Recent content by epistrummer

I appreciate the input about the mash temp. I had done some reading and was looking to improve the body in my beers so this is the first time I had mashed over 154. We'll see how it turns out I guess. As for the Maris otter, it seems like everyone who has posted on this thread thinks Maris...

Thanks for the excellent feedback. I think I will try out a half 2 row/half maris otter on the next batch. I made a pure maris otter batch and thought it was somehow overpowering so maybe mixing it with two row would be a better balance. I'm really just experimenting with no clear idea how...

toss them. I made a beer recently that had a full ounce of hops in it and the bitter was too much. just tinkering with amounts.

ok, I need a little critique on my recipe please. Just made this on a whim and haven't tasted it yet just wondering if others think this is a good recipe. 9 lb 2 row 1/2 lb maris otter 1/2 lb munich 1/4 lb crystal 120 50 min at 158 degrees 10 min at 170 7/8 oz Columbus 60 min 1 oz...

Thread update- I will have to say that using 8 lb of Maris Otter extract with no crystal in it is leaving something to be desired. This is a pretty strong, malty beer that could use some sweetness to add complexity. I like the hop schedule though. I will probably do one of the other...

So I went ahead and brewed a second batch of this Galaxy pale ale. I knocked the IBU's down from over 90 to 68 and used two cans of Briess Golden LME. I must say that this brew is more balanced. Still very fragrant and hoppy but not over the top and I can still appreciate the malt flavor. I...

Ok so here is what I ended up doing- 8 lb Maris otter LME 1 oz Magnum 60m .5 oz Kent Golding 15m .5 oz Kent Golding 5m .5 oz Kent Golding dry hop 7 days(my first dry hopping experience, actually) Danstar Nottingham yeast fermented at 66 degrees 1 week primary, 2 weeks secondary. bottled and...

Have you had a chance to drink it yet or is it not ready? Sounds like a good idea.

I'm going to give your recipe a try. I'll try to remember to post a review of the final product. Thanks!

I scored some Maris Otter LME and I would like some pointers from more experienced brewers. I've never used it before and would like to do a recipe that will showcase the maris otter flavor and be an english style beer. Lastly, it should be a delicious beer. Anyone have recommendations?

Good thought. I wasn't sure exactly when to put in the Sorachi Ace or the Mosaic really...but maybe if Sorachi Ace is a really good flavor hop then I can bump it. what then to do with the Fuggles and Mosaic...

I wanted to adjust my hop amounts downward a little since the last brew I attempted. Last time I used 4 one-ounce increments and it was hoppier than I want this one to be. As far as the quarter ounce remainders, I can find a use for them elsewhere...I will probably make a kitchen sink brew and...

So there I was, once again perusing the LHBS offerings. I came up with the following ingredients for my next brew- 3.3 lb pilsen LME 3.3 lb Golden LME 1 lb Maris Otter 3/4 oz magnum 60 m 3/4 oz Fuggles 15 m 3/4 oz Mosaic 5 m 3/4 oz Sorachi Ace flameout The question is this-...

Ok, final update- Excellent beer. Only thing I want to do differently next time is tweak the malt flavor. It was a great showcase for the Galaxy hops but there was a little something missing and I think it needed more malt body.

Yet another update- I've bottled the batch and of course, sampled the goods. This stuff smells amazing! The aroma has certainly changed over time and the flavor reminds me of oranges. Very pleasant and possibly my best concoction yet. It will be about Christmas before I start drinking these...