We decided it was a VERY GOOD first batch, and we're already planning our next batch. We're plotting whether or not to serve it at our holiday party this coming weekend, or save it all for ourselves. I think we'll end up with a compromise and offer it to a few beer lovers, and save the rest for ourselves :-)
The Lineup
All bottles had carbonation, 1 of them had too much (it overflowed after opening, and had a "fizzy" taste to it until it was in the glass for a few minutes).
The flavor was very nice - caramel and some hints of coffee flavor, in addition to a nice nut brown color.
Ready to Taste
The first bottles we drank "cold" from the 'fridge, and then we sampled a second round at "cellar temperature". The second was my personal preference, as I like my beer a little warmer than most folks.
Of the 8 we tried Wednesday evening (there were 4 of us BTW), 3 had too little carbonation (a little flat, not too bad), 1 had too much (way too much) and the other 4 were fine. During cleanup, we noticed a lot of white sediment in the bottom of 6 out of the 8 bottles, which required a good rinse with hot water and shaking to remove. We didn't want it to dry on the bottom of the bottles and make the next round a real mess to clean out before we could use them again.
Next up: An IPA, probably after the first of the year. Until then, happy Beermas from DJD Brewers!
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