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Got mash temp pretty close at 65.4'c, so hopefully the smooth running will continue *tempts fate*

Having a go at this today: From the book Craft Brew by Euan Ferguson. For a 20.5L batch OG 1.044 FG 1.002 ABV 5.5% Grain Bill 1.35 kg Maris Otter (low colour) Pale Malt 1.08 kg Pilsner Malt 0.810 kg Wheat Malt 0.270 kg Flaked Wheat Mash @ 65’c for 60 mins Hops...

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Thanks for that. I want to perfect a golden/blonde/summer ale as one of my stock brews so that's useful info. Cheers. Good luck with the wedding smuggling! :lol:

What was your grain bill for the golden ale if you don't mind me asking?

OK, so It's been in the bottle one day shy of two weeks, and I couldn't wait any longer. Very drinkable. Very dry, but then I used Safale 05, nicely rounded with the malt character holding it's own against the hops well, slightly sweet finish and slightly fruity. Does taste a little new, so...

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Here you go. From the book Craft Brew by Euan Ferguson. 20.5L batch OG 1.044 FG 1.002 ABV 5.5% Grain Bill 1.35 kg Maris Otter (low colour) Pale Malt 1.08 kg Pilsner Malt 0.810 kg Wheat Malt 0.270 kg Flaked Wheat Mash @ 65'c for 60 mins Hops Hallertau Magnum 5g @ 60 minutes Citra 10g @ 10...

I got a book with that very recipe in for Christmas. Thinking of doing that next as I have no (easy) way of keeping FV temps low, but can maintain in 22 - 27 range no probs. Will post the recipe up tonight. Coriander is the spice they use, from memory.

Update. After 4 weeks in the bottle this has come out really nice. ABV of 4.5%. Nice light amber colour, bright. Nice zingy citrus hops and a crisp balanced nicely bitter beer. Chuffed with it. I only got 16.5l out of it, so something went wrong. I think it was a lumpy mash and crap sparge, but...

Wow, somewhat different. Will still try that other recipe, but as you say nothing like Jaipur. Then I'll do that Jaipur but get some Magnum in as opposed to what the guy did. Cheers!

Thanks so much everyone. Much appreciated.

OK thanks. Do you put the lid back on the boiler during the hop stand to help prevent potential infection?

Thank you both, was edging towards that thought but nice to have it confirmed. Cheers!

Re-posting this in the correct place! Hi all, Bit of advice needed if anyone can help. Planning ahead to do a Jaipur Clone, this one supposed to be good: Beer Name IPA Comparison Brew (Sara Carter Bombay IPA Jaipur Clone) Competition Sutton Festival 2008 Overall Winner Brewer...

Edit: Posted in wrong place. Re-posted in beer brewing discussion.

Here's some pics.

Yes, was darker than I was expecting if I'm honest. Will let you know. All done, got 25l into the FV at 1.038, target of 1.040. I'm using Safale 05 (had a sachet left) though so I expect a high attenuation. Target ABV was 4.3% so should be there or thereabouts. Was a dream brew day. Pics to follow.

Having a stab at this one today from the Malt Miller AG Kit. Had 600g of Maris Otter left over so have added that for a bit more ABV (4kg instead of 3.4kg). Also going to Dry hop with 25g of the Progress. Malt Miller sent 100g of EKG & Progress so have enough hops to do this one again if...

We have boil!