NZLunchie
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I've gone off the 500ml bottles, maybe because most of my brews are 7%
Just brewed a 10.13% Belgian Tripel. That'll be going into 330ml bottles
I've gone off the 500ml bottles, maybe because most of my brews are 7%
My Manuka saison has lasted a year because its 8%. Might dial it back to six next time.
Anyhooo, anyone used pohutakawa flowers in beer?
Just brewed a 10.13% Belgian Tripel. That'll be going into 330ml bottles
Wow I wish I could crank my kits up a bit... At 10% is it quite a heavy beer ??
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My first take on this beer ended up being 11%. Only one bottle survives from that batch, to be drunk on Beervana weekend, be a week or so over a year old by then....
Nah, its quite thin because of the style of beer. It's dropped to 1.005 so .005 points of being as thin as water. Its a massive beer. Brewed specifically for an international home brew competition...http://www.sjporrchallenge.com/
Keen to share the recipe if anyone wants it. I wouldn't think it would be to hard with kits, you'd just need a few of them to boost the sugar up
Might just get better on the basics then make the move to partial, from what I have read it doesn't look to tough !!
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I'm more than happy to share a brew day with you if you're keen to come along to see what it's all about.
My first take on this beer ended up being 11%. Only one bottle survives from that batch, to be drunk on Beervana weekend, be a week or so over a year old by then....
Nah, its quite thin because of the style of beer. It's dropped to 1.005 so .005 points of being as thin as water. Its a massive beer. Brewed specifically for an international home brew competition...http://www.sjporrchallenge.com/
Keen to share the recipe if anyone wants it. I wouldn't think it would be to hard with kits, you'd just need a few of them to boost the sugar up
Damn I'm keen to see the recipe, I've never got that low with any of my 10%+ brews (and it's not like I don't do enough of them)
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That would be awesome ! Definitely keen...
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Planning a brew this weekend, I'll flick you a PM
Hi all, but of advice, brew in the go is mangrove jacks Checz pills, pills beer enhancer and used saflager s23 yeast, latest reading 1014, been in primary since 02/07... Currently 12 degrees... How long approx until fermentation is done with this yeast ? 1014 seems high but all my kits have had a high final reading to date... Taste seems ok.. Still minor airlock activity... Also any benefit to adding some finishing hops with this brew ? If so what ?? Cheers
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If you're still seeing airlock activity, chances are its still fermenting. I'd leave it. I did a double pilsner batch and was in primary for 4 weeks, that was including a diacetyl rest and lagering.
Keep checking the gravity, maybe every 3rd or 4th day. If there isnt any movement from 1.014 then its finished.
As for finishing hops, thats all on you and your tastes. I like a hoppy lager/pils so I would. If you're looking at buying some, don't, I'll hook you up some Motueka if you like, Saaz heritage, so would work in a Checz Pils OR something else I have in the freezer that takes your fancy
If you're still seeing airlock activity, chances are its still fermenting. I'd leave it. I did a double pilsner batch and was in primary for 4 weeks, that was including a diacetyl rest and lagering.
Keep checking the gravity, maybe every 3rd or 4th day. If there isnt any movement from 1.014 then its finished.
As for finishing hops, thats all on you and your tastes. I like a hoppy lager/pils so I would. If you're looking at buying some, don't, I'll hook you up some Motueka if you like, Saaz heritage, so would work in a Checz Pils OR something else I have in the freezer that takes your fancy
Ok really showing my lack of knowledge, can you explain what those two processes are Appreciate ur guys assistance big time btw !!
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Ignore that question, will I get sufficient results in primary from doing this ? I don't have a secondary ! Just have the basic kit.. If nee be I will need to buy one... Cheers
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Ok cool, thanks guys !! After the 3 weeks I will get it bottled, then do I just leave it at room temp to carb for a couple of weeks ?
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Yup, just like you have with your past beers. It might take a little longer to carb up, but yep.
Great thanks for that, I'm going to need to get some more gear so I can get another batch underway !!
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And it begins
Oh. Its absolutely imperative that you rack the lager to a secondary. Go buy another. Today.
Actually, buy 2 and another kit. Be rude not to
Picked up a little something to brew an IIPA with. Will be my first use if cone hops and I'm using 500g of them for 19L batch. It will also be the first beer I try some special Agave syrup in which I got from a friend who works at a tequila distillery, and I might throw some Casa Noble Reposado tequila in half the batch
Got the green light to spend some $$
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Picked up a little something to brew an IIPA with. Will be my first use if cone hops and I'm using 500g of them for 19L batch. It will also be the first beer I try some special Agave syrup in which I got from a friend who works at a tequila distillery, and I might throw some Casa Noble Reposado tequila in half the batch
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When fan art and beer labels become one! Muuuuhhhhhhhahahaha.
The little lion is a hobgoblin clone, and the APA is based ( loosely) on Eddworts haus pale. Turning out to be me two best beers to date i believe!
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Is it wrong to say I want to put my head inside your bag and breath deep?
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I was going to jump in and try to help you out....I'm late to the party! Haha. Looks like the crew has set you right! I'm new to but geeking out hard and fast!
Props getting straight into largers, i don't have the patience for that!
I agree that the next step is temp control. It has changed my beer so much! And depending on how much you want to get into this hobby.......I would check out the brewing network, especially brew strong and the Sunday session! ( not so family friendly all the time).
Give a shout outs if you have any questions for a geek that is new to it still! Haha.
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Absolutely not, I do have a gorgeous smelling bag
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Awesome, did you do these ?? I have started to design some labels, not even close to these tho !!!! Jealous much !!
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