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[Rob11TC]

Hi all
So I normally do clone recipes or something out of GH's book. Whilst they are ok they never seem to be the same as the original, it could be the way I brew or I'm expecting commercial level from myself (which I'll never be) I do AG in my brewdevil 30l.
So thought would have a go at something and see what happens. Probably should go and do a few smash brews first but this is currently brewing.
Any thoughts?

5kg maris otter
310g torrified wheat
240g dark crystal
20g chocolate
55g challenger 60mins
25g EKG 10mins
25g Fuggle 30 min hopstand
Safale s04 (all I had)

 

[Oneflewover]

Hi all
So I normally do clone recipes or something out of GH's book. Whilst they are ok they never seem to be the same as the original, it could be the way I brew or I'm expecting commercial level from myself (which I'll never be) I do AG in my brewdevil 30l.
So thought would have a go at something and see what happens. Probably should go and do a few smash brews first but this is currently brewing.
Any thoughts?

5kg maris otter
310g torrified wheat
240g dark crystal
20g chocolate
55g challenger 60mins
25g EKG 10mins
25g Fuggle 30 min hopstand
Safale s04 (all I had)

Looks really good. Reckon it might be quite bitter - what AA is the challenger? Oh, and don't be sure you won't reach 'commercial level', it's quite a broad church!

 

[Rob11TC]

6.1
Didn't hit numbers very well 2 points below pre boil and 3 points below fg. Did a few mistakes, added a bit more water at pre boil then realised I had my malt pipe draining in my bucket so got about another 1.5l before boil. When transferring to fermenter, slashed my brewdevil so left a bit more than I would normally in that. 65% brewhouse. Then got carried away and pitched yeast at 27. It's in the fridge now cooling...

 

[MrRook]

It's extremely difficult to "clone" a commercial beer on the homebrew level.

 

[The Baron]

Looks a tad bitter for my taste but then everybody is not the same

 

[Oneflewover]

6.1
Didn't hit numbers very well 2 points below pre boil and 3 points below fg. Did a few mistakes, added a bit more water at pre boil then realised I had my malt pipe draining in my bucket so got about another 1.5l before boil. When transferring to fermenter, slashed my brewdevil so left a bit more than I would normally in that. 65% brewhouse. Then got carried away and pitched yeast at 27. It's in the fridge now cooling...

Everyone makes mistakes, it's about how you respond and what you learn though isn't, and it sounds like you made beer

 

[Rob11TC]

Definitely. The only problem is I remember when I start my brew but then forget dead quick..

 

[Rob11TC]

In fridge still cooling a little

 

[Rodcx500z]

Sometimes mistakes can work out really well and you get a really good beer

 

[Clint]

In my limited experience that looks alright! My initial thought was too much crystal but it'll probably be fine. I like "bitter" beers too!
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