3 FLoyds Zombie Dust attempt. Help/info requested

[skeezerpleezer]

And the past month of so, I have been half-assed in re-brewing this. Was gonna today but got caught up in a bunch of flights at Piece pizza and Revolution Brewery and got lazy. I do think I will do my latest posted recipe but use S-04 yeast when I brew it. It WILL happen this weekend at he latest.

 

[sourmash]

Brewed this last weekend (10 gallons). Gonna hit it with the dry hops soon.

 

[xsists]

Just kegged my first batch of this. I used leaf hops for the dry hop and I lost quite a bit in the leafs Smells sooooooo good though.

 

[Joetuo]

Bottled from a carbed keg yesterday, it turned out fantastic. I have not had zombie dust yet but regardless this recipe is pretty fantastic.

In other news 3 floyds got label approval for zombie dust so we should be seeing it in bottles soon.

 

[xsists]

I did a test pull last night (I know, I know only 24 hours on gas) but it tastes pretty darn close to the real ZD. I'm quite impressed and am planning on a 10 gal batch in the future here.

 

[rampage1]

Bottled from a carbed keg yesterday, it turned out fantastic. I have not had zombie dust yet but regardless this recipe is pretty fantastic.

In other news 3 floyds got label approval for zombie dust so we should be seeing it in bottles soon.

So which recipe did you use in the end? How about you xsists?

 

[xsists]

So which recipe did you use in the end? How about you xsists?

I used this one:

10.50 lb Pale Malt (2 Row) US (2.0 SRM) Grain 80.8 %
1.00 lb Munich Malt - 10L (10.0 SRM) Grain 7.7 %
0.50 lb Carafoam (2.0 SRM) Grain 3.8 %
0.50 lb Caramel/Crystal Malt - 60L (60.0 SRM) Grain 3.8 %
0.50 lb Melanoiden Malt (20.0 SRM) Grain 3.8 %
1.25 oz Citra [12.40%] (15 min) Hops 24.0 IBU
0.75 oz Citra [12.40%] (20 min) (First Wort Hop) Hops 19.3 IBU
1.25 oz Citra [12.40%] (10 min) Hops 17.5 IBU
0.67 oz Citra [12.40%] (5 min) Hops 5.2 IBU
0.67 oz Citra [12.40%] (1 min) Hops 1.1 IBU
3.00 oz Citra [12.40%] (Dry Hop 10 days) Hops -
1 Pkgs California Ale (DCL Yeast #S-05) Yeast-Ale

Original Gravity: 1.064 SG
Final Gravity: 1.017 SG
Estimated Color: 8.7 SRM
Bitterness: 67.2 IBU

I will be mashing 155-156

I mashed at 155. I did come up a little short at about 4.5 gal but my numbers were good. After trub loss and hop loss, I probably pulled out 3 or so gal. Its tasty tasty citra nectar though. In one week, it will be even better. Took another pull last night (2 days after burst kegging), what can I say? Its irresistible!!!

 

[rampage1]

I used this one:



I mashed at 155. I did come up a little short at about 4.5 gal but my numbers were good. After trub loss and hop loss, I probably pulled out 3 or so gal. Its tasty tasty citra nectar though. In one week, it will be even better. Took another pull last night (2 days after burst kegging), what can I say? Its irresistible!!!

Awesome-- can't wait to try making it.

 

[rampage1]

Skeezer-- have you made this clone again yet?

 

[xsists]

So... This didn't last long

I'll be making a 10 gal version of this:

10.50 lb Pale Malt (2 Row) US (2.0 SRM) Grain 80.8 %
1.00 lb Munich Malt - 10L (10.0 SRM) Grain 7.7 %
0.50 lb Carafoam (2.0 SRM) Grain 3.8 %
0.50 lb Caramel/Crystal Malt - 60L (60.0 SRM) Grain 3.8 %
0.50 lb Melanoiden Malt (20.0 SRM) Grain 3.8 %
1.25 oz Citra [12.40%] (15 min) Hops 24.0 IBU
0.75 oz Citra [12.40%] (20 min) (First Wort Hop) Hops 19.3 IBU
1.25 oz Citra [12.40%] (10 min) Hops 17.5 IBU
0.67 oz Citra [12.40%] (5 min) Hops 5.2 IBU
0.67 oz Citra [12.40%] (1 min) Hops 1.1 IBU
3.00 oz Citra [12.40%] (Dry Hop 10 days) Hops -
1 Pkgs California Ale (DCL Yeast #S-05) Yeast-Ale

Original Gravity: 1.064 SG
Final Gravity: 1.017 SG
Estimated Color: 8.7 SRM
Bitterness: 67.2 IBU

Mash: 155

In the near future. It was really really really good. Similar to Zombie Dust and if it was a little off, who cares, it was still amazing. After I carbed it and bottled 4 bottles for friends, the keg was empty in 2-3 days..

