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dgrums · 02-14-2013, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Groner

Brewed the 11 gallon recipe. Transferred this to secondary after 4 days in an attempt to get it ready for a party. OG was 1.042 (I always seem to get 75% efficiency thus the higher number.)and the FG when I transferred was 1.012. Tasted my sample for testing and man was it awful.

Not quite undrinkable but definitely not good. I wasn't expecting much but since I have never had anything come out of the fermenter this quickly I wanted to see if anyone else had the same result. After sitting in secondary for a couple of days I lifted the airlock and it smells a bit better but haven't tasted it yet.

Anyone else have the same result?
I'm assuming this is just due to the fact that it was only 4 days old when I tasted it and it will clear up, but I am contemplating buying some commercial brew just in case!

Can you describe the taste?

**jflongo** · 02-14-2013, 11:12 AM

Mine personally took about 10 days to finish, ended at 1.008. At 4 days it was still going.

**zymurph** · 02-14-2013, 12:01 PM

I made my first batch of Centennial Blonde a few weeks ago, and it is awesome! Such an easy brew. I let it sit in primary for three weeks and then it went straight into a serving keg. I will definitely be brewing this one over and over. Thanks Beirmuncher!

Kyled93 · 02-14-2013, 10:15 PM

Plan on doing a double batch of this for a wedding... The only downside.. LHBS had limited Hops. I was able to pick up Mt hood and EKG. Hope it will work out with 20 gallons.

OBayBrewer · 02-15-2013, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by OBayBrewer

I brewed this 3-FEB-13 exactly to spec. Gravity came out to 1.040; spot on!
Lost quite a bit in the boil, somewhere around 1.5 gal so not quite a 5 gal brew, but it is beautiful.
Tested the SG 6-FEB-13 and it is at 1.000. I'd call that done. It tasted great! Nice and light, with just a slight bitterness and citrus flavour from the hops.
I'm going to cold crash for clarity and then bottle sometime this weekend.
Can't wait to try the finished product in about a week!

UPDATE: This batch was bottled 9-FEB-13. I tried a bottle 13-FEB-13 (10 days from grain to mouth!!!) and it was carbed & very drinkable! It has a wonderful malty/bready/biscuity flavour with just a touch of bitterness and some citrus flavour from the hops. I drink this at room temp but will try some in the fridge just for comparison. This will most likely become my go-to recipe when it comes to a light quaffer beer with quick turn around. I would not change anything about this brew.

Thanks again BierMuncher!

Groner · 02-15-2013, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by dgrums

Can you describe the taste?

Not exactly, but I know it didn't fit any of the usual suspects for infection/brewing errors. Like I said, I'm probably just over thinking it because it was only 4 days since pitching and the yeast probably haven't finished cleaning up yet. Possibly like a wet dog/skunky taste. Not undrinkable but not good either. A few days later it smelled way better, which lifted my spirits! I really do think it is just a result of the early sampling.

GMP428 · 02-17-2013, 12:52 AM

Brewed this using us-05. I was quite disappointed when I first tried it. I think all the really positive reviews for some reason made me think it was going to be a very hoppy beer. Stupid thought I know, because the recipe doesn't call for a lot of hop additions. Once I got over this stupid expectation I began to really enjoy it. Nice flavor and a perfect subtleness to the hops. Definitely going to brew this one regularly!!

**allenH** · 02-17-2013, 02:01 AM

Just wrapped up my third batch tonight (1-5gal and 2-10 gal). My first batch was with Nottingham, my second was with US-05 and this batch was pitched with a pint of 1272 (from cream of 3 crops i kegged today) in each 5gal. I have made this for birthday parties and weddings, it is a definite crowd pleaser.

Kyled93 · 02-17-2013, 12:56 PM

Did a double batch of this yesterday. From start to finish it took 9.5 hours. Took this photo towards the end of the day.

Groner · 02-17-2013, 10:41 PM

Had the party that I brewed this for last night... People were trying to find containers to bring it home in after they took all four of my growlers! Delicious and fast! A definite crowd pleaser!!