Rosemary’s Papazian Delirium Pale Ale

[jturman35]

Anyone try this Rosemary’s Papazian Delirium Pale Ale?


https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/homebrew-recipe/delirium-oat-rosemary-pale-ale-recipe/

 

[Steveruch]

I haven't brewed that beer, but I do occasionally brew a lemon-rosemary blonde ale that's pretty good.

 

[jturman35]

Is .05oz rosemary for dry hopping sound ok?

 

[Steveruch]

Is .05oz rosemary for dry hopping sound ok?

I put the rosemary on my beer to steep for 20-30 minutes before I chill it so I can't directly answer your question.
I'd recommend starting with a small amount and take a sample to taste after a few days, then add more if not to your taste.

 

[jturman35]

Looking good so far!

 

[BallisticGourd]

I did a batch with 1/2 oz last year that was pretty tasty...I had success adding dry hops and rosemary in the keg, then racked to a new keg after about 4 days, rather than the week he recommended.

 

[jturman35]

How long did you let ferment? I’m thinking at least 3 weeks, then dry hop a week in the primary.

 

[BallisticGourd]

How long did you let ferment? I’m thinking at least 3 weeks, then dry hop a week in the primary.

About two weeks in primary, then racked to a keg with the herbs & dry hop. Cold crashed after 4 days and racked to a serving keg to carbonate.

 

[jturman35]

Ok so I pulled a sample and not bad! If my math is correct I came in a good bit higher on the abv.

OG was 1.066
FG as if today 1.029 using my refractometer and a cal I get 7.4% which is a bonus! Can’t wait too dry hop!

I ended up mashing until my OG hit 1.066. Playing with my new refractometer. Any idea how I ended up a full point higher in ABV? I mashed for about 90 mins trying to hit the OG.

 

[jturman35]

I’m wondering if I should cold crash for 24 hours before dry hopping?

 

[Steveruch]

Ok so I pulled a sample and not bad! If my math is correct I came in a good bit higher on the abv.
OG was 1.066
FG as if today 1.029 using my refractometer and a cal I get 7.4% which is a bonus! Can’t wait too dry hop!
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From 1.066 to 1.029 should only be around 5%.

 

[jturman35]

Sorry, I posted the FG on my refractometer was 1.029 before using the calculator to adjust for alcohol. The corrected FG using the calculator was actually 1.011.

 

[jturman35]

Been looking for an answer on this but not sure, can I just throw the rosemary in the primary for dry hopping? Should I soak in Vodka for 24hrs?

 

[jturman35]

How bad is this water for this pale ale I know the alkalinity is high.

 

[jturman35]

Pulled a sample at 20 days to start the dry hop additions and boy is she gonna be clear! Have not even cold crashed yet. May not even bother on this one.

 

[jturman35]

Damn this is good! I kegged this 3 days ago. Judging by the traffic in this thread I’m the only one that will know, lol.

Really well balanced and love the slight Rosemary aroma. This was a fancy hop bill for me. Anyway, I only dry hoped for 5 days and cold crashed for 24 hrs. Best beer I have made by far!

 

[glugglug]

That looks tasty. I might enjoy a beer with rosemary this summer thanks to you. Cheers, and thanks for the thread.

 

[jturman35]

Man this beer is good! Keg will be lucky to make it two weeks. I’d compare this to a Lagunitas or something. It has a slight bitterness that finishes up in the sweet side. I’m wondering if the slight sweetness is coming from the Agave syrup.

 

[jturman35]

Made this for the second time back in June. Beer is really good.