I'm Thinking... 09/09/09 Barleywine

[MikeFlynn74]

How about 3 different beers? A Belgian Tripel, Triple IPA, Three grain beer?

 

[Dr_Deathweed]

How about 3 different beers? A Belgian Tripel, Triple IPA, Three grain beer?

or just brew 9 beers in 9 days for the 9-9-9brew

 

[MikeFlynn74]

or just brew 9 beers in 9 days for the 9-9-9brew

done........

 

[CBBaron]

I still think the 11/11/11 or 12/12/12 beer should be an ABW but I don't mind brewing one for 9/9/09 also. If Brewpastor comes up with a recipe, you can be sure I will be brewing it. His 08.08.08 is great.
The only thing about an ABW is it uses alot of hops, and currently the availability of hops varieties varies from location to location. It may be that each beer is different just due to the hops varieties available to the brewer. I know I have some of the C's in my freezer and more growing but I sure others will have difficulty getting the same. With a Dopplebock or the recent RIS the hops variety matter much less.

Craig

 

[EAC]

I still think the 11/11/11 or 12/12/12 beer should be an ABW but I don't mind brewing one for 9/9/09 also. If Brewpastor comes up with a recipe, you can be sure I will be brewing it. His 08.08.08 is great.
The only thing about an ABW is it uses alot of hops, and currently the availability of hops varieties varies from location to location. It may be that each beer is different just due to the hops varieties available to the brewer. I know I have some of the C's in my freezer and more growing but I sure others will have difficulty getting the same. With a Dopplebock or the recent RIS the hops variety matter much less.

Craig

ABW with 100 plus IBUs is a large investment in hops, not that it won't be worth it.

 

[Ooompa Loompa]

I still have a half pound of Centennial in the freezer, so it doesn't bother me any

 

[TexLaw]

I like the rhyme - nine, nine, nine, barleywine

I want to brew a barleywine.

I don't have a friggin' clue what a blonde doppelbock is, and I don't see how such a beast lives. Is that a bleached redhead that you've stripped of all that makes her so red? If so, y'all go nuts. I'm sticking with with redhead.

I'll never brew a sour beer (I said that only so that I will).

I like Brewpastor's recipe, even if he doesn't want to brew it for this (and even if I know the guys that beat him in AHA - cheap shot, but it's almost 2am, and I'm feeling it).

I now owe Brewpastor at least one beer (along with a couple others out there).

I wanna brew a barleywine. Didn't I already say that?

It's almost 2am, and I'm feeling it. Didn't I already say that, too?

Don't ever let a lawyer start posting without maximum character limits.

Tell you what. Y'all decide on whatever style you want. I'll join in and send someone a damned fine barleywine.

It's all this board's fault for getting me all excited about brewing again.


TL

Where's the bacon?

 

[Ooompa Loompa]

Mmmmm, bacon..................and I agree, I'm all about the barleywine!!!!

And your post was kind of long.

But that's okay if you're feeling it.

Seriously.......where IS the bacon???

 

[EvilTOJ]

We could always try using the Hot French Randall to cut down on the amount of hops.

 

[Air Pirate]

barleywine sounds fun to me since i cant lager...

 

[landhoney]

I vote BW. I'll go with whatever though. I was going to brew a BW soon anyway, when something will age for a decade or more its nice to have plenty to make sure that happens.

 

[Brewpastor]

If the community wishes I will draft an American Barleywine recipe. I would aim for a recipe that once again reflects the nines.

As far as blonde dopples go, they can be fantastic, but it sounds like the lagering issue is a real concern.

 

[z987k]

My vote is for the following:

9/9/09 - Dopplebock
10/10/10 - Strong Scotch Ale
11/11/11 - Barleywine
12/12/12 - Belgian Trippel

wouldn't the 12/12/12 be better as maybe a quad?

 

[BierMuncher]

If the community wishes I will draft an American Barleywine recipe. I would aim for a recipe that once again reflects the nines...

Thank you BrewPastor.

Let's make it official then.
This will be a Barleywine Brew & Swap.

If nobody objects, I will organize.

BrewPastor will craft a default recipe. Variations are fine but should adhere to the spirit of the 999.
The intent is to brew sometime in September (September 1st is Labor Day...FYI) so that the Barleywine is one year old by 9-9-09. As far as when we ship, we have plenty of time to decide those details. My initial thought is that the brewer will hold on to their own beer for at least 6 months to age it to their specifications....bottle and ship for further aging. This is just a thought though.

Standard shipping protocol applies:

You'll ship to three randomly assigned people
You'll receive from three randomly assigned people
You'll ship a minimum of 44 ounces. (Two 22 ouncers, four 12 ouncers or any combination thereof).
As with the RIS swap, at least two of the bottles (regardless of size) should be the 999-Barleywine. You are welcome to also include other creations that the recipient might enjoy sooner. No "crap" beer that you just need to get rid of please.
In the end, we should all end up with at least 6 bottles of Barleywine and likely some additional varieties.​

Please consider carefully:

This is a one-year commitment to a beer swap.
If you're dabbling in brewing and are not 100% convinced that you will see this through, please do not agree to participate.
Please agree only if you are relatively sober at the time...then you can get as druck as you like...
If you've stiffed anyone in a prior swap, you need not apply.
If you've been stiffed in a prior swap, PM me with info and I'll filter the list accordingly​

Participation (as always) is limited to paying members...so pony up and don't miss out.

I might go ahead and create an "official" 999-barleywine swap thread to reduce the noise a bit.


