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And one of these days I'll remember to take pictures for you. I'm attempting to make my own beer and unfortunately it will be at least two months before my first batch (mystery brown ale, the kit was a gift, I'm not entirely sure what it's supposed to be) is ready. I remembered last night while starting the second batch (mystery hefeweizen) but alas, my camera battery was dead. Maybe next time!

I've already made three trips to the brewer supply store (DeFalco's) and I foresee many more in the months before I move. I'm definitely from the Hansen School of Taking up a Hobby: we go all out. Shiny new specialty equipment, all the books, making the investments up front and hoping to stick with it.

Anyhow, as I'm sitting here, I can hear my beer fermenting (the excess gas is venting through a tube submerged in water so what I'm actually hearing are bubbles) and it's kind of exciting! Hooray for new hobbies!

A few side notes: it feels strange to see "Hansen" in type in reference to myself. Also, when the mystery brown ale is ready, there will be a party =). And that kitteh up top? He's my logo.