ERIE, Pa. (AP) Mercyhurst University senior Drew Spacht grew up in a beer-loving household.

His grandfather owned a beer distributor in North East. His father has been a home brewer for 15 years.

So, when he found out his school was growing fresh hops, he did what came natural.

He found a way to make beer.

Again and again.

Spacht, a 21-year-old biology major, recently bottled his third batch of 'Hurst Pale Ale in the kitchen of his parents' Harborcreek home.

He's expecting good results.

"I liked the second batch more than the first," Spacht said. "I've tweaked the recipe a little bit each time. I'm never totally satisfied with what I do."

He describes the beer as an "inviting" medium-bodied beer with a citrus aroma.

The first beer brewed by the Mercyhurst student was distributed to school administrators and professors in spring 2011.

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Biology student at Pa.'s Mercyhurst brews own beer