I'm back (back in the New York groove)

[r055c0]

Ok so I'm not anywhere near the big apple (apologies to Ace Frehley), but I'm am brewing again for the first time in a bit over 5 years!

I pulled out the old system and have it a good scrub last weekend, then did a simple pale ale, more to test the seals etc than anything else (basically everything that wasn't SS needed replacing, and I broke a pump, and I filled the swear jar) but brewing "properly"tonight.

I'm up in the hills these days so a nice spot to chase away the winter blues seemed like the way to go

So what have I missed? Has the tick tock generation brought us any new brewing innovations? Did someone unlock the secret to the perfect beer? Did any of you go pro? What's that funny smell?

 

[philrob]

Nothing's changed for me, but I've been brewing on the same budget 3V system since 2007.
Some things have changed, for the better of more confusion, lots more hops varieties and yeasts available, and also lots of new brewing equipment such as all in one systems etc.
No way will I go pro. I'm retired which means no work for me apart from work around the house, my hobbies, and golf.
Anyway, welcome back.

 

[r055c0]

Nothing's changed for me, but I've been brewing on the same budget 3V system since 2007.
Some things have changed, for the better of more confusion, lots more hops varieties and yeasts available, and also lots of new brewing equipment such as all in one systems etc.
No way will I go pro. I'm retired which means no work for me apart from work around the house, my hobbies, and golf.
Anyway, welcome back.

Hobbies and golf sound much better than going pro

 

[stevonz]

Welcome back.
Nothing new apart shiny new offerings...
Always on the lookout for 2nd hand gear but otherwise I just continue to keep it simple with my brews and a new recipe here and there.