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[ShortSnoutBrewing]

I just tried a Stumptown Tart from Bridgeport last night that was tasty and aged in Pinot barrels. It's a Belgian I believe.

 

[Brewtopia]

I just tried a Stumptown Tart from Bridgeport last night that was tasty and aged in Pinot barrels. It's a Belgian I believe.

I had a bottle of that a few weeks ago myself, very tasty.

 

[Brewtopia]

Here's a little more detailed description of how I cleaned a sanitized my barrel prior to use.

I rinsed thoroughly with hot water then filled the barrel to soak. It took about 48 hours before it stopped leaking altogether and I just kept topping up the barrel.

When the barrel was finally sealed, I mixed up a solution of (1) ounce of sodium metabisulphite and half (1/2) ounce of citric acid per gallon of water. Make two (2) to three (3) gallons of solution for larger barrels. Pour in the solution, close the bung, and roll the barrel about so that all interior parts of the barrel are contacted by the solution.

Rinse the barrel once more with clean water. The barrel is now ready to fill.

When I store my barrel between fillings, I keep it full of this solution to inhibit bacterial growth and to keep the barrel swelled.

 

[ShortSnoutBrewing]

Thanks Don. That's very helpful. This may be a silly question, but where does one get sodium metabisulphite and citric acid?

 

[Brewtopia]

Thanks Don. That's very helpful. This may be a silly question, but where does one get sodium metabisulphite and citric acid?

I bought it at my LHBS. If your local also sells wine supplies, they will probably have it there as well.

 

[ShortSnoutBrewing]

Thoughts on maybe doing a brown ale as the base beer? C'mon guys, looking for some input here...also looking to get some more volunteers, we're going to need 50-55 gallons or beer here!

 

[Brewtopia]

A Flemish Brown would be good. Similar to Liefman's Goudenband. Rack it into the barrel with some sour cherries for a Kriek?

 

[ShortSnoutBrewing]

Yeah, that's kind where I was heading with the idea.

 

[blacklab]

I like the brown ale concept. Should we agree on a recipe or all do our own thing?

Not sure about the Kriek idea, but I could be convinced.

 

[ShortSnoutBrewing]

Hey Don, did you mean Potassium Metabisulfite? I can't find the Sodium anywhere, but the LHBS had Potassium.

 

[ShortSnoutBrewing]

It was just pure ****e compared to what is below....

 

[Brewtopia]

Hey Don, did you mean Potassium Metabisulfite? I can't find the Sodium anywhere, but the LHBS had Potassium.

Either one will work fine. I used Sodium Metabisulfite. You should be able to get it, it's packed in Portland (Isn't Brewcraft formerly Steinbart's?).

 

[EvilTOJ]

OK I'm finally back in this thread. I've never seen sodium metasulfite in 5 lb bags before, but I've seen it at the LHBS. I shop at Let's Brew, so that's probably why. Potassium metasulfite will work just fine as well.

I am also go for the idea of a Flemish Brown. I like the idea of sour cherries too to make it a kriek once we rack into the barrel for secondary. Count me in for 10 gallons too.

 

[ShortSnoutBrewing]

There's a connection between Steinbarts and Brewcraft (that's all they carry is Brewcraft stuff) but I don't know who owns who. And that's actually where I went. Maybe I'll just ask. As Evil said I didn't see anything in 5 lb bags, just 2 oz baggies.

 

[Brewtopia]

I had something like this in mind. My take on an Oud Bruin.

Oud Bruin

A ProMash Recipe Report

Recipe Specifics
----------------

Batch Size (Gal): 10.00 Wort Size (Gal): 10.00
Total Grain (Lbs): 17.50
Anticipated OG: 1.048 Plato: 11.85
Anticipated SRM: 17.1
Anticipated IBU: 16.4
Brewhouse Efficiency: 75 %
Wort Boil Time: 60 Minutes


Grain/Extract/Sugar

% Amount Name Origin Potential SRM
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
82.9 14.50 lbs. Pilsener Belgium 1.037 2
8.6 1.50 lbs. CaraVienne Malt Belgium 1.034 22
5.7 1.00 lbs. Crystal 40L America 1.034 40
2.9 0.50 lbs. Chocolate Malt Belgium 1.030 500

Potential represented as SG per pound per gallon.


