Something for my wife after the baby is born...

[hodge]

SWMBO wants a beer after we have our first in February, but rather than in a general sense, she's wanting something like a De Ranke XX Bitter.

I've scoured the internet and even posted the question here on HBT... No luck on a recipe.

Does anyone have any recipe that they know of that would be close? I feel like it's the least I can do for her.

(I'd guess that XX bitter is all Pilsner malt and I've heard that the hops are Brewer's Gold and Hallertauer. I should also say that I've cultured the yeast from a bottle)

 

[thisgoestoeleven]

I have no idea about the recipe, but I just noticed you're from Rutland. I'm in Fair Haven. Where do you go for brewing supplies? I always end up driving to Burlington or Saratoga. Do you know of anyplace closer?

 

[jamboparty]

Per the De Ranke website...

• XX Bitter or Extra Extra Bitter is a blond, bitter ale containing 6.2% vol. Alc. It’s famous for it’s very bitter and strong flavour. XX is being made with pale pilsner malt and loads of Brewers Gold and Hallertau hop flowers. A perfect combination that has been nationally and internationally praised. This ale has been a real trendsetter for the current comeback of bitter ales in Belgium.

--Source HERE

Sounds like what you heard was right on the money. Having never tasted it, that's all the input I can offer.

 

[hodge]

I have no idea about the recipe, but I just noticed you're from Rutland. I'm in Fair Haven. Where do you go for brewing supplies? I always end up driving to Burlington or Saratoga. Do you know of anyplace closer?

In a pinch for something like a hydrometer, I'll head over to Brewfest Beverage in Ludlow. They have a limited amount of grains, yeast, hops, etc.

I usually end up buying supplies on the internet because gas money + time to Burlington is just not worth it.

 

[hodge]

Per the De Ranke website...

• XX Bitter or Extra Extra Bitter is a blond, bitter ale containing 6.2% vol. Alc. It’s famous for it’s very bitter and strong flavour. XX is being made with pale pilsner malt and loads of Brewers Gold and Hallertau hop flowers. A perfect combination that has been nationally and internationally praised. This ale has been a real trendsetter for the current comeback of bitter ales in Belgium.

--Source HERE

Sounds like what you heard was right on the money. Having never tasted it, that's all the input I can offer.

Thanks for that, it's a pretty awesome beer if you like hops and Belgians.

 

[Monkey55]

Congrats on your future baby!!

Keep in mind that what she craves now and what she will actually eat & drink after giving birth may be two totally different things. I'm not trying to burst your bubble. I just don't want you to be let down if she doesn't want it aftwards or if she thinks it tastes like crap. It's just the way women's bodies work.

I say brew that beer and a few others so that she can have a choice of what she feels like.

Oh yeah, brew as much beer as can now and stock up because you may or may not have the time to do it for a little while after baby arrives.. Trust me on this.

E