Breaking The Ice

Here is a bit of background information on me and the intent of this blog.

I began home-brewing in January 2012. My first several brews have been Extract and Partial Mash beer kits. For those that are unfamiliar these methods of brewing utilize malt extract with little to no grain actually used (think Mac 'n' Cheese from a box...good, but ultimately unsatisfying). Now, having gotten down the basics - along with literally hundreds of hours of research - I am confident enough in my knowledge of basic brewing principles and styles to move into all grain brewing (think Mama's homemade Mac 'n' Cheese... mm-mm, there are few things better in this world). With my AG conversion essentially complete and armed with roughly a dozen recipes I've put together while on hiatus I've decided now would be the perfect time to begin chronicling my experiences. I plan to share my inspirations, formulations (to some extent, at least), results, and anything else I deem relevant or noteworthy in my adventures. I will no longer use inferior powdered cheese in my mac; I will make MY OWN damn cheese!

Thanks and Gig'em.