first AG brew happening now.

[BGHSmt7]

I'm assuming you mean US-05 and WB-06.

US-05 is a good floccing yeast so it should clear quite a bit. Also, as it ages, it will clear more.

I'm surprised that you are getting clove/bananna with US-05 as it's a "clean" yeast.

With my math, your batch will prolly end up being around 3.25%-3.50%--Nice ABV for a session bitter

 

[Griffin495]

Congratulations on going AG

What does LBK mean? Not sure I've heard that before.

 

[Soulshine2]

I'm assuming you mean US-05 and WB-06.

US-05 is a good floccing yeast so it should clear quite a bit. Also, as it ages, it will clear more.

I'm surprised that you are getting clove/bananna with US-05 as it's a "clean" yeast.

With my math, your batch will prolly end up being around 3.25%-3.50%--Nice ABV for a session bitter

Fermentis WB-06 in the main recipe ,US-05 in the LBK. sorry for the confusion. I did a starter culture of each. By the time I had added it to the wort in the LBK (Little Brown Keg) it was almost climbing out of the measuring cup.

 

[Soulshine2]

Congratulations on going AG

What does LBK mean? Not sure I've heard that before.

Little Brown Keg- Mr Beer fermenter.

 

[BGHSmt7]

If I'm not mistaken, the LBK is the fermenter that Mr. Beer uses.
Like the one in the photo for this kit.
http://www.mrbeer.com/beer-making-kits/craft-beer-kits/american-lager-kits

 

[Soulshine2]

omg, I can't type today , too many edits to my posts. stress....

 

[Soulshine2]

So this morning was raining hard, made for a good bottling day . I put up nearly 9 gallons of beer. 5 gallons of just the AG weiss and after I had my buddy taste (same buddy who gifted me a lot of my equipment )my batch of Moon Over Miami hopped Belgian he said it was a bit sharp on the hops and the coriander was a bit much , so I combined it with the over run of the weiss to calm it down and come up with the other 4 gallons. Tastes pretty much perfect now. Nice bitterness and tang and the orange zest comes through without overpowering. I can't wait to taste it carbed up and chilled. I still think a slice of orange would be good with it. Probably a little low on the intended ABV but I know now not to add too much more water or boil it down more. Instead of 5.15% it'll be more like a session beer at 3.8% Still very satisfied for the first time AG.

 

[Soulshine2]

Tonight I plan on trying these beers . I put a bottle of each in the fridge first thing this morning. The Weiss was nice and clear, the Moon Over Miami hopped Belgian had a 1/8" of sediment but only a little cloudy otherwise. I'll pour carefully. Crossing my fingers for a good conditioning.

 

[Soulshine2]

Both beers were a success... Wifes Weiss she said tastes just like her favorite Two Brothers Ebel's Weiss. (which means my brewing hobby has a future!) Very nice light banana and clove .
My experimental Moon Over Miami Hopped Belgian in my opinion was a spot on hit. Wife didn't care for the bitterness. It has a dry hop finish, the citrus zest wasn't overpowering and the coriander was pleasant. I still think a slice of orange will pick this up for a summertime beer. Might try that tonight . Both poured with about the same color and the head rose strong and tall settling down to lacy legs on the glass. I'm very happy with the results of both.

 

[Soulshine2]

oh I must say the Moon Over Miami with an orange slice is the bomb. Totally made this beer what it needs to be.