Irish Red Ale Raging Red Irish Red Ale

[wtaylor3]

it's the sampling that'll kill your supply...

But the hydro sample was SO good its hard to refrain myself lol

Thanks for a great recipe

 

[TrustyOlJohnson]

I don't try to be "that" guy, but this time Im gonna do it lol

Im in a crush for time.... is the original recipe on post #1 the recipe to brew, or have there been updates?

 

[Mysticmead]

I don't try to be "that" guy, but this time Im gonna do it lol

Im in a crush for time.... is the original recipe on post #1 the recipe to brew, or have there been updates?

that's my tried and true award winning recipe in post 1

 

[TrustyOlJohnson]

Excellent! And thanks for posting. Im making a Dry Irish Stout and I already have a large starter of WL Irish Ale that I could use in both. Or would u recommend using the American Ale yeast strain that you used?

 

[Mysticmead]

Excellent! And thanks for posting. Im making a Dry Irish Stout and I already have a large starter of WL Irish Ale that I could use in both. Or would u recommend using the American Ale yeast strain that you used?

if you have the starter made... use it. you won't be disappointed. otherwise I'd say use the WLP001 or US05

 

[TrustyOlJohnson]

My apologies...
WLP 001 California Ale or
WLP 004 Irish Ale

 

[TrustyOlJohnson]

Maybe I'll split the batch and get some 001. I always like to start with an original recipe first. Thx for the quick response and advise. Jus picked up the grains and hops!

 

[Shenanigans]

This thread always gets very active a few months before paddy's day.
I brewed this about a 16 months ago and it was a nice beer but not near as good as some people say on here.
It was however only my third batch, I used Mt. Hood instead of Crystal and I drank it all between the 1st and 4th week in the bottle. So I'm going to try it again and see if I can improve on my last attempt.

 

[treacheroustexan]

I put this recipe in beersmith and it says to mash with like 12.something quarts of water and sparge with 19.something. Does this sound right?

 

[wtaylor3]

http://www.brew365.com/mash_sparge_water_calculator.php

Is the calculator I use a lot

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[Mysticmead]

I put this recipe in beersmith and it says to mash with like 12.something quarts of water and sparge with 19.something. Does this sound right?

the amount of water needed depends solely on how you are mashing , if you sparge, and your equipment. For me, I do my 5 gallon batches BIAB and 10 gallon batches I do traditional 3V with batch sparge.

If you setup your equipment correctly in beersmith2, then it should be close on the water needed. the calculator listed above is also a great tool to have and will get you the answer you want. just a matter of personal preference

 

[SchnookeredSir]

View attachment ImageUploadedByHome Brew1422672854.400762.jpg bottled mine. Smells amazing!

 

[madcore]

This thread always gets very active a few months before paddy's day.

I brewed this about a 16 months ago and it was a nice beer but not near as good as some people say on here.

It was however only my third batch, I used Mt. Hood instead of Crystal and I drank it all between the 1st and 4th week in the bottle. So I'm going to try it again and see if I can improve on my last attempt.

Give it some time to age and you will se how good it is

 

[tomchukj]

Just sampled the primary. Wow. Hardest part is going to be not drinking it to fast. Thanks for the great recipe.

 

[wtaylor3]

Just sampled the primary. Wow. Hardest part is going to be not drinking it to fast. Thanks for the great recipe.

I'm at this same point right now

 

[mgr_stl]

Made a five gallon batch of an extract version of this and had to comment on it. I'm typically a big hop head, but this beer is delicious! I'll post my exact recipe when I get a chance, but I was really surprised at the great flavors in this beer. Thanks OP!

 

[Shenanigans]

Give it some time to age and you will se how good it is

Yeah back then I was starting out and brewing a 5 gallon batch every second month. Now I have about 250 bottles in reserve so that helps me keep my hands (or lips) off a new batch until it has had enough time to mature :cross:

 

[treacheroustexan]

I AG brewed this yesterday

 

[tomchukj]

Bottled today hit FG 1.009. How long do you recommend bottle condition?

Anyone tried dry hopping this? As much as I loved it I have a feeling it wont last long and want to switch it up next time (thanks OP this is a keeper in my book)

 

[treacheroustexan]

Bottled today hit FG 1.009. How long do you recommend bottle condition?

Anyone tried dry hopping this? As much as I loved it I have a feeling it wont last long and want to switch it up next time (thanks OP this is a keeper in my book)

I thought about it. Input would be great from anyone if they have.

 

[sfish]

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12.0 oz Weyermann Caraaroma (??? SRM) Grain

12.0 oz Briess Caramel 20L (20.0 SRM) Grain

8.0 oz Briess Carapils Grain

3.3 lbs Muntons Maris Otter LME Extract

2.0 Lbs Briess DME Golden Light extract

1.00 oz Crystal [4.30 %] - Boil 60.0 min 6.6 IBUs Hop

1.00 oz Cascade [5.90 %] - Boil 30.0 min 17.5 IBUs Hop

1.00 Items Irish Moss (Boil 5.0 mins) Fining
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1.0 pkg Irish Ale (Wyeast 1084) Yeast
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1 lbs Honey (1.0 SRM) Sugar

I altered Mysticmead's qoute

OK Shooting for brewing this on Wednesday. I hope the Maris Otter will not change the color too much. The store suggested this to add English flavor.

 

[Mysticmead]

Bottled today hit FG 1.009. How long do you recommend bottle condition?

Anyone tried dry hopping this? As much as I loved it I have a feeling it wont last long and want to switch it up next time (thanks OP this is a keeper in my book)

bottle condition just like any other beer.. as far as dry hopping./.. makes a great American Amber if you dry hop with some American hops. I did it with Citra... loved it

 

[tomchukj]

bottle condition just like any other beer.. as far as dry hopping./.. makes a great American Amber if you dry hop with some American hops. I did it with Citra... loved it

Thanks will have to try it sometime

 

[wtaylor3]

Bottled today...gonna be a long 2-4 weeks

 

[treacheroustexan]

Any input how this would be dry hopped with galaxy hops?

 

[Mysticmead]

Any input how this would be dry hopped with galaxy hops?

I haven't used Galaxy hops before... the profile sounds interesting. if you Dry hop with it, please let me know how it turns out.

 

[CrimsonYeti]

I love the aromas from the galaxy hops. Very fruity. It will match up with cascade well.

 

[treacheroustexan]

I haven't used Galaxy hops before... the profile sounds interesting. if you Dry hop with it, please let me know how it turns out.

I think I will give it a shot!

 

[Jcruse]

Mysticmead,

I think I saw that you go 4 weeks in primary and then keg. What's your kegging schedule? Do you cellar-temp condition it (and for how long), or do you force carb at 20-30 psi, or do you do "set-and-forget" at serving temp/pressure for 2 weeks?

 

[Doed]

@Jcruse - I cannot answer for @Mysticmead, but after primary I just set it and forget it for 2 weeks at serving pressure/temp. Came out great.