Currently drinking my 2nd cup of coffee waiting for my neighbors to get up so I don't wake their dogs hauling the brew stuff out of the shed. I mean c'mon, it's 6:54AM, get up already. We have a Belgian Strong to brew.
I don't sparge since I use the BIAB method. Still, I've never used quick oats before so who knows what will happen to my bag.
I've been tempted to add some vanilla and cinnamon also. Radical brewing lists those things to make their oatmeal cookie ale. But I'm a coward and will probably make the brown in a purer form. Spiced beers are good when you have one bottle every now and then, but a whole keg when I only have 2 taps? I'm thinking not
What spices are you using in your Christmas ale?
Warthaug said:I made a Belgian Dark Strong ale on Sat, using some homemade belgian candi sugar I whipped up (details on my blog) - but thanks to poor efficiency, its a little weak on the strong...
Bryan
I have an American Wheat on tap right now. I dry hopped it with 1 oz of citra. It is a winner in my book. Not overpowering, but makes the wheat a bit more interesting. It is also great for folks like me that like a hit of hops aroma/flavor but are not into the bitterness of IPA's
I think my efficiency woes come from buying my grain pre-milled; I've noticed the efficiency varies greatly depending on which store I buy from. Thankfully, I'm getting a grain mill for my birthday, so I should be able to resolve that source of viability...
Bryan
I've got two options for brewing this weekend...
Option 1: Pumpkin Ale #2
Option 2: New Glarus Wisconsin Belgian Red Clone #1 (Collaboration with local home brew shop)
Benefits and downsides: I have all the ingredients for both. However I don't have the fermentation space for both. (currently have about 17 gallons of cider going). New Glarus Clone is going to require 1 year in primary and 1 year in secondary... So I kinda want that to get underway sooner so I can try it sooner.
Oh and a buddy of mine is going to want to do an IPA to have on tap at my place soon... I think I need more carboys...
carlk47 said:Brewing up a batch of NB Smashing Pumpkin Ale on Saturday!
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