Suggest Me a Beer for My Wedding

[JeffersonJ]

I'm getting married in September. I just bought a 100-year old house a couple months ago. Needless to say, I'm swamped and low on cash right now. I haven't brewed anything in about 6-7 months.

Anyway, we planned to have a non-traditional toast at our wedding and I offered to make two 5-gallon batches of homebrew for the occasion. I'm running out of time, since I need to make two of them!

My mission for you: Suggest me a partial mash recipe that is distinct, but enjoyed by the masses. Most of my friends/family aren't Bud Light drinkers, but also aren't regular DIPA and Imperial Stout drinkers either - somewhere in the middle. Also, I'm limited to ales or steam beers at this point. The fiance is pushing me to make something with fruit, but I can overrule her on all things beer!

 

[FatherJack]

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale clone. I've given it to people who don't drink craft brews and they loved it.

I think it's kinda like the North Star of the brewing world, personally...

 

[JeffersonJ]

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale clone. I've given it to people who don't drink craft brews and they loved it.

I thought about that and am definitely considering it. My only concern is that it is a little too generic (you know, she wants everything to be unique at the wedding - it's driving my crazy). I'd also have to make sure that the venue doesn't serve the real Sierra Nevada that night!

 

[FatherJack]

hm...

How about the honey chamomile wheat that's available here? I just made it and it is YUUUMMMY.

on the plus side, i see you are in AL and I would imagine it's still rather warm there in sept. so this would really hit the spot.

if you're making two batches, I would make one straight up, and make the other maybe with blueberry or something (and perhaps remove the chamomile)

 

[JeffersonJ]

How about the honey chamomile wheat that's available here? I just made it and it is YUUUMMMY.

Wow, that sounds excellent - I'll need to convert to partial mash recipe.

Now that I think about it, maybe I'll make two completely different recipes. Maybe this honey chamomile and a SNPA clone.

 

[FatherJack]

The recipe was originally from the founder of Dog Fish Head's book....extreme brews I think?

Pawn put it up there, he might be able to help you with any conversions

 

[GaryJohn]

I just got married May 14th, and I brewed a Kolsch for my wedding. We didn't serve it at the wedding, but gave away beer glasses and "wedding ale" to the guests as giveaways.

Anyways, a kolsch is a beer that can be appreciated by bud drinkers and craft beer lovers alike. Just a thought!

 

[Zamial]

1st off congrats on tying the knot! I just did this myself a few weeks ago. Here is my link if you want to read about it... https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f14/just-married-247206/

My homebrews were a ramped up PTE clone and my lilac orange wildflower honey wheat. There was none left!

If it was me I would try a PTE clone, a orange wheat beer and a "yellow fizzy".

GL!

 

[theschick]

Do something like a Belgium Wit (think Blue Moon). Its a simple enough beer to please a lot of people, but complex enough to be interesting.

 

[bknifefight]

Do a 15% Barley Wine.

Seriously, a beer with a quick turnaround an mass appeal is Orfy's Mild. I would recommend making it as soon as 3 weeks before the wedding (10 days fermentation and 11 days in the bottle is perfectly fine). It's great fresh!