 

[skeezerpleezer]

Actually, I have not, but know a couple people that did with great results. I spent a couple weeks in asia, then took a new job in Atlanta and am in temporary living till mid September, so can't brew yet. My equipment is coming in a few weeks and it will be the first brew in the new house. The move makes getting this cloned a lot more urgent since I can't just go to the bar and get a pint of FFF Zombie Dust anymore. Looking at some of the others results it is getting close.

 

[rampage1]

Thanks for getting back to me skeezer. Good luck with the new job.

 

[xsists]

Brewing this up right now.. Lost some due to boil over but its all good.. Only doing 5 gal since my tun isn't big enough for the 10 gal grain bill..

 

[skeezerpleezer]

Three Floyds finally got this stuff in bottles.... http://twitpic.com/6hvls5

 

[Diesel48]

Just brewed this up last night. Hit all of the numbers spot on. Tried a bit of the wort and did not taste any fruity flavors . I am sure it will come out after fermentation. I only have 1.5 oz of Citra left for dry hopping but I am sure it will be fine.

 

[xsists]

You'll get the fruit after the dry hop. I would recommend trying to acquire at least another oz of citra to dry hop with. Its just not quite the same without the dry hop whollop.

Three Floyds finally got this stuff in bottles.... http://twitpic.com/6hvls5

Problem being they only sell it at the brew pub right now..

 

[Diesel48]

Alright, Hopefully I can a bit more.

 

[bluetieman]

So, I have never brewed a beer in my life, but have watched my friends do this (and they are not local). Will the fact that I am somewhat advanced with my understanding of beer taste and have seen the brewing process allow me to successfully brew this beer (that I just love)? This is my kit (I have a pot):

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002BU7CVM/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

If so, any suggestions (do I just get the grains in the recipe and but them in the nylon bags)? Is there a definitive, agreeable recipe? Sorry this sounds so noob, but once I get going, it will start rolling (I hope)...

 

[slykwilli]

subscribed - can't wait to try this myself.. any updates on the recipe Skeezer?

 

[skeezerpleezer]

I haven't got to brew anything for about 2+months, and I have a serious urge to make it happen this weekend ( at least 1 batch). All my equipment is getting delivered to my new home Thursday and I will brew it again saturday or sunday. I has about 4 lbs odlf Citra, so may do a 10g batch. My brother told me that his was finally carbonated and he had his first bottle today; said it is really good.

 

[slykwilli]

Cool, I'll just go with what you have so far. If you make any changes let us know how it goes and thanks again!

 

[skeezerpleezer]

Well good news. I got stuff delivered today, and the moving company marked boxes well. I unpacked the important stuff first (keezer, 4 kegs, grain, pots, carboys, crusher). I brought hops and yeast with me on the flight to make sure they had a comfy move (didn't realize I had 10 lbs of hops at the time; 4 Citra, 2 simcoe!) I will be doing the latest recipe I posted this weekend. I plan to do a 6-7g batch and use S-05 in half, S-04 in the other half to see what the difference is. Got open carboys so may as well, right? I will update in a couple weeks.

 

[rampage1]

Well good news. I got stuff delivered today, and the moving company marked boxes well. I unpacked the important stuff first (keezer, 4 kegs, grain, pots, carboys, crusher). I brought hops and yeast with me on the flight to make sure they had a comfy move (didn't realize I had 10 lbs of hops at the time; 4 Citra, 2 simcoe!) I will be doing the latest recipe I posted this weekend. I plan to do a 6-7g batch and use S-05 in half, S-04 in the other half to see what the difference is. Got open carboys so may as well, right? I will update in a couple weeks.

Thanks skeezer. I look forward to seeing what you think of it and the final recipe. I am going to try to brew this when I get my new mash tun and kettle at the end of next month.

