Hi All,
So I went to the microbrewing festival @ Federation square in Melbourne last night. I could sense that there were plenty of AHB'ers there...
Anyhow I am thrilled. I am trilled to know that Im not the only one who spends a lot of time, money and effort on trying to make GREAT beer only to feel like I am not quite getting there...
Several (in fact the majority) of beers that I sampled did not quite hit the mark. They came close oh so close but I could still pick holes in them. Whether it was a slightly off after taste from the yeast or poorly balanced - there was a lot of beers there that I could easily compete with using my brewery. I am happy about this. I am an utter perfectionist when it comes to beer from the look (clarity) to the aroma and to the flavour right from the front of the palate to the very back. The whole experience of a beer is what I crave and for me - its got to be perfect - anything short is not good enough.
A select few beers really did hit the mark. They were extremely clear, balanced and delicious - this is what I shall continue to strive for at home.
Any other AHB'ers feel the same?
So I went to the microbrewing festival @ Federation square in Melbourne last night. I could sense that there were plenty of AHB'ers there...
Anyhow I am thrilled. I am trilled to know that Im not the only one who spends a lot of time, money and effort on trying to make GREAT beer only to feel like I am not quite getting there...
Several (in fact the majority) of beers that I sampled did not quite hit the mark. They came close oh so close but I could still pick holes in them. Whether it was a slightly off after taste from the yeast or poorly balanced - there was a lot of beers there that I could easily compete with using my brewery. I am happy about this. I am an utter perfectionist when it comes to beer from the look (clarity) to the aroma and to the flavour right from the front of the palate to the very back. The whole experience of a beer is what I crave and for me - its got to be perfect - anything short is not good enough.
A select few beers really did hit the mark. They were extremely clear, balanced and delicious - this is what I shall continue to strive for at home.
Any other AHB'ers feel the same?