Just transferred this from the primary to a keg. Should I leave it at 58-60 or should I toss it in my 37 degree fridge? gravity is down to 1.016. Tasted really good!
By the way, did you choose Northern Brewer hops for the recipe because you read or heard somewhere that Anchor uses them? I am just curious because I can't find anything online, and other recipes I saw have used Willamette and Cascade.
By the way, did you choose Northern Brewer hops for the recipe because you read or heard somewhere that Anchor uses them? I am just curious because I can't find anything online, and other recipes I saw have used Willamette and Cascade.
Yes, I read in Jamil's "Brewing Classic Styles" that the authenic steam beer is all NB hops, as is his recipe. He says "this style showcases the distinctive northern brewer hop's woodsiness".
I really like it, but I've never had it any other way so I can't compare it to other recipes.
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Yes, I read in Jamil's "Brewing Classic Styles" that the authenic steam beer is all NB hops, as is his recipe. He says "this style showcases the distinctive northern brewer hop's woodsiness".
I really like it, but I've never had it any other way so I can't compare it to other recipes.
Do you have an opinion on my other question re: putting it in the fridge? I am pretty new to kegging and this is my first lager beer so I am a bit unsure.
Do you have an opinion on my other question re: putting it in the fridge? I am pretty new to kegging and this is my first lager beer so I am a bit unsure.
I like this beer to be fermented at low ale temps, until completely done. I've experienced a little diacetyl with this strain in the past, so I keep it on the yeast cake as long as a month or so. But after racking, I do lager it. I kept it in the 40s (basement temp) for a while, then stuck it in the kegerator at 39 degrees. It cleared up beautifully and got some of the lager characteristics I wanted, but kept the ale "nose" if that makes sense.
If yours is done and in the keg, you can lager it now if you want.
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Yum. This beer is great. When I first tasted it, I was nervous that it didn't taste anything like a real anchor steam - and then I had an anchor to jog my memory. It is pretty damn close, but I haven't done a side-by-side yet. My only issues thus far have been crazy foaming, but that might be because I force carbed it with the shaking (a week ago or so...). It still pours crazy foamy, but I am a draft newbie so who knows. Anyway, this beer rocks. Some are calling it my best beer yet (and so bloody simple!). I made it with organic ingredients (except hops).
Anyway, thanks Yooper! Next up, I'm going to try this California Lager yeast with a Mac & Jack recipe.
I am going to do a Ca Common soon. I have tons of hops, but no No. Brewer. My buddy uses all Chinook in his Ca. Common and actually won a gold at a competition with it!
Personally, I am thinking of using Willamette or Zeus in mine just to see the outcome? Anyone have a good reason why I should not do this? I am not concerned with fitting the BJCP style, just want a nice amber lager.
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