pkrath84
Well-Known Member
I brewed this kit as my first attempt on 2/18 just as written without any modifications using 1.5lb of wildflower honey. I have had it fermenting at the lower end of the temperature range (62F) in hopes of coaxing out the citrus characteristics of the Wyeast 1056 that was pitched.
My OG was 1.052 and today I sit at 1.01. I was going to wait a few days to dry hop with a few ounces of Belma flowers after confirming my yeast were done working but I decided to toss em in today afterall. I'll still check my gravity again on Wed though just to see where I'm at and get ready for bottling.
I heard in a tutorial I was watching that people dry hop with nice results as early as 5 days into fermentation do I figured what the heck. I'm hoping for another fresh kick of citrusy hop aroma from this Belma as I let it sit for another week before I bottle it.
I ended up drinking my sample and I was very satisfied with my result. The brew so far has proven to be nice and clean with a moderate malty flavor and the citrusy notes I was hoping for. The citrus is enough to let you know its there, not overpowering and it finishes on the tongue with just enough wildflower honey sweetness
One thing that shocked me was the complete difference in taste of my sample once I gave it a good chill in the freezer. The ale really came alive with the right temperature. I cant wait to try it when it's properly carbed. I'll be making this one again.
Next time ill remember the whirlfloc tab.
My OG was 1.052 and today I sit at 1.01. I was going to wait a few days to dry hop with a few ounces of Belma flowers after confirming my yeast were done working but I decided to toss em in today afterall. I'll still check my gravity again on Wed though just to see where I'm at and get ready for bottling.
I heard in a tutorial I was watching that people dry hop with nice results as early as 5 days into fermentation do I figured what the heck. I'm hoping for another fresh kick of citrusy hop aroma from this Belma as I let it sit for another week before I bottle it.
I ended up drinking my sample and I was very satisfied with my result. The brew so far has proven to be nice and clean with a moderate malty flavor and the citrusy notes I was hoping for. The citrus is enough to let you know its there, not overpowering and it finishes on the tongue with just enough wildflower honey sweetness
One thing that shocked me was the complete difference in taste of my sample once I gave it a good chill in the freezer. The ale really came alive with the right temperature. I cant wait to try it when it's properly carbed. I'll be making this one again.
Next time ill remember the whirlfloc tab.