Rem308 Posted May 30, 2009 Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 A while back I finally started my first batch of beer through one of those 'Mr. Beer Kits' that you have probably seen. I was skeptical, but it was fun, easy, and I hoped for the best. Boiling and adding hops. Fermenting And 6 weeks later, I finally had my first pour of West Coast Pale Ale. Turned out great, good carbonation, taste was good and quite different than any of our domestics here. After a few glasses, the head did dissipate a little, but the taste was still there. Made for a heck of a fun evening. My friends that were over were fans and quickly gave me plenty of grief about being such a 'tight-wad' that I'm too cheap to buy beer! haha, good friends and good times were had by all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted May 30, 2009 Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 Ummmhmmm, you be sure to let me know if you need any new friends. i could use a few like yourself:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layin on the smackdown Posted May 30, 2009 Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 thats awesome!!!! I had some home made beer in college that some fraternity brothers and i made...im guessing it didn't turn out as good as yours though...Well done and Congrats! Did the dog get any? he sure looks interested... got any leftovers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCH Posted May 30, 2009 Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 There's nothing like it. I started out with a Mr. Beer kit as well. Your next step is full 5 gallon extract brewing....then comes all-grain. If you thought hunting as a hobby was expensive...just wait. Congrats on your first brew! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesse8953 Posted May 30, 2009 Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 makes me thirsty looking at such a nice piece of work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layin on the smackdown Posted May 30, 2009 Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 makes me thirsty looking at such a nice piece of work makes you thirsty...? heck, i can taste it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimT Posted May 30, 2009 Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 Sweet! I have been drinking Blue Moon lately. Good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted May 30, 2009 Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 After a few glasses, the head did dissipate a little...... The beer's or yours??? :D:D:D:D:D:D Good work. When can I come visit?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 Mmm looks good! Congrats on your first home brew, I should try that sometime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 I just made a dozen brats, maybe we can work out a deal??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sskybnd Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 congrats on your first brew..guess we know where the party is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rem308 Posted May 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 The beer's or yours??? :D:D:D:D:D:D Good work. When can I come visit?? I'm so proud right now it'd be the time to do it...it's amazing how quickly friends were dropping in and pulling up a chair! Turned out real fun and now it's the conversation piece. You should hear some of my friends and what they're saying..."Old Alligator Arms Martin is so cheap he's brewing his own beer!" and so on. Sheesh, with friends like these! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rem308 Posted May 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 Mmm looks good! Congrats on your first home brew, I should try that sometime. You really should...it was easy and fun. The whole time I was doing this, all of us were saying we couldn't believe one of us hadn't done it earlier. I just wish I'd had planned better, as a cookout would have really hit the spot. Those brats would have topped the evening! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 Man that looks fun and tasty! Where do you buy one of those kits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rem308 Posted May 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 Man that looks fun and tasty! Where do you buy one of those kits? You will see them at many places, Target always gets a lot of them around Christmas time, normally around 30 bucks or so. I got mine from Woot.com for 20 bucks, but that was a one-time deal. http://www.mrbeer.com/category-exec/category_id/2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 Congratulations on your first batch of home brew. It looks really good. I've been making wine for 5 years now and don't let the guys kid you about your beer. They are probably Coors Light drinkers You will make better beer than the store bought and you will have extra money in your pocket when you're done. Keep up the good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 that looks like excellent beer. way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 I always wanted to make up a batch. I made wine once out of muscadines that were getting a bit too ripe. I let it ferment in our little apartment till my wife could stand no more. What I ended up with would have rivaled DDT in killing fire ants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavy Metal Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 Pale Ale's are my favorite. That color is awesome! PERFECTO! WELL DONE;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavy Metal Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 I always wanted to make up a batch. I made wine once out of muscadines that were getting a bit too ripe. I let it ferment in our little apartment till my wife could stand no more. What I ended up with would have rivaled DDT in killing fire ants. good times right there!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggs Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 I just made my first brew, an IPA extract 5 gallon brew I made with a lot of help from MCH. It turned out okay, but it was a little cloudy and pretty bitter. I don't mind it, but it's not everyone's favorite. It's a great hobby, can't wait to do a Porter next. Nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 pretty bitter so did you end up with this...:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 Just ordered one on ebay. This could soon get ugly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 Alcoholics!!!!!!! Looks good Rem! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 Ya know, the poor dog looks concerned! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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