It finally happened. After taking December off from brewing due to the holidays, work and family visiting, I was super excited to finally brew up a batch inspired by FW Double Jack that I had been planning for 3 months. I had placed a bulk hop order back in November and have over 5 lbs in my freezer, but I knew I needed to get some Cascade for this recipe so I included that with my grain/yeast which I ordered a few weeks back...
...only, I already had Cascade.
I needed Centennial - and 4 oz of it for brew day plus 2 for dry hop. I knew I was an idiot, but didn't realize it this time until the boil. Not enough time to go to the "local" store, so I took some Amarillo from my freezer to substitute. I know this will turn out fine - probably like it better than the original - but it is so frustrating when stuff like this happens after so much planning. I'm calling this one "Armadillo Jack" and will make sure the label has something on it to remember my stupidity. Anyone else do this lately?
...only, I already had Cascade.
I needed Centennial - and 4 oz of it for brew day plus 2 for dry hop. I knew I was an idiot, but didn't realize it this time until the boil. Not enough time to go to the "local" store, so I took some Amarillo from my freezer to substitute. I know this will turn out fine - probably like it better than the original - but it is so frustrating when stuff like this happens after so much planning. I'm calling this one "Armadillo Jack" and will make sure the label has something on it to remember my stupidity. Anyone else do this lately?
