brewday that ended up with fantastic product.

Nice that the stress level was low, but wait til you taste it to call it a success.

 

[hmiles86]

Nice that the stress level was low, but wait til you taste it to call it a success. [/QUOTE]

I hear that!! Im really hopeful. Like I said, atleast the process went smoother than I thought. I read a post that said, eventually you will create habits that will make the process better. I think I had a pretty good day.

 

[Nightshade]

Congrats

As for the color you won't get an accurate representation until after crashing and letting things settle, there is always a bit of float in a wort that gets into the fermenter that can cause it to look darker than it is on finish.

 

[Xpertskir]

Yeah, congrats BTW. Wasnt trying to be discouraging.


Also realize that container shape and size plays a very large role in how dark a beer appears.

the long and short of it is RDWHACommercialB until you can RDWHAHB...

Also, brew another batch...

 

[hmiles86]

Hahaha, oh no i didnt find you discourgaing at all. I understood what you meant lol. I plan on buying a few more fermenters, so I can have a little pipeline going. love this hobby already, even if this first batch turns out to be crap.