So, batch #4 made its way from bucket to carboy today. It fermented super vigorously in the bucket. the morning after I finished it, I checked it and the krausen had clawed its way into the airlock, so I had to grab an empty jug and create a blowoff tube for it. Also, I had […]

So.. that alcohol taste in beer #2 got even stronger. To the point where it is undrinkable. It tastes more like rubbing alcohol than beer. Unfortunately, it will have to see its way to the drain. It’s my first casualty of brewing. The good news is that batch #3 is already well on its way. […]

Lemon Weiss was transferred to secondary on Monday, and some additional lemon zest was added. However, there was a bit of an alcohol taste when I tried it. We’ll see how this one pans out.

A few days ahead of schedule, I decided to sample my first brew. Here’s the good news: it’s beer! As I poured, I noticed it has a notable honey aroma (when I drink the last Hopslam I have, I’ll compare the strength of the aroma). It tastes like beer, except the bad news is, it […]

Since the first batch is bottled and carbonating, I figured it would be a good time to move on to my next batch. This was another recipe kit from Midwest, this time for Lemon Coriander Weiss. I got myself a new brew kettle last week so I could do a four gallon boil, as opposed […]