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really really good.
Dark Mild Reaper's Mild, 1st place 2011 HBT Competition
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I use this beer to simmer brats before grilling, and also for the accompanying onion gravy. Delicious.
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So this might be a little sacrilegious, but I brewed this up tonight as an extract recipe for 5.5 gallons:
4 lb Dry Malt Extract - Light
Steeping Grains
1.5 lb United Kingdom - Crystal 60L
0.375 lb United Kingdom - Chocolate
1 oz Fuggles 60 min
1 oz Fuggles 15 min
The color looked great, smelled great... We'll see how it comes out next week. I'll probably have to bottle this as I doubt the keg will be empty be then. Looking forward to a sessionable brown ale though
4 lb Dry Malt Extract - Light
Steeping Grains
1.5 lb United Kingdom - Crystal 60L
0.375 lb United Kingdom - Chocolate
1 oz Fuggles 60 min
1 oz Fuggles 15 min
The color looked great, smelled great... We'll see how it comes out next week. I'll probably have to bottle this as I doubt the keg will be empty be then. Looking forward to a sessionable brown ale though
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Nothing sacrilegious about brewing beer! Extract or not!
HowlingHog
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Did a 20 gallon variation. Used 22 lbs two-row instead of Maris Otter. C-60 and Choc as prescribed.
For yeast I used some frozen from a batch of Centennial Blonde, that originally came from slurry from a local microbrew. I used 1 cup frozen in a 1 gallon starter for 24 hours. The local brewery will fill a growler for me and I'll typically pitch about a pint per 20 gal batch of pretty much whatever I'm brewing. It takes off like a rocket.
I bought Notty for the first batch I did some time ago, and then used this American Ale yeast.
OG was 9 brix, so right in that 1.035 neighborhood.
For yeast I used some frozen from a batch of Centennial Blonde, that originally came from slurry from a local microbrew. I used 1 cup frozen in a 1 gallon starter for 24 hours. The local brewery will fill a growler for me and I'll typically pitch about a pint per 20 gal batch of pretty much whatever I'm brewing. It takes off like a rocket.
I bought Notty for the first batch I did some time ago, and then used this American Ale yeast.
OG was 9 brix, so right in that 1.035 neighborhood.
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I'm drinking this bad boy right now after force carbing in the keg. It's pretty good, definitely a session ale.
One thing I'll stress is the importance on the Maris Otter malt, and it was stressed in the recipe. Apparently in my haste to convert the recipe on the short notice brew day, I converted the MO base as if it were 2-row. It's definitely missing some bready flavor. If I do an extract batch again, I'll either get MO extract or get some of that Victory malt in the recipe. However I just picked up a larger kettle, so next time this could be a great first all grain BIAB batch
One thing I'll stress is the importance on the Maris Otter malt, and it was stressed in the recipe. Apparently in my haste to convert the recipe on the short notice brew day, I converted the MO base as if it were 2-row. It's definitely missing some bready flavor. If I do an extract batch again, I'll either get MO extract or get some of that Victory malt in the recipe. However I just picked up a larger kettle, so next time this could be a great first all grain BIAB batch
WestMichBrewer
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Hey all...I'm going to brew this soon, but am looking to make a bit of change.
I am a little "chocolated out" recently and wonder what else might make a nice sub for a little different character yet still fit the style.
I don't want to totally change the profile here, but maybe a little change.
Any suggestions for something that might fit?
Thanks!
I am a little "chocolated out" recently and wonder what else might make a nice sub for a little different character yet still fit the style.
I don't want to totally change the profile here, but maybe a little change.
Any suggestions for something that might fit?
Thanks!
jlinz
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Followed this recipe and after about 50 hours I see no signs of fermentation. Anybody else have this? Could it be the low og rather than bad notty?
I've not brewed this yet but I've used notty. Either it's too cold, you pitched too hot, or it was a bad packet of yeast. Notty never took more than 24 hours to show signs of life for me. I pitch at 60°F and ferment at 62°F-64°F.
WestMichBrewer
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Bought supplies for this last night. I was going to brew it as-is, but saw Crisp Brown malt so threw in a couple oz of that.
Brewing this weekend, I'll let you all know how it goes in a few weeks.
jlinz
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Yeah, turns out it was a bad packet of notty. All I had on hand was s-05, so pitched that. Hope it turns out well with that yeast.
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@jlinz you didn't make note of a production run number did you? Is it possible your LHBS mishandled the yeast or was it mail order?
MollyHatchet
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Just read through the entire thread, and plugged this into Beersmith, absolutely a must brew!! Just so happens I have a packet of Nottty that isn't doing anything. I did change over to Willamette, and EKG. Toying with the idea of a double batch, one in Notty, the other in 1968 which I love. Will be about two weeks, but I'll post back my results which ever way I roll. Thanks azscoob for what looks to be a great recipe. [emoji322][emoji482][emoji106]
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I remember noticing that the yeast was clumpy coming out of the pack. I wouldn't put neglect past the lhbs here. I went back for another packet and they had one pack left that was expired that they were still selling for full price...
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I remember noticing that the yeast was clumpy coming out of the pack. I wouldn't put neglect past the lhbs here. I went back for another packet and they had one pack left that was expired that they were still selling for full price...
Good to note if there are more threads that come up with notty problems... It's happened in the past!
Brewed this around three weeks ago and tapped yesterday. I was concerned about the amount of crystal but went with it. I brewed Orfy's Mild Mannered a few years ago and found it a bit watery and didn't really enjoy it. This beer is far better and has the mouthfeel of a bigger beer which I attribute to the crystal. I was a touch short on OG (1.032) and FG was 1.013 for a whopping 2.5% beer. Great beer and will satiate my need for a dark beer over the future winter months. I used WLP002 rather than Notty.
jlinz
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It could have been the rehydrating process somehow. Just out of curiosity, do you usually sprinkle the notty dry or rehydrate for this recipe?
