cuinrearview
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This is still the best recipe that I've come up with. As Boralyl attested, everyone seems to like this beer. I don't know how many people have shelved the BMC they brought to a party at my house to suck on these all night. And his pictures are like porn to me as I've been delving into all-grain and when I get a chance to brew I've been using home-grown hops. So many experiments, so little time.......
To answer some questions:
When plugged into Beersmith I get around 25-30 IBU depending on leaf or pellet hops and the AA%. That's where I try to keep it. The '09 leaf Amarillo that I bought last fall from Hopsdirect was seeded and 9.4% AA. Maybe I'm crazy but the seeds seem to add a catty/nutty mix to the beer. Dunno.
mixmasterob: If you want a more lawnmower style I would go for the advice on trying to actually clone Gumballhead. The side by side pics above actually look more golden than I remember the real thing being. You'll get something good either way and probably win an award with my original recipe but it is just a little sweet for the style. You won't lose with either of your recipes I promise! My one experience with Summit was a let-down. Centennial is a favorite and I usually have some around since I grow it. I haven't used Citra but I want too. Would be good to hear how it does with this recipe.
sfinger: VERY interested for a side by side of a recipe following my recommendations. I really think that the extra "sweet bread" taste brought to the table by the caravienne is essential but your feedback will tell the story. It was a long drive there after a day of kayaking here but I think that it should be pretty close.
jarod: Aging actually hurts this beer in my experience. I start drinking them after a week as long as they are carbed and the flavor falls off from there.
In early January I started brewing all-grain. Due to moving and all that that entails my brewing has been limited. I intend to try to nail this with the new process but it'll be a bit because I keep telling SWMBO how great her brown and kolsch will be on tap(finally have enough room for a draft system). Please keep the pictures and feedback coming and sharing this wonderful brew. Looks like I should check this a bit more often
To answer some questions:
When plugged into Beersmith I get around 25-30 IBU depending on leaf or pellet hops and the AA%. That's where I try to keep it. The '09 leaf Amarillo that I bought last fall from Hopsdirect was seeded and 9.4% AA. Maybe I'm crazy but the seeds seem to add a catty/nutty mix to the beer. Dunno.
mixmasterob: If you want a more lawnmower style I would go for the advice on trying to actually clone Gumballhead. The side by side pics above actually look more golden than I remember the real thing being. You'll get something good either way and probably win an award with my original recipe but it is just a little sweet for the style. You won't lose with either of your recipes I promise! My one experience with Summit was a let-down. Centennial is a favorite and I usually have some around since I grow it. I haven't used Citra but I want too. Would be good to hear how it does with this recipe.
sfinger: VERY interested for a side by side of a recipe following my recommendations. I really think that the extra "sweet bread" taste brought to the table by the caravienne is essential but your feedback will tell the story. It was a long drive there after a day of kayaking here but I think that it should be pretty close.
jarod: Aging actually hurts this beer in my experience. I start drinking them after a week as long as they are carbed and the flavor falls off from there.
In early January I started brewing all-grain. Due to moving and all that that entails my brewing has been limited. I intend to try to nail this with the new process but it'll be a bit because I keep telling SWMBO how great her brown and kolsch will be on tap(finally have enough room for a draft system). Please keep the pictures and feedback coming and sharing this wonderful brew. Looks like I should check this a bit more often