It seemed like ultra-high alcohol beer was on the way out. Drinkers were Zymatic focusing more on session beers designed to be consumed en masse without causing serious inebriation. Others were focusing on reconstructing ancient recipes or on creating the most unique flavor combinations possible. It looks like "big buzz" beer isn't gone yet, and might be making a resurgence at a liquor store near you.
For many home brewers the use of liquid malt extract to brew beer verges on the sacrilegious. For devotees to the art of brewing the only way to home brew is full grain mashing and by using extract you are compromising your values as a home brewer. But let's face it extract brewing is where many of us cut our home brewing teeth so perhaps it is unwise to be too critical.Homebrews are the best way to have fun and drink because they are very well made and one does not need to drive home afterwards. For every celebration the brews are very convenient as they provide the best drinks without having to spend a fortune on them. One is also able to determine what goes into the brews and so there is no danger of unknown ingredients in the brews. For those people who love homemade brews kegs are very popular; they have an authentic taste that makes them unique.
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