Arctic Alchemy..

[Zamial]

Grats on the adventure and the brew!

 

[passedpawn]

Alright!

Sooo, what are you using for fermenters? Is the yeast pitched? I'm waiting for Paul Harvey's "and now, for the rest of the story..."

Can't wait for the documentary.

 

[mrbowenz]

Alright!

Sooo, what are you using for fermenters? Is the yeast pitched? I'm waiting for Paul Harvey's "and now, for the rest of the story..."

Can't wait for the documentary.

I used two 42 gallon Blichman's , mounted in our trailer and designed a 12 volt glycol chiller system that ran off the Land Rover battery during travel , while trickle charging a deep cell marine battery for over-night , even the PID's were 12 volt . The chiller system was flawless, the ale was kept at 63 degrees the whole return trip, I need to share this in the equipment section of HBT.

It was interesting passing thru Canadian and US customs , on a motorcycle , and two support trucks pulling a mobile brewery. Canada customs guys where amazed by the system and applauded the efforts. US customs detained us for nearly 2 hours ( beer was fermenting at the time , and a team of 5 inspectors wearing HAZmat gloves were puzzeled as to why I was doing this. nonetheless they let me pass into the US without too much grief. The yeast I pitched was created for me by Wyeast , cell counted and hearty, the guy's at Wyeast are awesome !, Hops Direct donated all the hops too...two great companies.

 

[passedpawn]

I used two 42 gallon Blichman's , mounted in our trailer and designed a 12 volt glycol chiller system that ran off the Land Rover battery during travel , while trickle charging a deep cell marine battery for over-night , even the PID's were 12 volt . The chiller system was flawless, the ale was kept at 63 degrees the whole return trip, I need to share this in the equipment section of HBT.

It was interesting passing thru Canadian and US customs , on a motorcycle , and two support trucks pulling a mobile brewery. Canada customs guys where amazed by the system and applauded the efforts. US customs detained us for nearly 2 hours ( beer was fermenting at the time , and a team of 5 inspectors wearing HAZmat gloves were puzzeled as to why I was doing this. nonetheless they let me pass into the US without too much grief. The yeast I pitched was created for me by Wyeast , cell counted and hearty, the guy's at Wyeast are awesome !, Hops Direct donated all the hops too...two great companies.

Right on! We need pics of this trailer!

 

[HerotBrewer]

Sooooo
How did it all turn out?

Great story and an awesome journey. When does the DVD hit stores?

 

[mrbowenz]

Very pleased to announce that "Arctic Alchemy Ale" has won a medal at the Great American Beer Festival in Denver, Colorado. From an obscure mid-19th century beer in England, to the arctic in Canada , all the way to the American national stage, not much could be finer !

This is my second GABF medal in 4 years, really helpful to my film project as I work to finish the post production phase .

 

[Revvy]

Awesome!!!!!!

 

[mrbowenz]

Awesome!!!!!!

Thanks Revvy ! , you have been a supporter since the beginning ...hats off to you !

 

[organ]

Very interesting. Can't wait to watch the DVD.

 

[mrbowenz]

Little shamless plug, got a nice article in my local paper today...video too

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/bethlehem/mc-bethlehem-brewer-beer-prize-20111006,0,331114.story

 

[Revvy]

I got chills reading the article Chris, again, congrats.

 

[unionrdr]

Looking at the Zymergy link confirmed my suspicions. It's a big Burton ale,an English barley wine. From what I've scraped together,I've started the brew kettle for one about 45 minutes ago. I've done some research here & there over the last couple of months. Then I stumble onto your incredible story. Very cool. Also,Burton salts are available @ midwestsupplies.com. It conditions the brewing water to emulate that in Burton-on-Trent. I'd love to make some comparisons when they're ready. I think it was revvy that got me started on my own Burton quest. Glad things are working out so well with this adventure. Nick Cage has nothing on you!!

 

[TxBigHops]

I realize this thread is quite old, but I've been doing quite a bit of searching, and cannot find where, if ever, Chris might have published the recipe, as he stated that he likely would. Anyone know, or would be kind enough to provide a link?

 

[Jmarsh544]

I'll second that... Does anyone have a copy of the recipe?


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[passedpawn]

So, I wonder if any of the famed Allsop's beer was on this earlier ill-fated expedition. Ships finally found in Canadian north, lost during the various expeditions to find a northwest passage. BTW, if anyone is interested in the story of the quest for the northwest passage, I recommend this book. I have the hardback, and it's full of great pictures!

Franklin ship discovery solves 'one of Canada's great mysteries'

 

[djhooper527]

So how 'bout that recipe buddy?

 

[unionrdr]

I saw on the news back then that they analyzed samples from the bottles & found some stuff out about the yeast used & what style it likely was. But they didn't say much beyond that? I have my Burton #3 AE recipe posted. Easy place to start. Here's a pic of the finished beer from that point;