12-12-12 Style Selection

[KingBrianI]

Alright, so I read up on the subject a bit. Apparently it was Jean De Clerck who isolated two strains from a McEwans ale to use in Duvel. Also interesting is that there used to be a dark version of Duvel that was actually the original. I'm picturing a Wee Heavy grain bill, something like Golden Promise and a touch of roasted barley, maybe some caramel and other dark malts if we feel like it. Long boil, big kettle caramelization. Low bitterness. Duvel yeast. Crazy but I think it could be really good.

 

[commonsenseman]

I'm not very clear with my posts, I guess I meant after this thread has been "completed", then if still needed, make a thread with the top few styles to make the final decision. Just my opinion, since there are so many people on either side of the current top two. We could also just make the winner regardless of how much it won by.

Of course, if King Brian is correct, this conversation may be for nothing.....

 

[motobrewer]

how could you NOT vote for a rye weizenbock??

 

[NuclearRich]

Is this for anyone to vote on? I am not familiar with the goings on of the yearly brew here. I would love an RIS, personally. What do people do with this recipe? Is there a competition to see which beer from the same basic recipe comes out best, or how twisted people can make it?

 

[Ezekielsays]

Alright, so I read up on the subject a bit. Apparently it was Jean De Clerck who isolated two strains from a McEwans ale to use in Duvel. Also interesting is that there used to be a dark version of Duvel that was actually the original. I'm picturing a Wee Heavy grain bill, something like Golden Promise and a touch of roasted barley, maybe some caramel and other dark malts if we feel like it. Long boil, big kettle caramelization. Low bitterness. Duvel yeast. Crazy but I think it could be really good.

This. Sounds. Awesome.

 

[smokinghole]

Boo quad, boo! I'll brew up a wee heavy in addition to the quad I reckon if the quad wins out.

This poll will last for another 27 days or so. I didn't know we were done and over after only three days.

This poll is for anyone to vote on that wants to brew the 12-12-12 beer. The first year I participated was this past brew the 11-11-11 Old Ale. As I understand it all the guys that brew mail out bottles to the other brewers and there is a massive trade. That way you have your beer plus all the others that were brewed to sample. It displays individual brewing character and practices.

 

[JLW]

I'll brew both as well.

 

[KraphtBier]

I say a mash up or brew both the Wee Heavy and a Quad, screw it. If the World's gonna end we might as well get pasted and enjoy the show.

 

[runningweird]

Is this for anyone to vote on? I am not familiar with the goings on of the yearly brew here. I would love an RIS, personally. What do people do with this recipe? Is there a competition to see which beer from the same basic recipe comes out best, or how twisted people can make it?

no, you can only vote for this if you like beer and aren't a complete tool.

I have never made a RIS but I would be down for it if it wins.

 

[NuclearRich]

I've never made one either, but damn they are tasty! RIS! RIS! I say forget this wee heavy business, it is a small niche that not everyone apprecates. Baltic Porter, Quad, or RIS! Barley/wheat wines are commonplace enough... so I cross those off. The bottom of the list is kind of obscure, but interesting. I want to brew something that I will want to drink regularly enough that I run out before the world actually ends.

OOH!
IDEA!
<--this guy is the beer drinkers' equivilent to a lightbulb going off

La Fin Du Monde!

end of the world?

Listen to this guy! lol
http://www.unibroue.com/en/beers/sommelier/history/#/video-12

Its a Tripel, but I think it would make an excellent base, just for its ideal. I have tasted it as well, and enjoyed it a lot!

 

[Haputanlas]

Man, I wish Adambier was on this list. By definition, this beer requires at least a year of aging. It's also a very unique style.

 

[jmo88]

Thanks for posting that. Never heard of Adambier so I researched it a bit. It sounds awesome. One thing I'm confused about though is how the lacto will work in such a highly hopped beer? I'm under the impression that lacto has a low IBU threshold&#8211; far below what this style calls for.

...Maybe next year

 

[AlphaWolf-Brewery]

I wish I would have seen that are seem to be only two viable choices in the poll before I voted. I would have switch from weizenbock to the wee heavy.

 

[iaefebs]

It has to be a 12% for 12-12-12, there will never be a 13-13-13. Belgian Quad for my vote.

 

[Haputanlas]

Thanks for posting that. Never heard of Adambier so I researched it a bit. It sounds awesome. One thing I'm confused about though is how the lacto will work in such a highly hopped beer? I'm under the impression that lacto has a low IBU threshold&ndash; far below what this style calls for.

...Maybe next year

If you ever find the "Adam" from hair of the dog, don't pass it up. Very unique and tastes great.

 

[commonsenseman]

Bump!

Anybody else that hasn't voted yet?

 

[brettwasbtd]

i'm not very clear with my posts, i guess i meant after this thread has been "completed", then if still needed, make a thread with the top few styles to make the final decision. Just my opinion, since there are so many people on either side of the current top two. We could also just make the winner regardless of how much it won by.

Of course, if king brian is correct, this conversation may be for nothing.....

+1

 

[bjohnson29]

Okay, so do we want to set up another poll to vote between the quad and wee heavy?

 

[bjl110]

If we do make another poll I move that King Brian's suggestion get put on there also. A "wee quad" sounds pretty cool.

 

[Homercidal]

You guys do what you want. Neither of them sound good to me. I'm taking my marbles and going home!

 

[LuckyBeagleBrewing]

Strong Scotch Ale ftw. So many great recipes and I still have a bottle that is aged 2.5 years and last one I checked was still great a month ago. It is roughly 14% and oak aged.

 

[Haputanlas]

You guys do what you want. Neither of them sound good to me. I'm taking my marbles and going home!

What does sound good to you?

 

[smokinghole]

:I figure another week or so on this survey and I'll close the voting. Then I'll put up a survey for Strong Scotch versus the Belgian Quad.

Maybe I should be biased and make it a Strong Scotch ale vs. Wee Heavy survey....

 

[Haputanlas]

:I figure another week or so on this survey and I'll close the voting. Then I'll put up a survey for Strong Scotch versus the Belgian Quad.

Maybe I should be biased and make it a Strong Scotch ale vs. Wee Heavy survey....

I agree

 

[commonsenseman]

Hey now!

 

[Haputanlas]

Hey now!

Too much Common Sense

 

[Homercidal]

What does sound good to you?

I suggested the American RIS... Or American Imperial Stout.

Whatever the majority wants is fine.

 

[Haputanlas]

I suggested the American RIS... Or American Imperial Stout.

Whatever the majority wants is fine.

That would be high on my list as well. It's actually my favorite beer style.

Hard to choose.

 

[Golddiggie]

:I figure another week or so on this survey and I'll close the voting. Then I'll put up a survey for Strong Scotch versus the Belgian Quad.

Maybe I should be biased and make it a Strong Scotch ale vs. Wee Heavy survey....

Another vote "aye"...

 

[Haputanlas]

Another vote "aye"...

Wallace!