I found this shot in my photos recently; it’s me (many years ago) mourning a batch of homebrew that went bad during the secondary fermentation.
As someone who loves to experiment and make my own things, whether it be kombucha, wine, or coffee – I am reminded that a key to success is embracing failure. This doesn’t mean seeking it out, but rather being okay when something doesn’t turn out right, and being willing to reinvest the energy and time to try again.
I no longer brew beer, but have started making wine from the grapes in our yard. Every year it gets a bit better, but there are always hard lessons too. It is disappointing when you try something after 10 months and realize it’s no good, but that is what the next year is for!
