Partial Mash IPA with lots of pics!

Hey guys & gals,

I just thought I'd post the pics from my latest partial mash. There is nothing epic or legendary about this, but I know one thing I love looking at on forums is pictures.

This is my 4th batch of beer that was not made from a kit, and my 2nd original recipe.

I like the idea of partial mashes because I can use any grain I want which opens up the doors to experiementation / flavors ...

I'm pretty picky about beer, and though I am happy with my previous APA and Oatmeal Stouts, this AIPA I am absolutely ecstatic about.

My previous beers all lacked that "wow, that's a good beer" factor. This one gets your attention the moment you get a whiff after popping the cap.

This is my first beer with liquid yeast and a starter, and I don't know how much I can attribute to this fact, but this beer is miles ahead of my other ones.

Here's the recipe for those who want to see it: http://hopville.com/recipe/1203782/american-ipa-recipes/bonaventure-ipa

Now some pictures:

Wyeast 1056 American Ale yeast.


Starter was boiled with some yeast nutrient and a few hop pellets from a previous batch.


Crushed grain bill ready for mashing.


The crush.


In the bag.


Mashing in the first pot.




Home brewing.


Wort in the first pot while I rinse the grains in the second pot.


2nd pot with all wort, topped off to 3.5 Gal.


Hop selection.


Hop additions sorted.


Boil is off.




End of the boil. This home-made chiller brings it down to 18C (64F) in about 8 minutes.


Skipped a few steps, never seem to take pics of the aerating / pitching.


Dryhopping after 11 days in primary.






After 2 weeks in the bottle.


Happy with the head/lacing on this one.


Hope you enjoy the pics. Wish you could sample some. Anyone in the area is 100% welcome to come over to the shop (race car shop) and have a few cold ones with me!

 

Very nice...I agree about checking out pictures and other peoples brewing methods. I also like your home made immersion chiller...very impressive. I know I could get such clean/smooth bends like yours. And oh...the beer looks awesome too.

 

great write up, and the beer looks excellent!