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on most recipes that call for dry I just sprinkle in, but in my early days I used to rehydrate... But another container and thermometer use would often be a rushed thing so I just started monitoring my pitching temps closer and called it a day..
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Finished off my first batch of this that was an extract brew and it was pretty good, I really like this recipe. My first partial mash version of this just finished fermenting and I need to find time to start the next batch. I'm keeping this one going for sure.
mesooohoppy
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Kegged some of this tonight. Tastes delish, can't wait!
Unfortunately, I didn't have any 06 notty. I settled for some 002.
Unfortunately, I didn't have any 06 notty. I settled for some 002.
WestMichBrewer
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I converted this to 3 gallons, added a couple ounces of Crisp Brown malt, used EKG hops and fermented with Wyeast 1098 from a starter.
It was ready for kegging after a couple weeks in primary.
I added gelatin and an ounce of corn sugar (boiled in water) to the keg because it was going to be sitting around a few weeks before making it into the fridge, so thought it might make use of that time and carb up a bit. One ounce of sugar is not sufficient to reach the proper carbonation for 3 gallons of this beer, but I just wanted a head start so I could drink it right after tapping.
I like the beer.
The flavor is quite good, but not very strong and that should be expected from such a low gravity. Maybe the Notty would do better than the 1098 in this area - not sure?
Also, I can drink a couple pints without feeling any alcohol effects - this is a nice thing during the week.
It did come out clear from the gelatin and as expected it was partially carbed from the start due to the sugar.
If you are looking for a nice recipe for a mild but balanced beer, this will do it for you!
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Same here, I love the simplicity, the value per gallon is great too because of the low cost for ingredients, and big on flavor!
bellebouche
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This thread... five years old. Got to be worth waking it up again with a rebrew and some pics.
My most recent batch of Maris Otter throws lots of proteins on a boil... here a slow syphon reveals a big 'cauliflower' in the bottom of my kettle.
Syphon off bright clear wort into my fv... lovely hint of deep ruby underneath that that silky blackness.
And in 5 days, reached 1.010, cold crashed for a couple of days to drop the remaining yeast in suspension.
Day 8, transfer into a keg for carbing up...
Day 9. done.
I made it to 10 IBU with Wilamette and Bramling Cross), my OG was a little higher than the recipe (better efficiency) so slightly higher ABV.
Crowd pleaser. Good balance of the chocolate roast and crystal malts. Lots of body, works well low-carbed.
My most recent batch of Maris Otter throws lots of proteins on a boil... here a slow syphon reveals a big 'cauliflower' in the bottom of my kettle.
Syphon off bright clear wort into my fv... lovely hint of deep ruby underneath that that silky blackness.
And in 5 days, reached 1.010, cold crashed for a couple of days to drop the remaining yeast in suspension.
Day 8, transfer into a keg for carbing up...
Day 9. done.
I made it to 10 IBU with Wilamette and Bramling Cross), my OG was a little higher than the recipe (better efficiency) so slightly higher ABV.
Crowd pleaser. Good balance of the chocolate roast and crystal malts. Lots of body, works well low-carbed.
confused on one of the malts.
Crystal 60 (Crisp) - I don't see where I can get that..is that referring to Crisp Brown Malt, which comes in color that range? Don't want to substitute an american c60 if that isn't going to impart the same character.
Crystal 60 (Crisp) - I don't see where I can get that..is that referring to Crisp Brown Malt, which comes in color that range? Don't want to substitute an american c60 if that isn't going to impart the same character.
Scratch that. Found crisp crystal 60 at williams brewing. Looking forward to making this recipe!
Shenanigans
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Is it possible to get this from glass to grain in 3 weeks while bottling?
I need some session beers for my NYE party. I was supposed to brew last weekend but with one week less now I would be pushing it with most other styles.
Anyone try this with low color chocolate malt instead of the normal one?
It should hit it's peak quicker then or not?
Or would it then just not have the right flavor?
Thanks
I need some session beers for my NYE party. I was supposed to brew last weekend but with one week less now I would be pushing it with most other styles.
Anyone try this with low color chocolate malt instead of the normal one?
It should hit it's peak quicker then or not?
Or would it then just not have the right flavor?
Thanks
bellebouche
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Quick reply here... If you're on top of your process... can produce a bright wort and pitch a healthy quantity of yeast... ferment it out quickly and drop then yes... you've (just) got enough time to warm condition for a few days and then let it equilibrate in the bottle.
My batch... I made 40litres, split into one half kegged... the other half I'd only bottled last night. The extra time in the FV for bottled version had the same time in primary but I left it in the cool for 9 more days before bottling yesterday. It was great tasting going into the bottle... so I anticipate that it'll become more refined.
Working for you... low levels of carbonation for the style. Nottingham attenuates well in this wort, falls quickly and sticks to the FV like it's glued down. I'd imagine you'd get a great result with WLP002/WY1968.
Give it a go. If you come to test it on the 30th... and it's not quite there then you'll have an excellent haul come mid January.
More guidance here
My batch... I made 40litres, split into one half kegged... the other half I'd only bottled last night. The extra time in the FV for bottled version had the same time in primary but I left it in the cool for 9 more days before bottling yesterday. It was great tasting going into the bottle... so I anticipate that it'll become more refined.
Working for you... low levels of carbonation for the style. Nottingham attenuates well in this wort, falls quickly and sticks to the FV like it's glued down. I'd imagine you'd get a great result with WLP002/WY1968.
Give it a go. If you come to test it on the 30th... and it's not quite there then you'll have an excellent haul come mid January.
More guidance here
