djackal
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Just have to share this with all.
Just got home from work and have cracked a bottle (500ml) of my 2nd all grain brew (a Hoegaarden clone (wit bier). I had tried one about 3 weeks ago and was pissed off...too bitter and full bodied, almost undrinkable..i felt over hopped, too many spices added and too much malt for water.
How things have changed.
The beer was brewed on OZ day so now almost 2 months old. It has smoothed out with a creamy head and that astringent character has almost gone except a slight touch on the finish, which is exactly what I wanted. It's full flavoured and drinkable..I'm stoked.
After 2 all grains in my new system, I've got a Heferweizen and a Wit Bier that would appeal to most lovers of quality beer. They are not world beaters but reflect the style, have character and most importantly no infections which would piss me off after all the hours cleaning, brewing and bottling.
Just had to share that with all of you as many here have helped me either directly or indirectly with their comments or advice and I'm now confident that I can go forward with my brewing. Cheers!
Just got home from work and have cracked a bottle (500ml) of my 2nd all grain brew (a Hoegaarden clone (wit bier). I had tried one about 3 weeks ago and was pissed off...too bitter and full bodied, almost undrinkable..i felt over hopped, too many spices added and too much malt for water.
How things have changed.
The beer was brewed on OZ day so now almost 2 months old. It has smoothed out with a creamy head and that astringent character has almost gone except a slight touch on the finish, which is exactly what I wanted. It's full flavoured and drinkable..I'm stoked.
After 2 all grains in my new system, I've got a Heferweizen and a Wit Bier that would appeal to most lovers of quality beer. They are not world beaters but reflect the style, have character and most importantly no infections which would piss me off after all the hours cleaning, brewing and bottling.
Just had to share that with all of you as many here have helped me either directly or indirectly with their comments or advice and I'm now confident that I can go forward with my brewing. Cheers!