And finally...

PM me if you are definitely in for this swap.

 

[PseudoChef]

Next thing you know, we're going to be jumping to 12-12-12 3 years early

 

[McKBrew]

I'd originally suggested a tripel for 9-9-9, but a Barleywine works just fine (and I rhymed without even intending to.) Looking forward to the recipe.

 

[Brewpastor]

I will post a recipe Monday or Tuesday, depending on my schedule.

I will draw something up and then see what people think. My thought is to make some options so we can have some variations in what we make, but still be working in the same general area. Hops will probably be listed by type, but also IBUs and AA units so other varieties can be utilized with similar results. Yeast the same way. One trick will be the grain and I think I will probable include some LME in the all-grain recipe to help insure everyone gets to the gravity we want without an extra long boil.

I will get working on it as time allows. If you have things you would like me to consider, such as specific grains or sugars, let me know. There has been some talk about smoking grains for example. I don't want to make a crappy, big mac, least common denominator beer, but I do want this to reflect the forum's view.

 

[Jamo99]

I'm happy with these turn of events Definately was out because of the lagering, but it looks like I'll be brewing a barleywine! girlfriends b-day is september 9 too. everyone, play along

 

[BierMuncher]

I will post a recipe Monday or Tuesday, depending on my schedule.

I will draw something up and then see what people think. My thought is to make some options so we can have some variations in what we make, but still be working in the same general area. Hops will probably be listed by type, but also IBUs and AA units so other varieties can be utilized with similar results. Yeast the same way. One trick will be the grain and I think I will probable include some LME in the all-grain recipe to help insure everyone gets to the gravity we want without an extra long boil.

I will get working on it as time allows. If you have things you would like me to consider, such as specific grains or sugars, let me know. There has been some talk about smoking grains for example. I don't want to make a crappy, big mac, least common denominator beer, but I do want this to reflect the forum's view.

Thanks Brewpastor. I'd think that any recipe you'd feel worthy of submitting to a local competition would be perfect, and would serve as abase for those who want to "jazz it up" a bit.

Regardless of what you come up with, I'm sure it will fit the bill and doubt anyone would consider any Barleywine a least-common-denominator beer.

 

[budbo]

I am not doing the 888 because I'm not a stout fan.. I also don't like BW.. Why don't we do something like the 666 was? It was something that had much wider appeal.

 

[McKBrew]

My SWMBO's Birthday is 9-9 as well, wish I could get her drunk on some Barleywine and then help her celebrate (or help me celebrate.) It'll be interesting to see what Brewpastor comes up with, I'd like to see something so insanely hoppy and malty that it makes Bigfoot Barleywine drink like water (but I'm sure you'd all rather have something a little less potent).

 

[jds]

A while back, RichBrewer and I were discussing the 888 RIS, and we both thought that a Barleywine would be a good choice for 999, given the catchy name, and not having to lager the beer like a Doppelbock.

This sounds like a lot of fun. I'll brew for sure, but I'm going to hold off on joining the swap just yet -- I want to make sure I'll be able to participate before I sign up.

 

[Couevas]

I am in. Barleywine's are delicious....the punch in the throat that I love. (Stone's Old Guardian being my favorite).

I even have a smoker (but would need a lesson on how to smoke grains).

LETS DO IT!!:rockin:

 

[BierMuncher]

I am in. Barleywine's are delicious....the punch in the throat that I love. (Stone's Old Guardian being my favorite).

I even have a smoker (but would need a lesson on how to smoke grains).

LETS DO IT!!

Remember I need a PM to confirm everyones participation.

I'm happy with these turn of events Definately was out because of the lagering, but it looks like I'll be brewing a barleywine! girlfriends b-day is september 9 too. everyone, play along

Again...this is only for paid members. That's just the way it's been so turn loose of the $15 and get on board.

 

[BuffaloSabresBrewer]

Id prefer a BW.
Would anyone object exchanging with me if its my first BW?
If not I'm in. It sure gives me some time to prep for it!

 

[uglygoat]

Sounds like a great idea. I've havn't done a barleywine yet either and I should.
The problem is I have a 5gal cooler MLT. So how much DME am I going to need to get to barley wine strength?

I guess I have some time to purchase a larger cooler and change over the bulkhead.
:rockin:
Craig

you could do two seperate mashes.


i'm in.

 

[BierMuncher]

Id prefer a BW.
Would anyone object exchanging with me if its my first BW?
If not I'm in. It sure gives me some time to prep for it!

I think this will be many folks' first Barleywine.

No reason an experienced brewer can't pull one off though.

 

[ejacques]

As someone who will turn 30 on 09-09-09, this sounds like a great idea. Just don't know if I'm ready for a Bareleywine yet in my brewing career.

 

[landhoney]

....and I think I will probable include some LME in the all-grain recipe to help insure everyone gets to the gravity we want without an extra long boil.
I will get working on it as time allows. If you have things you would like me to consider, such as specific grains or sugars, let me know. There has been some talk about smoking grains for example. I don't want to make a crappy, big mac, least common denominator beer, but I do want this to reflect the forum's view.

I like the idea of having some smoked grains, although it may not be for everyone it could be an optional thing? Also, what about some simple sugar, possibly instead of LME, to help get the grav up and keep the FG from being to high? I realize BW finish high, but when they're too high, to me, its not a good thing. And the bitterness will fade, so just jacking up the IBU's is not the best 'sulution' IMHO(not to say it doesn't need to be up there though).

 

[blacklab]

Viva the baconwine 9-9-9!