Project 10der and Mild: 10 Milds in 10 days in Month 10

[BierMuncher]

Ran home at lunch today to bottle up the goods.

3-12 ounce bottles of the Mild
1-12 ounce bottle of my Outer Limits IPA
1-12 ounce bottle of my Sterling Gold
1-12 ounce bottle of my Centennial Blonde (Dry Hopped version)

I should get everything wrapped, weighed and tagged tonight.

Hope to get to the UPS store in the (Wed) AM.

 

[DeathBrewer]

i'm brewing this week...probably Thursday. i'm hoping to get these filtered, bottled and shipped out quickly so they are ready to drink on day 10. i'll have pictures of the process.

 

[olllllo]

26 hours of carbing at 30 psi.

 

[olllllo]

There's a bit of carbonic bite, but it is my day 9. 1 day to mellow.

 

[BierMuncher]

Okay. Ran to the UPS store this morning.

Packages are out the door on day 10 (& 1/2) exactly.

 

[olllllo]

Nice job BM!

 

[Yooper]

Well, dammit! I just got this email:

THE PACKAGE WAS DAMAGED IN TRANSIT. UPS WILL NOTIFY THE SENDER WITH THE DETAILS
Exception Status/Resolution: DAMAGED MERCHANDISE DISCARDED, BALANCE BEING RETURNED. UPS WILL NOTIFY THE SENDER WITH THE DETAILS (RESOLUTION)


I'll see what's going on and resend. Darn it! I had a little something special in there, too! I packed super well, and paid $13 to ship it!

I'll see what I get back (if anything) and resend to Professor Frink.

 

[Zymurgrafi]

Well, did not make it out today. Sorry. Definitely tomorrow. I'll pm receiving parties as soon as I have them out.

 

[flyangler18]

Just did another SG reading now that the krausen is falling- the Nottingham took it down from 1.045 to 1.015, so we're looking at just under 4% ABV. :rockin:

Two more days before I rack to secondary for fining, then off to crash cool and the keg.

 

[olllllo]

Mine are packed up for shipping.
They will be shipped *fingers crossed* by SWMBO using the 'ee discount tomoroow.

I already know what I'd do differently.

 

[BigKahuna]

Mine are packed up for shipping.
They will be shipped *fingers crossed* by SWMBO using the 'ee discount tomoroow.

I already know what I'd do differently.

My Grain is ordered...Do Tell...Before I screw it up!...Mash @ The Proper Temp?

 

[flyangler18]

Mash @ The Proper Temp?

Mash high @ 155 to get more dextrins in the wort for more body.

 

[Chad]

I already know what I'd do differently.

Yup, next time I think I'll add .5 to .75lb of oats for a little thicker mouthfeel and some of that oatmeal stout smoothness. I'd also swap the Black Patent for Chocolate Malt for a little extra flavor. What are your changes?

Chad

 

[Chriso]

I'm in love with mine. I had another glass last night, and it's velvety and rich, but not over the top. The head on this thing is incredible, after my force carbing marathon. Methinks I will have NO problem finishing the remainder of this keg.

Bottles are bagged and boxed and taped. They go with the nice mister DHL guy this afternoon.

I very seriously contemplated re-brewing this for the swap, since I blew the deadline. I feel rotten that so many events popped up out of nowhere. I should have stuck to my original plan of brewing on Sat. the 4th - less interference would've affected the schedule of this. To make up for the fact that my beers are 15 days old, not 10 days, I included a special local treat from Hopluia, the gospel of hops.

 

[Chriso]

Are we making individual review threads for this? Or should we post our reviews in this thread?

 

[Professor Frink]

I'm a couple days late on mine, I had trouble getting the carbonation right, but I'll be bottling it up tonight and sending it out tomorrow. It's pretty damn good if you ask me.

 

[olllllo]

155 would be the minimum. I might go 158. I'll have to chat with Orfy about that.

I think that I missed out on some body.

 

[flyangler18]

158, eh? I think I'm going to brew this again as soon as this keg is finished- I'll have try mashing that high and compare.

 

[BierMuncher]

Packages should be delivered today (I think.)

Here's my 10Der in action last night. Frothy, creamy and clear.

 

[IrregularPulse]

That looks awesome Bm. I made a Mild also but didn't get into the swap due to this being my first kegged beer. After seeing these last posts about editing I know why Mine has very little body. Missed mash temp and was like 152ish. Just put it to gas 2 days ago, we'll see how she is in a week or so. I'll definitely retry. can't wait for the next swap, I should be finally be ready for whatever comes up.

 

[DeathBrewer]

i was supposed to brew tonight, but my back is killing me and work is a PITA. i'll brew tomorrow. perhaps i'll make a starter tonight...that'll help the brew finish it's primary ferment in 24 hours or so.

