Sunday, Brewday

Home-brewing is a hobby that came to fruition back in the days of the prohibition. Alcohol was made illegal so instead of submitting to the constitution and giving up on beer altogether as a nation, America became innovative. It was probably one of the best things that could have ever happened to beer. It allowed people to be creative and think of new ways to make something that was already good into something great.

My home-brewing dates back to my prohibition days (circa a couple of months before I turned 21). I started brewing because I have a passion for beer, I understood how it was made, and I just wanted to see if I could do it. So from now on every time I make a new batch I will give updates throughout the brew process...

Brewing Day (4/10/2011)
Beer Style: English Brown Ale
Character: Malty and sweet mouthfeel with a mild hoppy flavoring
OG: 1.045

Highlight of the day: Hitting the OG first try and not having to make corrections
Challenge of the day:MacGyver-ing a way to plug my drain for the ice bath to cool the wort

Cheers,
Nomad Nick