The truth is, I decided to not drink until I was old enough to do so legally. Before my 21st birthday, I had only had alcohol on two occasions and neither one of those instances motivated me to continue drinking. Shortly after I turned 21, I went to dinner with my older brother Josh and had my first beer. It was a locally brewed Hefeweizen that he suggested I try. I remember the flavor being similar to bread. It was crisp and earthy at the same time. Although I didn't love it at first, I didn't hate it either.
Fast forward five years and I've come a long way from that first pint. I've enjoyed sharing a brew at local bars with friends, relatives, and even strangers. Beer is a historically significant drink with a rich heritage that is often overlooked. With all the big commercially available beers on the market, its no surprise that most people find a draft or two they like and never branch out. But there are so many varieties out there, and each time I try a different one, I find something else I can appreciate about beer. Its this curiosity that has brought me to try my hand at home brewing beer. I want to experiment with flavors, techniques, aromas, and methods. I want to create beer that is enjoyable and unique.
I decided to write this blog so that I can document my experience, so that I can learn from others that read it, and so that I can help others avoid mistakes in their own home brews. I hope that reading this blog will be insightful, as well as fun to read. I'm going to enjoy sharing my interests with readers and having some home brews along the way.
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