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[sloper3819]

The brettanomyces finished up the wild Tripel with a little funk! Forgot to take a picture of the pint...

 

[ThirstyPawsHB]

Fresh batch of HB NEIPA. Calling this one "Flip Flops in February" triple dry hopped with hüll melon, el dorado, and citra. Best NE ive ever made. View attachment 612781

My best NEIPA still subpar..more interested in your technique.

 

[ListerH]

My latest addition... Helles lager... cheers!

 

[DaveSquared]

Marzen

 

[deadwolfbones]

First kegged beer, a "West Coast" pilsner (aka pils/mosaic cryo smash w/ all hops @ FO and dry-hop). Only 4 days on the gas and tasting great. Will be perfect by the weekend, I hope.

 

[BoozeMedic]

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Saison with huell melon and hallertau blanc hops

Nice hop selection. I bet that's delicious

 

[TasunkaWitko]

I am pretty impressed with this whole experience; both the beer and the keg.

Three days after kegging the beer, it was ready to pour. I got a little more foam than I expected, and the beer was a little bit hazier than I expected; however, I am 95% sure that this was due to the fact that I drove 3 miles on a bumpy road before trying it, and also because I am pretty sure one of my sons loosened the pressure cap while it was carbonating. I'll know more about this next time.

In any case, the beer looked great:

The colour, even with the unexpected haziness, was absolutely beautiful. The aroma was very nice, with a balance of the malts and the nugget hops that I really liked, with a nice, light, citrusy kick from the bergamot in the tea that went well with the woodiness of the Nugget hops.

The mouthfeel was smooth and full-bodied, kind of addictive in a way that I really liked. The taste of the beer reflected the aroma, with a prominent (but not over-whelming) maltiness balanced by a delightful freshness from the hops and tea. Regretfully, I do not know the grain bill for this American Pale Ale, but Brooklyn Brew Shop nailed it. If I can come close to duplicating it in future brews, I would be very happy. The tea itself was represented very well, and I am convinced that two bags for the gallon as just right. It did not over-power but was definitely noticeable - and complimented the entire beer nicely.

The finish was just a touch more "resiny" (resinous?) than I would prefer, but not by very much. I suspect that most people who enjoy an American Pale Ale would find this to be just about right, or possibly even a little on the light side where that quality is concerned.

Above all, the beer tasted both fresh and refreshing, with no "green" qualities that I could detect in the slightest. This was a true winner!

In summary, I really enjoyed this, and so did my father. The keg made a nice conversation piece and convenient delivery method while we played cribbage that evening. We drank a little more than half the gallon in the one sitting, and I suspect that we'll finish it off before this coming weekend is out.

 

[deadhead]

I am pretty impressed with this whole experience; both the beer and the keg.

Three days after kegging the beer, it was ready to pour. I got a little more foam than I expected, and the beer was a little bit hazier than I expected; however, I am 95% sure that this was due to the fact that I drove 3 miles on a bumpy road before trying it, and also because I am pretty sure one of my sons loosened the pressure cap while it was carbonating. I'll know more about this next time.

In any case, the beer looked great:

The colour, even with the unexpected haziness, was absolutely beautiful. The aroma was very nice, with a balance of the malts and the nugget hops that I really liked, with a nice, light, citrusy kick from the bergamot in the tea that went well with the woodiness of the Nugget hops.

The mouthfeel was smooth and full-bodied, kind of addictive in a way that I really liked. The taste of the beer reflected the aroma, with a prominent (but not over-whelming) maltiness balanced by a delightful freshness from the hops and tea. Regretfully, I do not know the grain bill for this American Pale Ale, but Brooklyn Brew Shop nailed it. If I can come close to duplicating it in future brews, I would be very happy. The tea itself was represented very well, and I am convinced that two bags for the gallon as just right. It did not over-power but was definitely noticeable - and complimented the entire beer nicely.

The finish was just a touch more "resiny" (resinous?) than I would prefer, but not by very much. I suspect that most people who enjoy an American Pale Ale would find this to be just about right, or possibly even a little on the light side where that quality is concerned.

Above all, the beer tasted both fresh and refreshing, with no "green" qualities that I could detect in the slightest. This was a true winner!

In summary, I really enjoyed this, and so did my father. The keg made a nice conversation piece and convenient delivery method while we played cribbage that evening. We drank a little more than half the gallon in the one sitting, and I suspect that we'll finish it off before this coming weekend is out.

Did you keg this directly to your Ukeg?

 

[Ninoid]

Hefenweizen.
Five days after bottling ready for drink and very delicious.

From brew to drinking for 15 days (bottle carbonation)!!!

Very drinkable, fresh and simple (pils/wheat half-half, very little Magnum on 5 minute boil and WB-06).

 

[TasunkaWitko]

Did you keg this directly to your Ukeg?

Hi, DH -

I did exactly that, yes; I racked from primary (after cold-crashing) directly into the keg, then force-carbed it. It worked pretty well and I found it to be quite user-friendly. In my opinion it is more convenient than bottling, and the final product is at least as good as when bottled. No complaints at all!

 

[deadhead]

Hi, DH -

I did exactly that, yes; I racked from primary (after col-crashing) directly into the keg, then force-carbed it. It worked pretty well and I found it to be quite user-friendly. In my opinion it is more convenient than bottling, and the final product is at least as good as when bottled. No complaints at all!

