sink or swim

As this upcoming weekend is one of few where MP and I have nothing planned, I've decided to bite the (silver) bullet and brew a batch of beer. I've been collecting implements and wisdom for a few months now, and its time to do it. If anyone would like to assist, we will be testing a few examples of the sort of brew I'd like to end up with. We will be hearty and of good cheer!

Beer, happy Produce of our Isle
Can sinewy Strength impart,
And wearied with Fatigue and Toil
Can cheer each manly Heart.
Labour and Art upheld by Thee
Successfully advance,
We quaff Thy balmy Juice with Glee
And Water leave to France.
Genius of Health, thy grateful Taste
Rivals the Cup of Jove,
And warms each English generous Breast
With Liberty and Love!