Way, way, way over the top Sam Adams Utopia clone

[Sumo]

i asked how they attained 26% or 27% and was told it was done by aging for ten years. i don't know how that could get the yeast to surpass its tolerance. i think if it didn't go high enough, you could finish with distiller's yeast after whatever initial yeast had contributed its flavors and expired, but i think those only go to 22 or so in theoretical perfect conditions.
looking forward to see how this project plays out.

Perhaps they do it like an Eisbock? After its done fermenting out they freeze it and pull some water out. That would raise the gravity punch up the flavor and ABV.

 

[Cape Brewing]

That's a really good idea (kind of bummed I didn't think of it). I would think that way wouldn't dry out the end result as much as a really high-finishing yeast would either??

BRILLIANT!

 

[Sumo]

Jamil has a show on Eisbock in the BN archives. Its real informative.

 

[Cape Brewing]

my boys wickit smaht

 

[paulthenurse]

We used to do that years ago with cider. Set a filled bucket outside overnight on a cold winter night and scoop out the slush in the morning. The remaining cider was deadly. I don't know how I've managed to live this long.

PTN

 

[DrinksWellWithOthers]

Put me down for the headcount. Anything I should bring Paul? Oh and don't forget to PM me Chris's address.

 

[paulthenurse]

Anything I should bring Paul?

Three cartons of Lucky's, a bottle of asprin and a dwarf hooker from Tijuana would round out the party quite nicely, thank you very much.

 

[bigjohnmilford]

Three cartons of Lucky's, a bottle of asprin and a dwarf hooker from Tijuana would round out the party quite nicely, thank you very much.

You're too much. I hope everything goes well. I'm sure they'll be pictures. Just keep Mckenzie away from the brew pot.

 

[Jonnio]

a dwarf hooker from Tijuana

I'm sure they'll be pictures

Sounds like you throw quite a party paul! I can't wait to see the pics.

 

[Sumo]

+1 on the midget hooker!

 

[paulthenurse]

Just keep Mckenzie away from the brew pot.

McKenzie ending up in the brewpot is a possibility that should not to be dismissed out of hand.

 

[bigjohnmilford]

McKenzie ending up in the brewpot is a possibility that should not to be dismissed out of hand.

So maybe a second batch?
Dogtopius

 

[Sumo]

FYI I have marinated the pork roast this morning. I'll keep flipping it and rubbing it down twice a day till it hits the oven.. I used garlic, cilantro, onions, white pepper, salt, sofrito, adobo and olive oil. I made holes in it and pushed in whole garlic and the rub.

Should be yummy.

 

[paulthenurse]

Sumo,
We're not talking an warm apple pie sort of thing here, right? You DID use a double gloved finger?

Not for nuttin' but I really like the expression. "Marinated the pork roast."

And "Flipping it and rubbing it down twice a day" sounds like it came straight from the pages of Larry Flint's Madame X's Cookbook.

 

[Sumo]

I made it like the turkey in scary movie 2.. I porked the pork..

 

[paulthenurse]

Oh, well in that case I'm sure it will be great.

 

[Bulls Beers]

Hey Paul, I'm in. I'm gonna bring my friend Brian that you met last year at your house. He's gonna bring some Steak tips..I'm going to brew one of my house beers. Either a nice easy Kolsch or BierMunchers Helles Belles..Maybe both..

Sumo, I'll bring that case of flip top bottles...

 

[Anthony_Lopez]

I guess you guys aren't familiar with the term "Marinating the tube steak"?

 

[paulthenurse]

I guess you guys aren't familiar with the term "Marinating the tube steak"?

I am but there is something pretty lavender about wanting to eat it afterwards. Not that there is anything wrong with that.

 

[Melana]

WOW... just wow.

 

[Bulls Beers]

Hey Paul, Does Chris have a garage? There's gonna be some snow Saturday. I was thinking on bringing one of those pop up tents. Can you also email me or call with his address.

 

[Anthony_Lopez]

Hehe... I'm getting more and more excited for this weekend... Aside from Beer and BBQ Sauce, what else can I bring Paul? Also, what time are you guys gonna get started?

 

[Cape Brewing]

Sumo,
We're not talking an warm apple pie sort of thing here, right? You DID use a double gloved finger?

That's just not right.

 

[Melana]

That's just not right.

+1 to that!!!!

 

[Sumo]

Sumo,
We're not talking an warm apple pie sort of thing here, right? You DID use a double gloved finger?

No, I did the old Polish Gynocologist routine. Used no glove and two fingers so I could get a second opinion.

 

[paulthenurse]

OK, Chris DOES have a two car garage, that's why we are doing it at his house, so we will be out of the weather. It sounds like we're looking at a few inches of snow that day, no big deal, this is New England, not south Florida. Speaking of south Florida, have fun there this weekend, Big John and Melana, we'll miss you.

I'll be getting to Chris's around 9ish, and I'd expect that the first hour or so we'll be drinking coffee, setting up, heating water, etc. Come whenever you like and leave whenever you need to.

As far as what to bring, bring what ever you like. We didn't envision this day to be a BBQ but it seems to be morphing into that. CB and I will have a few racks of ribs, Albert's bringing his "Porked Roast Special," if someone wants to bring something sweet, or some salad that would certainly find a spot on the table. Don't be shy, bring whatever you like. We'll have a gas grill and a small Brinkman Bullet BBQ.

And of course, since this is a gathering of homebrewers after all, bring along a few bottles of something you made to share with the group.

If you don't have directions or my phone number PM me. (Brian, I know you don't, I'll get it to you later on tonight.)

Hey someone should bring a laptop so we can upload pics as we go for those poor unfortunates who can't make it. (I'm assuming Chris has wireless, he's a computer geek by trade.)

OK, back to work.

PTN

 

[Anthony_Lopez]

I'll gladly bring my laptop and my camera. I'll see what I can do about bringing some sort of food aside from the BBQ sauce. I'll plan to get there between 9 and 10.

 

[BrianTheBrewer]

I will be coming with Anthony, I will try to bring some sort of food and some good brew.

 

[Anthony_Lopez]

I will be coming with Anthony, I will try to bring some sort of food and some good brew.

If you're planning on bringing good brews, we should probably stop at the liquor store before heading down there!

 

[BrianTheBrewer]

Try to bring some brews that would go good with BBQ in the winter...hmmmm