My First Brew

[Mattorade]

Hey guys, just thought I'd let you know my first brew tastes pretty good.

It started off at a high temp (28 degrees) so Whistlingjack thought this might be a problem for me. But I bottled it over a week ago and just tried one of them now and it tastes good. Can't wait to see what it tastes like after I let it sit for another week.

Also Whistlingjack wanted me to let him know how I went so here it is man! This stuff tastes pretty good, I can't wait to brew my next batch!

Also I noticed there wasn't much head on the beer...
I did try cooling it by putting it in the freezer and it kinda got semi-frozen, so i warmed it up a bit in front of the heater so the frozen bits were gone. Do you think that'd ruin the head?
Or maybe I just need to leave it for another week before drinking it?

 

[mika]

Unless you're a desperate alcoholic <_< , I don't touch a bottled beer for at least 4 weeks. Everything improves with time.

Edit:
P.S. Fermenting beer at 28degs works, but wait a month till it's a bit colder and do the same brew at 18-20degs, wait 6wks for it to come good (winter slows it all down) and then try that beer. Keep a couple from the first batch for a side by side comparison. Think you'll understand why we say cold is good :chug:

 

[petesbrew]

Hey guys, just thought I'd let you know my first brew tastes pretty good.

It started off at a high temp (28 degrees) so Whistlingjack thought this might be a problem for me. But I bottled it over a week ago and just tried one of them now and it tastes good. Can't wait to see what it tastes like after I let it sit for another week.

Also Whistlingjack wanted me to let him know how I went so here it is man! This stuff tastes pretty good, I can't wait to brew my next batch!

Also I noticed there wasn't much head on the beer...
I did try cooling it by putting it in the freezer and it kinda got semi-frozen, so i warmed it up a bit in front of the heater so the frozen bits were gone. Do you think that'd ruin the head?
Or maybe I just need to leave it for another week before drinking it?

Nice one, Mattorade. The first beer ever made is usually the best, cos you made it yourself!
You're now getting into a hobby thats more addictive than drinking.
Lots of info to learn here, so good luck. :beer: