Think I Have Got It!!

[ASassyBeerChick83]

First Brew - Bock
Location: Dallas, Texas

What's up!

So, today, after much plan & thought I think I have an idea of what I want to do to complete my FIRST Brew!! Okay... Checklist - will be made.. The only 2 things I have left to get is a long plastic spoon and large barrel Landry hamper without holes - something like a Keg holder... I have everything else and I talked to the hubby yesterday & we agreed that we would start the first brew Sunday! I am excited as this is my baby!! I have it pictured in my head of exactly how it should go down... My only worry? The high temps in Texas!! It's soooooo hot!! Eeeek!!! But I think I have good plan and think it will work. As time goes, I will begin posting pictures of the brew!!

Peace. Love & Beer!
Cheers!

 

[gmcapone]

Good luck! Bock is a pretty tough one for a first brew.

 

[helibrewer]

Love the enthusiasm! Bock is a lager so unless you have a way to keep it in the low 50's for a few weeks you might consider an ale (alt or kolsh if you want to stay German) or saison.

 

[DeafSmith]

Love the enthusiasm! Bock is a lager so unless you have a way to keep it in the low 50's for a few weeks you might consider an ale (alt or kolsh if you want to stay German) or saison.

She's got a Munton' kit - same as the first brew I did about 3 years ago. They use an ale yeast with that, so it's not a true lager, but it's pretty good anyway.

 

[Wynne-R]

Hey Sassy

Congratulations on the impending beer baby. I hope you’re not expecting Shiner Bock, actually a dark lager. I used to brew in an upstairs apartment in the nether regions between Richardson and Plano, so I know what you’re up against.

Short answer, ice, and lots of it. When you’re done cooling it as much as you can with tapwater, put it in a tub and throw ice at it. Start with 20#, wait a couple of hours, see where you are. Continue to throw ice at it until the fermentation tapers off, a day or two, then gradually let it come up to room temperature.

-Wynn

 

[ASassyBeerChick83]

She's got a Munton' kit - same as the first brew I did about 3 years ago. They use an ale yeast with that, so it's not a true lager, but it's pretty good anyway.

But I think it will be a good beer to brew --- even if it is my first time brewing However, you bring up a good point... I am a bit worried about temps... but I think will be just fine. I will keep my eye one it!! I have plenty of time!


Peace. Love. & Beer.
Cheers!

 

[david_42]

Wrapping a wet towel around the fermenter is a simple way to reduce the temperature. Setting it in a tub of water helps as well.

 

[helibrewer]

She's got a Munton' kit - same as the first brew I did about 3 years ago. They use an ale yeast with that, so it's not a true lager, but it's pretty good anyway.

I didn't pick up on that, thanks! If she can manage 63-65 the San Francisco Lager yeast might be a good option too.

 

[MisterTipsy]

Your first beer sounds like a disaster in the making. Now say something sassy!

 

[DeafSmith]

I didn't pick up on that, thanks! If she can manage 63-65 the San Francisco Lager yeast might be a good option too.

Unfortunately she is in Texas and doesn't have a fermentation fridge or freezer, so she'll be doing good to keep it below 68º. Your suggestion is worth remembering though if she tries the same brew again in cooler weather.

 

[DoubleAught]

Congrats on your first brew sassy, after a year and 40 brews I still have that enthusiastic approach to each brew. Search how to build a swamp cooler if you're concerned about temps. They're cheap and work well!

 

[ASassyBeerChick83]

Well, I have heard lots and lots of your advice here...

However, I have talked to others who have brewed a bock kit in Texas and have kept it alright... I think I will be just fine... I have an idea of what I am going to do... Even if the first batch doesn't come out quite right... there is always room for improvement for the next one. I am going to work on the Bock -- You guys are right! It is a hot one here in Texas.... but with a cold water bath and lots of iced water bottles, I think I will be good to go... Don't worry... I think actually going through the steps this first time brew is going to be a great learning experience for me!

Thanks for all of the advice!! I need more of it - being new and all.


Peace. Love. & Beer.
Cheers!

 

[ASassyBeerChick83]

Greetings Fellow Beer Buddies

The hubby & I brewed the Munton's Bock Brew Kit a couple of weeks ago & bottled it on the Fourth of July! Yay!! So, now the waiting game begins!!

In the meantime... We purchased our next brew today!! Intense, right!!? I am gonna keep you all guessing & I guess you are just gonna have to sub in to my next thread for my next brew!!
Hope everyone has a great Saturday!!


Peace. Love. & Beer!
Cheers!