Attempting 40%+ ABV beer... "Barley Brandy"

[Cape Brewing]

The whole point was simply an exercise in freeze concentrating. I didn't miss the 40% by that much but it had all sorts of crazy off flavors from pushing distiller's yeast as hard as I could. The whole thing turned to soy sauce basically.

 

[bob1852]

The whole point was simply an exercise in freeze concentrating. I didn't miss the 40% by that much but it had all sorts of crazy off flavors from pushing distiller's yeast as hard as I could. The whole thing turned to soy sauce basically.

In other words, it's a bit better than PTN's U2, U3, and U4?

 

[Cape Brewing]

Yes

 

[bluemoose]

And great on moo goo gai pan.

 

[paulthenurse]

In other words, it's a bit better than PTN's U2, U3, and U4?

Die. Both of you. I got medals.

 

[paulthenurse]

On second thought, don't die. Almost die. So that you both end up with tubes stuck out of every possible opening and a couple more stuck through recently created openings. Then open your eyes to find me standing next to your bed.
"Hey Dickless, I'm Paul and I'm here to fix you. Unfortunately I'm having a bad day. Sucks to be you."

 

[day_trippr]

Wait - I thought U4 was still "maturing"...

Cheers! (I dig the whole "almost die" thing though. Mind if I use it someday? )

 

[unionrdr]

IDK...something keeps telling me not pushing it quite so high would give a better result. Can't shake it. Me thinks there's the answer in that one thought somehow? Like maybe starting a bit lower OG, then adding candi sugars & such to step it up or something? Like building more gradually, vs trying to fix it after starting big, of that makes any sense?

 

[bluemoose]

Do you have more detail on that technique? Cape can use all the help he can get

 

[unionrdr]

Like when your brewing some Belgians...

 

[motobrewer]

Man I love this thread

 

[DakotaRules]

Laugh at this thread every time someone bumps it!

 

[Cape Brewing]

I laugh every time I think about the fact that you brought your mom to my pig roast a few years back.

 

[ComcastWineRookie]

hahahah

 

[bob1852]

I laugh every time I think about the fact that you brought your mom to my pig roast a few years back.

Was that the one where you deep fried the pig on accident?

 

[paulthenurse]

Yes it was. I don't know why Cape busts Dakota about that, Mrs. Dakota (The Elder) is lovely. For that matter, so is Mrs. Dakota (The Younger). I guess Cape just needs to adopt a scorched earth policy for anything at all having to do with that day in a pathetic attempt to preserve some dignity.

Hey Dakota, if you want you can bring your Mom to Masstoberfest. She might enjoy watching you run around like a headless chicken in order to get your brew finished in time to put on your tux before you head into the Opera House for Rogers and Hammerstein's Cinderella. (Yes, I checked.)

http://www.ticketnetwork.com/tix/rodgers-and-hammersteins-cinderella-10-03-2015-tickets-2515357.aspx

 

[1977Brewer]

Here just to say I want to come to Boston and hug every one of you idiots.

Cuz you all need one.

 

[paulthenurse]

Homo.

 

[slym2none]

NOT that there's anything wrong with that...

 

[homebeerbrewer]

Good luck hugging Paul, you'll need extremely long arms to do so.

 

[paulthenurse]

Gfy.

 

[day_trippr]

lmao at this thread being kept alive through whatever means possible...

Cheers!

 

[homebeerbrewer]

You should capitalize the F and Y. Just saying...

 

[DakotaRules]

Yes it was. I don't know why Cape busts Dakota about that, Mrs. Dakota (The Elder) is lovely. For that matter, so is Mrs. Dakota (The Younger). I guess Cape just needs to adopt a scorched earth policy for anything at all having to do with that day in a pathetic attempt to preserve some dignity.

Hey Dakota, if you want you can bring your Mom to Masstoberfest. She might enjoy watching you run around like a headless chicken in order to get your brew finished in time to put on your tux before you head into the Opera House for Rogers and Hammerstein's Cinderella. (Yes, I checked.)

http://www.ticketnetwork.com/tix/rodgers-and-hammersteins-cinderella-10-03-2015-tickets-2515357.aspx

Capes going to be playing the princess. With all the working out and running he's been doing, he's pretty light on his feet.

I'm guessing he'll be dropping off frozen veggies again.

 

[paulthenurse]

Hey Rick.
G F Y

Just sayin'

 

[homebeerbrewer]

That's better.