Here goes nothing-First batch

[creole_hops]

I just started my first batch.

Its called "Simple Simons Virgin Ale"
I wanted to focus on the procedure first to make sure that I am doing everything I am supposed to. I will get a little more creative on the ingredients next time around.

This will be a 2.5 gallon batch.

Amount Item Type % or IBU
3.30 lb Muntons Amber Malt Extract (3.0 SRM) Extract 100.00 %
1.00 oz Cascade [6.30 %] (60 min) Hops 54.4 IBU
0.50 oz Cascade [6.30 %] (15 min) (Aroma Hop-Steep) Hops -
0.50 oz Cascade [6.30 %] (2 min) (Aroma Hop-Steep) Hops -
2.50 gal Atlanta, GA Water
1 Pkgs Nottingham (Danstar #-) Yeast-Ale

 

[creole_hops]

The ingredients:
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Sanitization:
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[MassMark]

Good luck on your journey!

 

[creole_hops]

mmmmm I want some pancakes now.
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Wort it's weight in gold:
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hip HOP hurrayyy!
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Rolling boil started:

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[creole_hops]

Boilover cherry popped 18 minutes after rolling boil:
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[creole_hops]

Yeast prep:
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Time to kill the boil:
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Taking a nice 15 min ice bath:
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[creole_hops]

Starting gravity reading:
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Locked and loaded:
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Activating patience controls!!!!!

 

[bull8042]

Good job... I predict beer in 6 weeks.