I am currently fermenting Ovaltine.

[rearview]

Stayed tuned for Ovaltine 2.

More Hops. Whirlflock. US-05 Yeast. Chocolate Ovaltine.

I am determined to make something out of this stuff now. I'm sooooo frustrated.

The Blue "rich chocolate" Ovaltine is mostly sugar, not malt. I wouldn't use it. The "chocolate malt" ovaltine has cocoa over the original, but also its number one ingredient is sugar, not malt. I cannot imagine that using it would turn out any better, sadly. If anything, using the original ovaltine as the base would be best because of the higher malt concentration. *Shrug*

 

[BIGCUNN60]

I thought for a minute there we might see some puke or at least hear some heaving. So close!

 

[Beer-Baron]

The Blue "rich chocolate" Ovaltine is mostly sugar, not malt. I wouldn't use it. The "chocolate malt" ovaltine has cocoa over the original, but also its number one ingredient is sugar, not malt. I cannot imagine that using it would turn out any better, sadly. If anything, using the original ovaltine as the base would be best because of the higher malt concentration. *Shrug*

I'll have to check the ingredients.

 

[fratermus]

You're only listening to the left channel, I did the same thing, the voiceover is in the right!

The audio levels between the tracks are uneven. Voice is the top track in this Audacity screenshot. Music and effects on bottom. My guess is they were normalized but the voice track has two loud spikes so everything else gets mixed way down.

 

[dgremark]

LOL thanks for the laugh but no tits! I'm going to the boneyard!

 

[BigPoppa502]

I jut found this thread and I have to hand it to all the posters - great read!

 

[CreamyGoodness]

Would it help to stir it with a copper rod?

 

[madcow_number_6]

Just in case it hasn't been made abundantly clear: we appreciate you sacrificing you taste buds for our entertainment. ::

 

[bruin_ale]

so glad I finally decided to read this today.. no waiting for results, instant gratification! The wretch at the end says it all.. classic!

 

[H-ost]

Ahh... It was just GREEN give it time to condition! Never dump a batch right?

 

[xsists]

In my experiment I used 3 canisters of Ovaltine and 1056 yeast and it turned out alright. I also used whirfloc. I'll crack another one in a couple days and post a pic.

 

[Beer-Baron]

In my experiment I used 3 canisters of Ovaltine and 1056 yeast and it turned out alright. I also used whirfloc. I'll crack another one in a couple days and post a pic.

Cool. Maybe I gotta try again.

 

[bigbeergeek]

Haha. I can't help but be amused by all the brewers who expected this to taste good or wanted to brew it themselves. Don't get me wrong: I love the experimentation and the attention to detail, but Ovaltine beer is all kinds of nasty.

Well done Baron!

 

[beerhound]

Well done Baron! This thread has made me laugh every time I've checked it.
Hats off to inovation. ;-)
Looking forward to... Ahem... Number two!

 

[AdamPag]

Yes but there were no tits. Suggestion for round 2

 

[Beer-Baron]

Yes but there were no tits. Suggestion for round 2

I'll see what I can do . . .

 

[CreamyGoodness]

Next experiment, beer with rose hips. You can call it "Hip Hop."

Seriously.

 

[Beer-Baron]

Next experiment, beer with rose hips. You can call it "Hip Hop."

Seriously.

What are Rose Hips?

 

[petey_c]

Next experiment, beer with rose hips. You can call it "Hip Hop."

Seriously.

You forgot to add a "rimshot" sound effect.... http://instantrimshot.com/

 

[CreamyGoodness]

As per Wiki: The rose hip, or rose haw, is the fruit of the rose plant, that typically is red-to-orange, but ranges from dark purple to black in some species. Rose hips begin to form in spring, and ripen in late summer through autumn.

 

[CreamyGoodness]

My life is a serious of puns of rimshots. Next I want to go to the butcher shop and order mutton, JUST so I can say "gee, thanks for mutton."

You forgot to add a "rimshot" sound effect.... http://instantrimshot.com/

 

[Beer-Baron]

If I could find some. I'd do it.

 

[CreamyGoodness]

My apartment is too hot to brew beer or I would too. I think it could be interesting when you think about it, if there are rose meads why not a rosehip beer?

 

[Beer-Baron]

My apartment is too hot to brew beer or I would too. I think it could be interesting when you think about it, if there are rose meads why not a rosehip beer?

Can you just go to the produce isle and get rose hips?

 

[CidahMastah]

Can you just go to the produce isle and get rose hips?

You should be able to get them at your LHBS - the herb/spice section has those little bags with rose hips. Probably at the grocery store in herb/spice section.

Like this

 

[CreamyGoodness]

You can definitely get it mail order via the intertubes as well. Thats how I got my juniper berries...

Actually... now I have another idea!...

 

[KevinW]

Just saw the video and my hat goes off to you Baron for the innovative idea and for tasting your "brew" not just once but several times!

I think the look on your face when you turned the camera around says it all:rockin:

Looking forward to your next ah, well whatever you call it!

 

[Face Eater]

I got a good laugh out of this haha. Can't wait for the next run of this ovaltine brew!

 

[finlayj]

The brooklyn brew skop's book has a recipe for a rose cheeked blonde that uses rose hips..

 

[Beer-Baron]

THANKS FOR ALL THE SUPPORT EVERYONE!!!!!

I'm so honoured that so many people have been watching and following. I can't decide if I want to brew the $8 bush beer or another Ovaltine beer next.