This just plain sucks.  Tomorrow morning I was supposed to be taking a class at the local tech college on all grain brewing methods.  I’ve always used malt extracts in the past because, quite frankly, is quicker and easier.  I always steep some additional grains for added color and flavor, but instead of using 10 – 15 pounds of grain and steeping it for hours, I tend to use 6 pounds of malt extract and 1-2 pounds of grain.

I was looking forward to taking the class and learning the ins and outs of all grain brewing from someone who’s been there — while using someone else’s equipment to boot — without having to go through the trial and error method that usually leads to a lot of disappointment and loss of money before success is achieved.

But, alas, they called on Tuesday to say they are cancelling the class due to lack of interest.  They needed 2 more students to have the class.  They didn’t say how many they already had.  I live in Brew Town U.S.A. and there was a lack of interest.  Apparently, folks here are much more interested in consuming the beer rather than making it.  So, now I have a decision to make with this newly freed up 4 hours on Saturday morning.  Do I go to the supply store and get some ingredients for a new brew that would be ready right around Christmas, or do I finish all that yardwork that’s been staring at me for weeks?  I have a feeling I’m going to end up picking the wrong one…