Making my last brew before the rapture!

[Solaris79]

Debating about the name: "Aprirapture" or "Apripocalypse". It's a Belgian Apricot Ale I designed.

* 8 lbs Light DME
* .5 lbs Rolled Wheat
* .5 Belgian CaraPils
* .2 lbs Cara 80L
* .2lbs Belgian Special B
* 1oz Sorachi pellets @ 60 min
* 1oz Cascade Leaf Hops @ 15 min
* 1oz Simcoe Leaf Hops @ 2 min.

* Fermenting with Wyeast Trappist High Gravity.

* Adding 3 pounds pureed apricots in secondary after 2-3 weeks.

 

[Ziggybrew]

We have attempted apricot recently. The apricot was barely detectable using 3# of puree. Have you had "apricot success" in the past? Will the hops cover up the taste?

 

[Solaris79]

We have attempted apricot recently. The apricot was barely detectable using 3# of puree. Have you had "apricot success" in the past? Will the hops cover up the taste?

Yes, in previous versions I have. With this particular recipe that I posted today, I have no idea what to expect when I introduce the apricot. I originally built the recipe base off of the Magic Hat #9 recipe, and then messed with it to try and get something completely different out of it, yet still complement the apricot. I would suggest listening to the Can You Brew It podcast from the Jamil show (http://www.thebrewingnetwork.com/shows/539). It will definitely set you on the right path to figure out if you want taste or aroma for the apricot, and starts with a really good base. As an extract brewer, I would make sure to use at least 7 lbs of light DME, and half an ounce of hops for each addition, rather than a full ounce. Apricot is subtle, but if you get apricots when they're at their fullest potential, they will definitely speak in your beer.

Good luck!

 

[BuckeyeGambler]

Good news everyone! The crazy preacher says God has decided to spare us all till OCTOBER 21, 2011. We have enough time to brew and age a few batches before we are all destined for Hell!

You will be able to let us know how the "Aprirapture" or "Apripocalypse" turns out.

I would love to hear more suggestions of Apocalyptic Beers. What would be the last beer or recipie you would drink before the world ends?

 

[Ziggybrew]

Barleywine: That would postpone the end of the world for a year and a half while it conditions and ages.

 

[lumpher]

i knew there was a reason i cleaned up after my american amber brew last weekend...

 

[Solaris79]

Good news everyone! The crazy preacher says God has decided to spare us all till OCTOBER 21, 2011. We have enough time to brew and age a few batches before we are all destined for Hell!

You will be able to let us know how the "Aprirapture" or "Apripocalypse" turns out.

I would love to hear more suggestions of Apocalyptic Beers. What would be the last beer or recipie you would drink before the world ends?

I decided to name it Apripocalypse... had a better ring to it.

Last beer? hmmm... Maybe a Saison.

 

[NordeastBrewer77]

I would love to hear more suggestions of Apocalyptic Beers. What would be the last beer or recipie you would drink before the world ends?

I brewed a killer English IPA on the 21st. And to celebrate being damned to hell in 5 months, I brewed an American IPA on Monday. Apparently when faced with certain doom, I turn to a comforting IPA or two!!!