u/Areyoutheregod10

Trying to get back into home brewing after a 2 year hiatus. I was very much a beginner at the time, so I am still learning. I really want to delve into the ingredients. Are there any educational resources on the types of ingredients used? For example, a book or article that catalogs different types of hops, what beers they are used in, what characteristics they have, etc. I’m really interested in learning more about this so that I can start making my own recipes. Same thing for different grains used. I guess it doesn’t even have to be specific to home brewing since I’m interested in learning these things in general even if I don’t brew much. Thanks!

I’m having a hard time moving forward from my TF. My runner/DM is ghosting me currently and has been for the past 2-3 months. Unfortunately, we see each other at work, so the detachment process has been incredibly difficult. In my last message to this person, I told them I had the desire to reconnect still (they have been dangling the carrot in front of my face for months about meeting up and talking through things that happened between us). I basically asked them if fear is still holding them back (which they have said before) or if it’s plain lack of interest. That was pretty recent so wouldn’t expect them to respond immediately- if they do at all. I understand it’s more of a reflection of them, but I’m having the most difficult time moving past this. Does anyone have advice on detaching from someone who is still in their day to day life? I see them 1-2 times per week, luckily we don’t really have to interact but just making eye contact with them breaks my heart, knowing they are withholding their thoughts from me. I feel like the things I normally do just aren’t working for this person. I don’t understand how I could want someone in my life (just as a friend at this point) who seemingly wants nothing to do with me OR who is not willing to show up. To be clear, I am just trying to connect with this person as a friend, nothing more as I believe this person is dating other people (doesn’t bother me, I’m more upset about them shutting me out as opposed to them dating others).

Edit: forgot to mention that in addition to this person being in my weekly routine, I have been seeing angel/repeating numbers almost every single day for the last several months. I also have been seeing their name more, although it’s not nearly as regular as the repeating numbers. Just makes it harder to move forward when I went reconciliation/peace.