Wish me luck

[SteveM]

I had a brew day last Saturday. For some reason, no one in my household seems to have the appreciation for the armoa of brew day that I do. Typical reaction: What is that smell? Ah well, there is none so blind as them that will not see...

Anyway, emboldened by previous successes and seeking an ever sharper taste, I went to new heights on acid content of my hops. I used (for a five gallon batch) two ounces of 14.4% Yakima hops in a red ale. I used two cans of extra light Muntons LME and a deep red steeping grain, the name of which escapes me at the moment. I have never gone above 12% before, and my retailed/consultant tells me this 14.4 Yakima goes way beyond even hops that are close in number. So, as I said, wish me luck.

I figure this will be a great holiday beer, but as soon as it comes out of the brew tank, another batch goes in (tailered for the faint hearted), so I will have a reasonably mature batch and a very young one by the time the holidays roll around.

 

[DeRoux's Broux]

sounds yummy! if they don't like, sc.....um, forget 'em ;~)
a west coast hoppy red sounds pretty good about now.....
good luck!

 

[OtherWhiteMeat]

I cant even compare yet, the most potent hops ive used so far is cascade Have fun!

 

[3rd and Long]

How long did the hops boil?

I'm curious as to just how bitter/aromatic it turns out.

 

[SteveM]

An ounce for a full hour, an ounce in the last five minutes. I will provide a full report - bottling next weekend.

 

[Tony]

I just killed off my "Pacific Magnum" which was a Cascade/Yakima Magnum hopped ale. I used 3 oz of Magnum and 2 oz Cascade throughout the boil, and dry hopped with a half oz of each.

I also used it as a lab rat for my new Hop Randall, and added even more. I like it!

Good luck Steve!!!

 

[brackbrew]

Steve, whereabouts in the Philadelphia area are you? I'm from Lancaster and always looking for brew stores in the area?

 

[SteveM]

I'm in Broomall. My brew store is:

Brew Your Own Beer
(610) 449-5496
2026 Darby Rd
Havertown, PA 19083

Not far from I-476 (the Blue Route).

Google on Brew Your Own Beer Havertown to get map and/or directions.

Note to moderators - please delete if posting retail outlet information is not allowed, and I will send a PM.

There is also a big brew your own store on Route 202 just inside the Pennsylvania/Delaware border which should be findable on the internet or by just looking if you ever drive down that way.

 

[woodstone]

If I hear "What is that smell?"...I do a double batch the next weekend. Chicks just don't understand. Cheers.