 

[DeathBrewer]

i brewed after all...picked up some of my equipment to brew at home. here's the final recipe, a rendition of my Little Red Hen Ale with chocolate malt added:

English Mild

A ProMash Recipe Report

BJCP Style and Style Guidelines
-------------------------------

11-A English Brown Ale, Mild

Min OG: 1.030 Max OG: 1.038
Min IBU: 10 Max IBU: 25
Min Clr: 12 Max Clr: 25 Color in SRM, Lovibond

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

Batch Size (Gal): 5.50 Wort Size (Gal): 5.50
Total Grain (Lbs): 7.25
Anticipated OG: 1.033 Plato: 8.36
Anticipated SRM: 18.2
Anticipated IBU: 15.7
Brewhouse Efficiency: 70 %
Wort Boil Time: 60 Minutes

Grain/Extract/Sugar

% Amount Name Origin Potential SRM
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
34.5 2.50 lbs. Munich Malt Germany 1.037 8
34.5 2.50 lbs. Pale Malt(2-row) Great Britain 1.038 3
13.8 1.00 lbs. Crystal 55L Great Britian 1.034 55
6.9 0.50 lbs. Honey Malt Canada 1.030 18
6.9 0.50 lbs. Cara-Pils Dextrine Malt 1.033 2
3.4 0.25 lbs. Chocolate Malt Great Britain 1.034 475

Potential represented as SG per pound per gallon.


Hops

Amount Name Form Alpha IBU Boil Time
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
0.70 oz. Fuggle Pellet 4.30 13.5 60 min.
0.70 oz. Fuggle Pellet 4.30 2.2 5 min.


Yeast
-----

White Labs WLP002 English Ale


Mash Schedule
-------------

Mash Type: Single Step

Grain Lbs: 7.25
Water Qts: 10.00 - Before Additional Infusions
Water Gal: 2.50 - Before Additional Infusions

Qts Water Per Lbs Grain: 1.38 - Before Additional Infusions

Saccharification Rest Temp : 156 Time: 60
Mash-out Rest Temp : 0 Time: 0
Sparge Temp : 170 Time: 10


Total Mash Volume Gal: 3.08 - Dough-In Infusion Only

All temperature measurements are degrees Fahrenheit.

i used my pots and bag method, which was pretty easy with only 7.25 lbs of grain. hit my usual 70% right on the nose with an OG of 1.033.

mash-in was a little fun in my kitchen...missed it at 162°F, added water to 154°F, then heated back to 156°F. stupid electric stove.

tastes very light, of course...the chocolate seems masked a bit, but the fuggle came through nicely. IBUs are a tad lower than stated, i did a partial boil (5 gal) and topped off with bottled water. oh, and this is the first time i've used WLP002 for anything but my blood ale.

I'll be fermenting this in my foam cabinet with ice packs. cool ferment (low 60s) with lots of shaking the first few days, then bring it up to room temp the last two days (5 day ferment.)

current plan is then to rack to a keg for a couple days of cold conditioning and carbonation. i don't think i will filter, but i'll dump the crap and taste it every day until ship time.

this is fun, most my beers have been pretty lazy lately. nice to have a project.

Cheers!

 

[olllllo]

It seems as though we are always waiting for death.

According to my records, everyone has gotten this brewed and we should start to see some beers at our doorsteps today or Monday.

 

[Chad]

It seems as though we are always waiting for death.

Of course, if you are very busy he'll kindly stop for you.

Chad

 

[niquejim]

It seems as though we are always waiting for death.

You must be younger than I, for I'm always trying to avoid it

 

[DeathBrewer]

Fools! No one can avoid Death!



(sheesh, we really gotta do something to change the color of that smilie.)

 

[Chriso]

It's true. The pink - not so flattering for us dudes.

Package rcvd from BM, thanks dude!

I will start sampling in the morning - fo rnow... on to more beer...b een drinking tequila. always a bad sign.

 

[olllllo]

My beer will be arriving to both recipients on Monday.

 

[BierMuncher]

My beer will be arriving to both recipients on Monday.

EXCELLENT

 

[Chriso]

Mmmm... opening up the Huskers' game in Ames, and I took a moment to open my own game of Drink The Beer.

BM's Centennial Blonde:
- Aroma is heavenly! Floral and somewhat herbal, but a little sweet and honey-y too. Very inviting, even when cold.
- Color is pale straw, and crystal freakin' clear. BEAUTIFUL beer.
- Flavor is hoppier than I expected! I love it! For the "gateway" beer that everyone recommends to new brewers, I was not expecting so much hop presence! I really love the flavor of this though, it's got little notes of honey and malt overtone, but does not dominate. It tastes cleaner than most commercial blondes, and there's something about the water profile that makes this positively sparkle.
Very very nice. I could drink this all day long.