 

[Diesel48]

This beer is fermenting away very nicely. Brewed on Monday and still getting some airlock activity. I know fermentation cannot be based on airlock activity but it was a solid fermentation. Need to order a few more oz of Citra for the dry hop.

 

[madbird1977]

I just got a case of Zombie Dust last weekend from 3 Floyds. I'm slowly letting other onto the joys of this brew in WI. Its really great. Would love to brew up a extract /pm clone soon so if you have a recipe that would be great.

 

[WheeledGoat]

I brewed up the recipe earlier in this thread a few weeks ago - tomorrow is the last of the 10day dry hop. When I checked it last week halfway through the dry hop, it was SO FRIGGIN GOOD. From what I remember (I only had this on tap at the Bavarian Lodge while they had it), this is not a direct clone, but who cares. It is so good.

Seriously - it's not chilled - not carbed, super-green and not even finished dry hopping yet, and it took some self discipline to not go back and take another hydrometer flaskfull and just flat out drink it.

I can not wait for this to be done!!!!!

 

[skeezerpleezer]

Glad to hear it came out good for you WheeledGoat.

 

[skeezerpleezer]

Here is what I am brewing now:

Batch Size: 6 gallons
Estimated Original Gravity: 1.065
Estimated Final Gravity: 1.018
Estimated Color: 8.5 SRM
Bitterness: 65.9 IBU
Mash Temp: 155 F

Ingredients Amount Item Type % or IBU
11.75 lb Pilsner (2 Row) Bel (2.0 SRM) Grain 81.7 %
1.13 lb Munich Malt - 10L (10.0 SRM) Grain 7.8 %
0.50 lb Carafoam (2.0 SRM) Grain 3.5 %
0.50 lb Caramel/Crystal Malt - 60L (60.0 SRM) Grain 3.5 %
0.50 lb Melanoiden Malt (20.0 SRM) Grain 3.5 %
1.25 oz Citra [12.40%] (15 min) Hops 21.1 IBU
0.75 oz Citra [12.40%] (20 min) (First Wort Hop) Hops 17.0 IBU
1.25 oz Citra [12.40%] (10 min) Hops 15.4 IBU
1.25 oz Citra [12.40%] (5 min) Hops 8.5 IBU
1.25 oz Citra [12.40%] (1 min) Hops 1.8 IBU
3.00 oz Citra [12.40%] (Dry Hop 10 days) Hops -
1 Pkgs California Ale (S-05) ***
1 Pkgs SafAle English Ale (S-04) ***

***I plan to split this into 2 carboys (3g each), and use S-05 in one and S-04 in the other to see how the yeast changes the flavor. I don't imagine either will be bad.

The changes from the last recipe I posted:
-I would end with about 1 extra oz of Citra that I don't want to re-seal since I still have about 2.5 lbs, so will add a bit more at the 5 and 1 minute additions.
-I had an extra .125 lbs of Munich, so I went ahead and threw it in.
-I forgot I left my 2-row with a friend prior to the move. I had 55 lbs of Pilsner on hand, so used it rather than driving to a brew shop (will be doing a 90 minute boil).

 

[kshuler]

very intersted to hear how this batch turns out. I also have a 55 lb sack of pilsner, and only have Maris Otter, but no pale malt. Curious to see the difference- will this be closer or further from the real thing. Personaly, I am not sure it matters to me, since in Seattle we don't seem able to get any Zombie Dust and I won't be able to compare. So please tell what you think of this batch as opposed to the previous. I have no way to cool fermentations, but i have a cool basement. This makes brewing season here from basically mid October through the first week of June, and I am itching to brew this. I am going through brewing withdrawals at the moment, and my pipeline is limited now to two stouts after I finish my Pale Ale and Hefe-Weizen. Want to know which recipe to use before I start. Also, very curious to find out what the different yeast bring to this!

 

[skeezerpleezer]

I don't anticipate the Pilsner making a huge difference, this one is more about the hops, but I will keep you updated. I am sure this one will be much closer than the recipe posted in the original thread. I am curious to see which yeast works the best.

To help with your fermentation temp try getting a big tub, like one of the 20g or so rope handle tubs from walmart ($6), fill it part way with water, put the fermenter in with a shirt on it to wick up the water, and aim a fan on it. It has worked for me. To help further, get a couple 2 liter bottles of water and freeze them. Put one in the tub in the morning, then swap it for the other at night.