all grain vs extract

I don't know which is better yet, but there are definitely a lot of differences in the two styles of brewing.  I thought it was just brew more for less and it takes a little longer.  But there are so many differences I can't even list them all.  Apparently our first batch was already ready, not three weeks like extract would have taken.  And the IIIPA will likely only take a week or two also since I think we didn't get the temperature high enough in the mash.  So it may not be as strong as hoped, but will be sweet and hoppy and probably still amazing.  We had two buckets of hops.  Crazy hops.

Regardless, our first batch from a couple weeks ago is now in kegs, because it was already ready.  And although not carbonated yet, the Abby's Hefeweizen tastes awesome.  Plus we kegged the Mystery GYO NWWPA, so in a week we should get to taste both those.  I kind of forgot to taste the second one because cleaning and filling three kegs took way longer than anticipated with distractions like the NBA finals and drinking a couple Sam Adams beers.  Griffen's Bow is not bad and is a 10% blonde barleywine ale.  I didn't know such a thing existed, but if you want to sleep good tonight you should try one.  Also had their Tasman Red, a Red IPA, and that was good.  I would buy it again.

A couple weeks off from brewing, but we will keep you posted on the results of drinking over that time.  And if we slip in a brew we will be sure to report it so both of you can read about it.