Chavi
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I got my frozen strawberries from publix if that helps explain the color?
My first one blew the air lock off and produced one helluva strawberry volcano!! Lol. Second time around I didn't see as much activity. I say you're safe at a week. I know 8 lbs sounds like a lot, but as it ages for a couple weeks, the strawberry flavor seems to mellow out. 5 pounds just means you'll have to drink faster!!
I did have one other question. Is a month in the tertiary right? Seems like a really long time.
Im pretty sure my wife bought the wal mart great value brand this time too.Bluelinebrewer said:Interesting... I bought mine at Wal-Mart, Great Value brand. I used to buy Dole, but I didn't see any 4 lb bags of Dole, just the off-brand. We'll see how pink mine gets!
Way ling if you ask me. I usually do 2 weeks in primary, 1 week on berries, 1 week in terrtiary and then cold crash for a week.vhanley said:I did have one other question. Is a month in the tertiary right? Seems like a really long time.
Hey blue, i winder if there is a way to merge the two threads together? It would sure make this conversation easier! Hahaha
Ok guys, my blonde is getting to that spot where you look forward to the next one as you are drinking one. Cant wait to see how it is as time goes on. I was a bit down on the taste early on but letting it sit it has really changed for the best.
It is a long time... Probably way too long. I'd say a week is plenty good enough. The first time I brewed this, I got busy and just didn't have time to bottle, so it ended up being there for a month. The second time I brewed it I only left it in for about two weeks, but I think you could get away with a week. Maybe some other guys will chime in on this...
OK, makes sense. Think I'll probably go the "halfway" route and go for the two weeks then. I don't have a place to cold crash it, so maybe that's the safer route?
I usually start drinking within 2 weeks. 30 days is probably a good length of time but i can't usually wait that long.
I always use frozen. Pretty sure blueline does too.
I guess absent hearing of the use of frozen strawberries I would Vitamix purée those bad boys, then heat to 160 degrees for 6 minutes, cool, then dump into the secondary. That's what I did when I made huckleberry blackberry mead and it turned out bursting with flavor!
Quick question: should I wait for primary fermentation to subside or stick to the 6 days?? Mine has been rocking for 5 days with no indication of slowing down.
Bluelinebrewer said:Oh don't worry, the frozen strawberries provide PLENTY of flavor!
I'm sure, I tend to go overboard. I did read that someone felt that with the heat treatment I mentioned could lead to diminished flavor akin to preserves.
Oh don't worry, the frozen strawberries provide PLENTY of flavor!
Look up "chlorophenal". Comes from chlorinated tap water and creates medicnal or plastic-like flavors. Just a thought.
Look up "chlorophenal". Comes from chlorinated tap water and creates medicnal or plastic-like flavors. Just a thought.
Just kegged a slightly modified version of this on Saturday and had a taste. I brew 10 gallons with a buddy and we split into two 5 gallons. Both loved the taste right out of the fermenter, and we are usually IPA drinkers. Wife loved it too and said she can't wait until its carbed, she doesn't usually like the stuff we make. Awesome thanks guys!!!
It's finally ready and delicious!!!
Add it at bottling like you would for any other beer.
It is a long time... Probably way too long. I'd say a week is plenty good enough. The first time I brewed this, I got busy and just didn't have time to bottle, so it ended up being there for a month. The second time I brewed it I only left it in for about two weeks, but I think you could get away with a week. Maybe some other guys will chime in on this...
vhanley said:Son of a $%^!!!! Ok, need a few opinions on this one. Like I said before I adjusted. Wanted a more muted flavor so went with 5 lbs instead of 8 and went fresh instead of frozen. Didn't blend, just chopped myself....MISTAKE! There's not even a hint of strawberry flavor and I racked to the tertiary a week and a half ago. I'm considering buying a bag of frozen and racking onto them and leaving another week or two. Thoughts?
Bluelinebrewer said:Good to hear! Yeah, the ladies tend to like this one! How'd you modify the recipe? If you don't mind me asking.
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