As I type this I am sipping on my third glass (not all in one night, mind you. I have had one every few nights) of my very first home brew ever. It's the Bavarian Hefeweizen, from my first post. It was ready to drink about a week ago, and I must say, every bottle gets a little better. It turned out a little darker than I was expecting when purchasing the kit, but a lot lighter than I thought it was going to be after seeing it in the carboys. For my first ever brew, I think it's pretty darn good. Carbonation is great, clarity is what you would expect from a Hefeweizen. Taste is pretty good too, decent hops, the kind of banana-fruity tones with a nice bready-wheaty aftertaste. Definitely refreshing on a hot day, and we have had plenty of those around my parts lately.
I have about a week left on my American Brown Ale (the Caribou Slobber from Northern Brewer) before I need to bottle it. And it looks like I will be going to have to get some more bottles to do it. Maybe a trip to Northern Brewer this weekend is in store. Or just a online order. Not sure yet.
Up next, we take a shot at the Chocolate Milk Stout, hopefully to be brewed in the next few days.
