Tonight we opened the brew box, cleaned up the equipment, got started on our first batch, and drank some good beer.

Brewed: Rye IPA

Original Gravity: 1045

Brewmasters: Ariel, Steven, Andres, Liat, Bernardo, Jaco

On TV: Broncos at Bengals

Dinner: Peanut Butter/Facon Burgers

Drank: Left Hand 400 Monkeys IPA, Left Hand NITRO Milk Stout, Newcastle, Ariel’s Own “La Velga” (Belgian Dubbel) and “Choko Loko” (Chocolate Stout).

Lessons learned:

• Keep a close eye on the wort as it boils to prevent spillage!
• Need to buy a bigger funnel to transfer the wort and prevent spillage!
• Need a cooking thermometer for the wort.