A Home Brew Journey

Well I thought I would crack open one of my home brews after a hard shift and I need to clear some space in my fridge. I just got one at random and got one of the heavy bottles.

First impressions were not great to be honest but the taste is growing on me, I am only half way thought the first one. It is a little bit too heavy for my taste I am not quite sure if it is to much hops or what as I am not that clued up on what tastes I am looking for. As it was one of the bottles it was chilled as well so I will be able to compare better once I open the keg with the heavy.

As you can see from the picture the finnings didn't clear the beer as much as I thought it would so I don't think that they will be used again. I will maybe just use them in the lagers. Perhaps it is just me but I think that getting the fizz balance is crucial in a beer, this time I have used less sugar in the carbonating process and it certainly is less gassy than the last time but still a little to much. Ahhh well these things are all trial and error and I am quite happy to keep on brewing and tasting till I get it perfect.