Team (yes, that's what i'm calling you guys in this thread),
It's that time of year when I promise to brew more. I typically knock out two brews early in the year, then not brew any more until the next year (or longer). I've brewed off and on since around 2004ish. I've never really thought many of my beers were that great. I've bottled & I've kegged (which is more of nightmare for me than anything else). I always seem to get an off flavor. This has happened no matter where I lived so I can't blame the water, it has to be the process.
The plan this year is to go way back and start with the simplest of beers, then work back up to all grain lagers. I'll likely detail out my planned process step by step. I hope that some of you don't mind reading over it and throwing some pointers my way. If I don't type out a step, that means it is not taking place. I've been reading old FAQs and newer forum threads, as BJ, Stain, and some others that have got back into it stated that some perceived "rules" are no longer considered truths.
My brewing goals are simple, produce some clean beers for my personal consumption. Not looking to create awesome homemade recipes, just going to try and hammer out some kits from reputable online sellers (closest homebrew store for me is over an hour away and I really don't know much about them, so i can't vouch for freshness).
In my next post i'll list my ward results and the first (and maybe second) recipe kit that I plan on using.
Again, I appreciate any feedback you guys give (along with the good natured ribbing....)