First batch of homebrew beer finished and named “Bitter Explosion 2008″
Posted by John Forsythe on February 18th, 2008I decided to take out one of the bottles of beer that has been conditioning in the closet over the last week. A week before it is supposed to be done, I was taking a risk. As it turned out, it was a perfect bottle of beer. I never doubted it for a second (not).
I also completed the project by getting some help naming the beer (thanks Ashley) and it is now to be known as “Bitter Explosion 2008“. As you might know, on day two the batch blew the lid off the fermenting bucket leading to a full night of washing clothes that had yeast, beer wort and hops all over. I will remember to take my clothes out of the closet at least until day 3 or 4 next time.
Because it fermented for a week with the hops, it also has a fair degree of bitterness to it. Just the right amount to get those salivary glands working.
Therefore I came up with a label and concept that embodied the event, printed them and Ashley stuck a few on. They are old 3 1/2 inch floppy disk labels. These are going to suck to wash off, but until I get some transparent semi-gloss peel off labels, they will have to work.
For everyone going on the ski trip next week, expect me to have a few of these in tow. If they survive the plane ride, they will definitely make you smile. I guarantee it.
