With 2015 finally over and the
New Year goals fresh on our to do lists, what are your brewing goals for this
year? Are you a seasonal brewer or do you brew what you feel like?
I would
say I fall under the spur of the moment brewer, to a point, although until now
I haven't had much flexibility in brews so it really just has been picking what
kit I liked the sound of at the time of ordering.
Now though I have much more choice and variety of what I can do. Maybe this year I'll do a Rhubarb Saison or a Pumpkin Ale??
Now though I have much more choice and variety of what I can do. Maybe this year I'll do a Rhubarb Saison or a Pumpkin Ale??
I've never really been a Stout or Porter drinker; I have the odd bottle/pint of Guinness/Chocolate porter/Double IPA/Innis & Gunn that would warrant being seasonal but I'd much prefer something refreshing & flavourful anytime of the year like a Proper Job or Punk IPA.
With the seasons seemingly shifting right, the coldest weather still hasn't hit, I may have to retract my statement and want a darker heavier beer by then, but by the time its fully brewed the first of Spring flowers probably will be appearing. If I have any of these urges, then that is what these commercial supermarket beers are for - the odd one or two to satisfy - it’s always good to boost the bottle tally for my next home brew too.
Until
next time...........Happy Brewing!
