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briandmyers · 4275 days ago · link · · parent · post: Reflections on my first year with the bees (long!)
Beer and mead making is yet another hobby I need to get back into - it's been about a year and a half since I made anything at all (forgive me father for I have sinned). I did it really seriously for many years (entered compeitions, won awards, etc), then less and less as I let other things take up my time. It is so rewarding though, I really need to sort out my gear, get some malt, and get a batch going.
Ask me anything about bees and beekeeping - they are fascinating and lots of fun.
thenewgreen · 4275 days ago · link ·
Curious: As someone that is a fan of beer, I'm wondering what type of beer you drink at home when you're not making your own? Favorites?
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briandmyers · 4275 days ago · link ·
I love all the Belgian beers very much, and I'd have to say my fav is probably Chimay blue. I also really like a local micro-brew called Epic Pale Ale, it's very hoppy and reminds me of Sierra Nevada Pale Ale.
I make a pretty decent Hoegaarden White clone. Mine has a bit more body, slightly higher alcohol content, but flavour-wise, it's pretty close. The key to that one is I ranch the yeast from a 4-pack of Hoegaarden White and use that; plus the bitter orange peel and coriander-seed spicing. It's a crowd pleaser.
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thenewgreen · 4275 days ago · link ·
I love Chimay blue. Have you ever tried Hitachino Nest? It's a great Japanese Ale, check it out.
Your Hoegaarden clone sounds awesome.
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thenewgreen · 4274 days ago · link ·
I've never seen Hitachino on tap.... anywhere. What's the name of the place in Detroit? I'd like to try that next time in there.
briandmyers · 4275 days ago · link ·
Thanks. I will keep an eye out for it, but we don't get a huge selection of imports over here. Almost none of the great micro-brewed beers that have risen up in the last 20 years or so in the USA, it's very sad.
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thenewgreen · 4275 days ago · link ·
That is sad. But it's all the more incentive to begin brewing again.
edit: My father used to brew and he said his first batch was the best he ever made. He spent years trying to top it.