Hops

Amount Name Form Alpha IBU Boil Time
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
0.75 oz. Styrian Goldings Pellet 5.25 9.7 60 min.
0.50 oz. Tettnanger Tettnang Pellet 4.50 5.5 60 min.
0.50 oz. Czech Saaz Pellet 3.50 1.1 15 min.


Yeast
-----

Wyeast 3763 Roselare


Mash for 60 min. at 150°

 

[ShortSnoutBrewing]

I like I like....I've never used Pilsener or CaraVienne before.

 

[Brewtopia]

It's a lighter Crystal. According to Liefman's website, Goudenband is all Pilsener and Caramel malts.

I use Pilsener, Caravienne and Caramunich in my Tripel

 

[ShortSnoutBrewing]

OK, so it looks like as of right now we have 20 gallons...I don't want to assume just cause your in the conversation that you will be brewing. So, if you are brewing let me know. My thought is that everyone will brew this on their own then we can set a date to have everyone come down to Portland and we can put all the batches in the barrel. Does that work, are do we need another brew day and I need to make room for 11 carboys in my basement!?!?!??

 

[ShortSnoutBrewing]

Having a little trouble with the barrel. Damn thing is leaking water faster than I can fill it up...

 

[Brewtopia]

Mine did the same thing. I just left the water running and eventually it sealed.

 

[ShortSnoutBrewing]

We're getting there. I can actually get the thing all the way filled, but still have some leaks. Showing progress though.

 

[Joker]

The recipe and style look great to me and I would like to contribute 5 gallons to the barrel.

 

[ShortSnoutBrewing]

I've updated the first post with confirmed Brewers.

Don, do you have a line on the Roesalare? Being a VSS I'm not sure that it's going to still be around.


PS: I freaking love thunderstorms!!! Just had a nice crackle roll through.

 

[McKBrew]

I'm a possible, but need more information on the date.

 

[Brewtopia]

Don, do you have a line on the Roesalare? Being a VSS I'm not sure that it's going to still be around.

Let me see if I can find any locally. I still have a pack from last year that I never used.

 

[EvilTOJ]

I'm OK with the idea of making the primary batch at home, then once it's done to bring it all together to rack into the barrel. I know some people live rather far from Portland, and can't always flitter off here on a whim.

 

[ShortSnoutBrewing]

Just got back from Steinbarts. Picked up some Citric Acid and Sodium Metabisulphite. Barrel is doing great, finally holding water.

They didn't have any more of the Roesalare though. So if you find some let us know Don, otherwise let's choose another yeast. Lambic Blend maybe?

I'm thinking we should set a brew date in September, then a barrel date 3 - 4 weeks after that. Just to throw something out there, brew on Sept. 20th, barrel on Oct 18th?

 

[Joker]

Interested in getting one batch of yeast and making a large starter for those that are local?

I will brew a bit earlier since I will be out of town on the 20th just to make sure its ready.

 

[blacklab]

OK, so I've been OOP for awhile and need to catch up. Is below what we're making? I'm still in for 5 gallons, and can deliver by the Oct. date.

I had something like this in mind. My take on an Oud Bruin.

Oud Bruin

A ProMash Recipe Report

Recipe Specifics
----------------

Batch Size (Gal): 10.00 Wort Size (Gal): 10.00
Total Grain (Lbs): 17.50
Anticipated OG: 1.048 Plato: 11.85
Anticipated SRM: 17.1
Anticipated IBU: 16.4
Brewhouse Efficiency: 75 %
Wort Boil Time: 60 Minutes


Grain/Extract/Sugar

% Amount Name Origin Potential SRM
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
82.9 14.50 lbs. Pilsener Belgium 1.037 2
8.6 1.50 lbs. CaraVienne Malt Belgium 1.034 22
5.7 1.00 lbs. Crystal 40L America 1.034 40
2.9 0.50 lbs. Chocolate Malt Belgium 1.030 500

Potential represented as SG per pound per gallon.


Hops

Amount Name Form Alpha IBU Boil Time
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
0.75 oz. Styrian Goldings Pellet 5.25 9.7 60 min.
0.50 oz. Tettnanger Tettnang Pellet 4.50 5.5 60 min.
0.50 oz. Czech Saaz Pellet 3.50 1.1 15 min.


Yeast
-----

Wyeast 3763 Roselare


Mash for 60 min. at 150°

 

[ShortSnoutBrewing]

Yes sir. As I mentioned earlier, the yeast is probably not to be found so we'll have to change that. I also haven't scoped out the availability of the hops yet.