Good to know, thanks. Nice job on your brew!

 

[deadhead]

First crack at a Neipa. Used A38 Juice yeast and hopped with Citra/mosaic. Very pleased with how it turned out!

 

[MrPowers]

My last can of actual Heady Topper from my trip in October vs. my clone. Which is which?

 

[ThirstyPawsHB]

My last can of actual Heady Topper from my trip in October vs. my clone. Which is which?

right is the real thing

 

[ThirstyPawsHB]

HBs- Cold Brew Hefe, Coffee stout, Mead

 

[ThirstyPawsHB]

My last can of actual Heady Topper from my trip in October vs. my clone. Which is which?

Feel yeah..could you PM your recipe?

 

[Dgallo]

My last can of actual Heady Topper from my trip in October vs. my clone. Which is which?

I’m with @PianoMan The head is better on the right, heady typically has a great head. However you said it’s from October so there is a chance most of the protiens floced and it’s loosing it head retention.... but who holds on their heady that long anyway lol

Anyway nice job

 

[ThirstyPawsHB]

I’m with ...but who holds on their heady that long anyway lol

Ain't that the truth! Maybe if I had 10 cases laying around...ha!

 

[MrPowers]

right is the real thing

Winner winner. Real heady is on the right. The pint on the left had been poured a minute or two before the can.

I’m with @PianoMan The head is better on the right, heady typically has a great head. However you said it’s from October so there is a chance most of the protiens floced and it’s loosing it head retention.... but who holds on their heady that long anyway lol

Anyway nice job

When you live in Iowa, it’s pretty hard to get. So I had to make sure I saved ONE can from my trip for comparison purposes. All I can say is wow. Heady holds up INSANELY well in the can.

I’ve got a way to go on my clone yet. The core flavors are there, but the balance is off. Real Heady was much more dry and bitter than my clone (in a good way).

 

[Dgallo]

Winner winner. Real heady is on the right. The pint on the left had been poured a minute or two before the can.



When you live in Iowa, it’s pretty hard to get. So I had to make sure I saved ONE can from my trip for comparison purposes. All I can say is wow. Heady holds up INSANELY well in the can.

I’ve got a way to go on my clone yet. The core flavors are there, but the balance is off. Real Heady was much more dry and bitter than my clone (in a good way).

Lower mash temp like 148-150 will help dry it for you. Heady is known for its Conan yeast and is slightly under pitched at 63*f that helps produce the esters and mouthfeel it’s notorious for. If I recall correctly the heady clone uses a 90 min addition. Just up it by .25 or .5 oz and that should do it.

 

[Dgallo]

My first attempt at a Milkshake IPA
Featuring Denali, Mosiac, and Citra. Fermented on Puréed Peaches, Mangoes, and Pineapple. Finished with lactose and a tincture of 3 Vanilla Bean.

 

[MrPowers]

Lower mash temp like 148-150 will help dry it for you. Heady is known for its Conan yeast and is slightly under pitched at 63*f that helps produce the esters and mouthfeel it’s notorious for. If I recall correctly the heady clone uses a 90 min addition. Just up it by .25 or .5 oz and that should do it.

I did mash at 150F for 75 minutes and I did have an appropriately sized pitch of conan at 63F. I think my issue was, this was the second time I used CO2 hop extract, so I'm still getting used to how it behaves. It takes more than I expect based on the AA to get a similar bitterness to pellets.

 

[Tbagger]

Brew day beers are the best.

 

[Kalaloch]

Yikes! All those wonderful pictures gone into the ether....

Last night, a most delicious Imperial Lager from my Louisville homebrew club. Amazing, the creamy head, not thin fizzy like most lagers, mouthfeel much body, clean, well balanced, a really satisfying 7.5% thing.

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[ThirstyPawsHB]

Cold Brew NEIPA. Seems to be getting better in the keg..

 

[Dgallo]

Cold Brew NEIPA. Seems to be getting better in the keg..View attachment 614837

You’re going to have to pm me the full process of this. I’m sure you’ve posted it elsewhere. Do you do it all grain? Because if so, if I can replicate my recipes doing it this way, I could literally make 3 beers in one brew day

 

[ThirstyPawsHB]

You’re going to have to pm me the full process of this. I’m sure you’ve posted it elsewhere. Do you do it all grain? Because if so, if I can replicate my recipes doing it this way, I could literally make 3 beers in one brew day

3lbs DME Golden Light and 3lbs DME Wheat, 3.75gal RO, 1/4tsp of Gypsum and Calcium Chroide and 1ml Lactic Acid, 1oz Citra Cryo, 1oz Mosaic Cryo, 1oz regular Simcoe.1 Package Omega DIPA and 1 package 05. All added at once. Zero heat. Kegged 7 days later. 15min brew day!

More a proof of concept. Needs more hops for sure.

 

[jaymosbeershack]

My Doppelbock. Yard work with beer is way better than yardwork without beer

 

[troypolla]

.plain kölsh. Still a little green though.

 

[deadwolfbones]

West Coast Pils is finally all carbed and conditioned and I freakin' love it.

Brew log is here, if anyone's curious: https://brew4fun.wordpress.com/2019/02/27/west-coast-mosaic-pilsner/