Yep it sounds like it was successful. I like my brews and I do tend to lay down on the couch, if the dog has not occupied it already, and drift off. Tell him to lighten up his brews, alcohol wise, so he can enjoy their taste and flavors. My first goal when I started out was to really brew up the darnedest and strongest beer I could. But I found out quickly it was taste and flavors I was after. I also like the process of creating a beer, mead or cider at home.
He’s been brewing for some years now, and does all types of ales, beers and such. He hasn’t done meads yet, but I’ve mentioned it. He doesn’t brew specifically for high alcohol content - it’s just that certain brews end up that way. ;)
He’s very particular about the flavors, and ends up sounding like those people who discuss “notes of” this and that. He’s the same over cigars - though he doesn’t make those thankfully. I confess that my eyes glaze over when he gets talking about that stuff.
He makes wine also. Does a few really nice ones. Those I do partake of and enjoy.