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[earthtone]

first brew exactly one year ago!! Prior to that day I thought hops were a kind of grain........ :)was torn between an IPA and a Red to do as my 1 year so...... I made a badass hoppy red haha.anyways, that it all.

[Daryl]

Well congratulations? I think. LOL

[ColdAssHonky]

Cheers!Early April was my 1 year. Before that I knew what I liked/didn't like in a beer, but had no idea what set them apart. Now that I'm about 35 batches in, brewing, ingredients, process, etc. is what keeps me up at night. You try falling asleep when all you can think about is formulating a porter recipe to beat the last one.

Edited by MyBeerPants, 05 May 2009 - 08:59 AM.

[Big Nake]

Ah, newbies. Guys, congrats on your brewaversary. ET... how many gallons of beer did you make in that 12 months? Also, did you post your badass red in the recipe forum??

[Daryl]

Come on ken, I just hit a year in march. Probably why I hammer you with questions.

[Big Nake]

Come on ken, I just hit a year in march. Probably why I hammer you with questions.

The homebrewing "circle of wisdom" has helped me many, many times over the past 10 years so if I am able to answer someone else's question, it only seems right to pay it back. Cheers 1-year olds.

[ncbeerbrewer]

Congrats to you guys. ET we know you know a heck of a lot more now then as well. Keep on brewing, yes where is that red ale? We know the Dry Stout is good as well.

[stellarbrew]

You guys know a heck of a lot more about brewing than I did when I was only one year into it. I wish I would have had this board as resource back when I got started.

[Big Nake]

You guys know a heck of a lot more about brewing than I did when I was only one year into it. I wish I would have had this board as resource back when I got started.

Amen.

[MyaCullen]

You guys know a heck of a lot more about brewing than I did when I was only one year into it. I wish I would have had this board as resource back when I got started.

yeah buddyI have been at it for 7 years last week, but didn't really kick it up a notch till I found these guys in '07

[Recklessdeck]

How did you remember when exactly you mad e your first batch? I know mine was summer 07, but back then I had a lot more in me than beer, so as for exact dates I have no idea.But yeah all us newbs certainly owe you veterans a few rounds, at least.

[MyaCullen]

How did you remember when exactly you mad e your first batch? I know mine was summer 07, but back then I had a lot more in me than beer, so as for exact dates I have no idea.But yeah all us newbs certainly owe you veterans a few rounds, at least.

some people keep records myself I only remember April '02

[earthtone]

How did you remember when exactly you mad e your first batch? I know mine was summer 07, but back then I had a lot more in me than beer, so as for exact dates I have no idea.But yeah all us newbs certainly owe you veterans a few rounds, at least.

My brew log says so haha Ken: according to the records I made..... about 125 gallons.........Ok haha the red was a real throw together but I'll post it up.

[CarlosM]

Ah, newbies. Guys, congrats on your brewaversary. ET... how many gallons of beer did you make in that 12 months? Also, did you post your badass red in the recipe forum??

i think i brewed close to 50-60 gallons in one year.

[ColdAssHonky]

If my records are right, I made about 180 gallons in the first year.

[Daryl]

Ok I went and looked mine up and in a years time I brewed 120 gallons, the first 30 of which were for my wedding.

[earthtone]

came out a little dark so maybe it's really more of a brown but when I pulled a hydro sample it was a distinct reddish quality with ruby highlights. This one is something like 23 SRM or so.... oh well I really just made this to see what I could do after a year of brewing on my own in a brew store to make a tasty recipe off the top of my head.4.5 lb Pale 2-Row2.2 lb Marris Otter1 lb Special B.5 lb Crystal 80L.5 lb Amber Malt1 lb Flaked Barley2 oz EKG 5%aa FWH1 oz Northern Brewer 7.8%aa FWH1 oz Cascade 7.9%aa FWH1 oz EKG @ 601 oz Northern Brewer @ 201 oz EKG @ 101 oz Cascade @ 52 oz EKG Dry HopNottingham Ale YeastIt smells great in the fermenter right now, my crush was shitty (the crusher at the LHBS was having troubles) and I ended with an OG of 1.050 so it's going to be a bit of a hop monster for the gravity but I am excited about it! It'll be beer, and I'll like it and that's what's important!