It always helps to brew with a friend, especially if they have more experience and are willing to share. Consider making a split batch, so you can both share the results. cheers Bob

This year my SMaSH beers seem to all have an arc to them, so that two weeks after bottling they are often a bit aggressive (especially my Citra SMaSH), but two or three weeks later they mellow a bit and become very popular with my cohorts.

when you finally understand what "brew in a bag" is all about

English IPA – All-Grain Recipe Kit cheers Bob