Hey guys!
Rep: Ya know, I found that brewing was more enjoyable if I didn't force myself to be perfect in every step of the brewing process (as I'm often guilty of in the things I do). I'll share that I first took a class to learn about brewing and I was appalled that the instructor reached into the wort after the grommet he dropped in by accident. However, you might be surprised that the ale came out quite well. I find it funny now to think that I brewed almost a year before I took my first gravity reading. My point is that I agree with you- taking steps one at a time is a great method for perfecting your talent and the brews you make, traditional or not. Thanks for welcoming me. What are you working on right now?
"Useless"- love the username! Thanks also for having me. I look forward to the forums and new internet friends.
Sogoak- I am in North Aurora, just a little west of you. Right now I'm watching the Hawks kick the s**t out of the Oilers... Eight batches so far- not bad! I get to one to two a month- several things keep me from tending to my hobby more often, but that's the way it goes.
What do you have going right now? What's become your favorite? Nice to have a fellow "Smither" locally. Keep in touch.
Dman