Title: Belated Introduction
Post by: JDC on March 08, 2016, 06:09:12 PM
Post by: JDC on March 08, 2016, 06:09:12 PM
Hi All,
I joined the NHC a few months back, so feel bad that I am only making my introductions now. I have been into beer in a big way for close on 25 years, so it's a bit ridiculous that I have only discovered brewing it in the past 18 months (I seriously wish that I had started years ago).
Brew wise, I started out with 1 Gallon Batches of All Grain on the stove top just to learn the brewing process. I was having more disasters than successes, and it was suggested to me that I find and join the local club (Garden County Brewers for me), which I did last May. I was so nervous at the first meeting, as I really didn't have a clue (still don't BTW) what anyone was talking about or asking me. Also, 2 x 500ML bottles was a lot to bring along as it was virtually a quarter of my brew batch at the time. However, I was made feel right at home and got some great feedback and advice and it has been onwards and upwards since then. I moved to 5 Gallon brewing literally the very next day and virtually haven't missed a meet since then.
Compared to where I was a year ago, I have learnt so much, but am fully aware that I still haven't got a clue when you take in the bigger picture. However, I am loving the brewing process and have had a lot more success along the way.
I have my ticket for BrewCon 2016, so in addition to making you acquaintance online, I look forward to meeting some of you in person there.
I joined the NHC a few months back, so feel bad that I am only making my introductions now. I have been into beer in a big way for close on 25 years, so it's a bit ridiculous that I have only discovered brewing it in the past 18 months (I seriously wish that I had started years ago).
Brew wise, I started out with 1 Gallon Batches of All Grain on the stove top just to learn the brewing process. I was having more disasters than successes, and it was suggested to me that I find and join the local club (Garden County Brewers for me), which I did last May. I was so nervous at the first meeting, as I really didn't have a clue (still don't BTW) what anyone was talking about or asking me. Also, 2 x 500ML bottles was a lot to bring along as it was virtually a quarter of my brew batch at the time. However, I was made feel right at home and got some great feedback and advice and it has been onwards and upwards since then. I moved to 5 Gallon brewing literally the very next day and virtually haven't missed a meet since then.
Compared to where I was a year ago, I have learnt so much, but am fully aware that I still haven't got a clue when you take in the bigger picture. However, I am loving the brewing process and have had a lot more success along the way.
I have my ticket for BrewCon 2016, so in addition to making you acquaintance online, I look forward to meeting some of you in person there.
Title: Re: Belated Introduction
Post by: darren996 on March 08, 2016, 07:17:02 PM
Post by: darren996 on March 08, 2016, 07:17:02 PM
Welcome aboard, looks like you made a great start in very little time and you have well and truely caught the brewing bug.
Happy brewing..
Happy brewing..
Title: Re: Belated Introduction
Post by: djanto on March 09, 2016, 12:12:35 AM
Post by: djanto on March 09, 2016, 12:12:35 AM
welcome along
we are all learning as we go and all share a love of beer so great to have you onboard
we are all learning as we go and all share a love of beer so great to have you onboard
Title: Re: Belated Introduction
Post by: molc on March 09, 2016, 08:20:07 AM
Post by: molc on March 09, 2016, 08:20:07 AM
Welcome lad. Enjoy the journey :)
Title: Re: Belated Introduction
Post by: DEMPSEY on March 09, 2016, 10:35:30 AM
Post by: DEMPSEY on March 09, 2016, 10:35:30 AM
Your welcome, Garden county Brewers are a great bunch of lads so your in good company. They can talk brewing bullshit with the best of the clubs so you will get the hang of that quickly. Say hello at Brewcon :D :)
Title: Re: Belated Introduction
Post by: Leann ull on March 09, 2016, 11:17:32 AM
Post by: Leann ull on March 09, 2016, 11:17:32 AM
Quote from: DEMPSEY on March 09, 2016, 10:35:30 AM
They can talk brewing bullshit with the best of the clubs
I think you'll find LV are a nose ahead in the
stakes, probably why I like your meets so much
Title: Re: Belated Introduction
Post by: JDC on March 09, 2016, 05:22:22 PM
Post by: JDC on March 09, 2016, 05:22:22 PM
Cheers all - no doubt there'll be some silly questions coming your way now that I'm up and running on here. ;)