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07-16-2006, 10:08 PM
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Failed attempt at brew day
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So seeing as how I ruined my atttempt to brew today before it started I think I need some other stories so I don't feel so bad.
I decided lastnight that I was going to brew the Heather Ale instead of the Belgan Wit, so I busted the smack pack and stuck it on top of the fridge.
After cleaning the kitchen in prep of brewing and bottling I went out to get a few things. Upon returning home and gatthering everything to start brewing I realize I don't have the heather tips. I could have sworn I grabbed them even tho I was going to get some fresh tips.
I suppose I could brrew the Belgan (after getting some honey) and let it sit untill the yeast is ready to go. But I guess I'll just bottle 12 gallons of wine and 10 Gallons of beer then go jump out of a perfectly goodairplane instead.
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07-16-2006, 10:48 PM
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Ruined is when you try to drain the first runnings and nothing comes out, I mean NOTHING! Then you open the tun to give it a stir and find a tar-like, 42-pound "bran muffin". My brewing partner had purchased four pounds of rye flour, instead of flacked rye. We finally dumped it & went back to the store for more makings.
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07-17-2006, 04:21 AM
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I make a list and check things off when I'm there to be sure I got everything. But I agree with David. Your a far cry from "ruined"  Take two homebrews and call me in the morning  |
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07-17-2006, 05:46 AM
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I think I've had a few more than two homebrews. So I guess ruined isn't quite the right terminology, but this definately isn't a brew day.
Other than my mead, i no longer have anything in a secondary (ok, so technically since I've transfered the mead three times that's not in a secondary either)
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07-17-2006, 05:50 AM
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Oh forgot to ask... what are "heather tips"?
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07-17-2006, 05:53 AM
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Brewis interruptus, maybe.
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07-17-2006, 06:08 AM
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Oh forgot to ask... what are "heather tips"?
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I thought "heather tips" were when you could tell it was cold outside just by looking at her chest.  |
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07-17-2006, 07:32 AM
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I suppose I could brrew the Belgan (after getting some honey) and let it sit untill the yeast is ready to go.
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If you are using Wyeast smack packs they are usually good to pitch in 3-4 hours after smacking..I usually pull them out of the fridge and hit em right before I start setting up. |
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07-17-2006, 08:24 AM
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It is both the flowers and the greenery of this wonderful herb which impart a pleasing aroma and smooth bitterness to beers. It is especially appropriate for a Scotch ale known as Fraoch. With the flavor similar to a subtle chamomile/mint blend with a hot lavender, heather pairs well with honey. It is also great for tea, with reputed calming qualities.
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