Starting with this tonight while I contemplate some smaller batch brews because I want to do (drink!) so many things and space is limited.
What are you drinking tonight 2020.
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very nice, a little darker perhaps
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These plus a dunkelweisen & a orange abbot... only a mr. President left so finish off my sesh. - I am sooo gonna be in the **** when mrs doj gets back. Ah well better to beg forgiveness than ask for permission.
Well needed beer after a hectic couple of days. Picked this up as I know you lot like it and don't remember the last time I had one.
It's nice but I prefer Proper Job
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I like Tribute and Proper Job but prefer Sea Fury from Sharps (used to be called Special).
which year samichlaus? - I loved the 2012 the 2015 was not as good.
translated: 5yr old was better than 3yr old. It is quite a thought provoking beer whatever the age though.
translocation of the translation: absolutely get a few in but not a whole crate as a) it's not that type of beer & b) you'll end up penniless
DOJ...I got the same tea,coffee,sugar cans as you! Tell your Mrs that to distract her..
Time now for a Rye from @dan125.
Almost looks like orange juice and hazy as
Carbonated nicely again - enough for a fizz not enough to foam over. Initially the head dissipated quickly but returned as a light foam that remained to the bottom of the glass. The aroma is nice, slightly spicy and earthy but also quite fruity - grapefruit? Flavour - immediate hit of spicy rye that reminded me of black pepper on strawberries (this beer didn’t taste of black pepper or strawberries but the effect on my taste buds was the same - confused delight). Bitterness was quite assertive but not excessive, no astringency. I would write some more but the beer has gone.
Almost looks like orange juice and hazy as
Carbonated nicely again - enough for a fizz not enough to foam over. Initially the head dissipated quickly but returned as a light foam that remained to the bottom of the glass. The aroma is nice, slightly spicy and earthy but also quite fruity - grapefruit? Flavour - immediate hit of spicy rye that reminded me of black pepper on strawberries (this beer didn’t taste of black pepper or strawberries but the effect on my taste buds was the same - confused delight). Bitterness was quite assertive but not excessive, no astringency. I would write some more but the beer has gone.
Another change in style and flavour. I still have 3 of these Tiny Rebel beers from the box my daughter sent me. The nuts have gone, my wife likes nuts! 
Sea fire's a nice beer, the best from sharps.
Still can't get over the haze in it. I did a beta glucan rest (also for the first time) and am wondering if this contributed to the hazeTime now for a Rye from @dan125.
Almost looks like orange juice and hazy as
Carbonated nicely again - enough for a fizz not enough to foam over. Initially the head dissipated quickly but returned as a light foam that remained to the bottom of the glass. The aroma is nice, slightly spicy and earthy but also quite fruity - grapefruit? Flavour - immediate hit of spicy rye that reminded me of black pepper on strawberries (this beer didn’t taste of black pepper or strawberries but the effect on my taste buds was the same - confused delight). Bitterness was quite assertive but not excessive, no astringency. I would write some more but the beer has gone.
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It had 15% rye. Was that too much do you think? I'm going to tweak and rebrew soon.
Still can't get over the haze in it. I did a beta glucan rest (also for the first time) and am wondering if this contributed to the haze
It had 15% rye. Was that too much do you think? I'm going to tweak and rebrew soon.
Absolutely not - for me at least it was just right. Rye can be both beautiful and challenging but at 15% I think you’re on the button!
It is. I’m seriously tempted to buy some and harvest the yeast.
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I have used rye a few times and never get the spicy kick of it. I wonder if the hops play a part. Can Chinook add a spicy taste. I have used up to 1kg of rye. A locally brewery made a really nice rye IPA. Something I would like to get close to.Still can't get over the haze in it. I did a beta glucan rest (also for the first time) and am wondering if this contributed to the haze
It had 15% rye. Was that too much do you think? I'm going to tweak and rebrew soon.
Tonight's proceedings start with the every so lovely Tribute clone....
Time for one of my own. I’m struggling to leave this 9-day conditioned pale ale alone. At 4.2% it’s a nice session strength. It’s beautifully clear, has a thick creamy head, and it smells and tastes a little like Timothy Taylor (at the moment).
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Hoppy IPAs from Aldi
Looking good H.
I think at the moment I seem to have turned a corner with the brewing...things seem easier and more consistent and the beer tastes better sooner..I wonder if it coincides with my resumed effort on water treatment?
I think at the moment I seem to have turned a corner with the brewing...things seem easier and more consistent and the beer tastes better sooner..I wonder if it coincides with my resumed effort on water treatment?
Thanks @Clint
Good to hear you’ve got your mojo back mate! I think we all at some point get disappointed with a beer or two but that’s life and once you brew a couple of good ‘uns you’re back in the game!
I have a brown ale that’s being an arse at the moment - won’t clear and tastes mucky.
Interesting. maybe the chinook helped the spicy rye thing along.
15% was exactly 1kg in this batch funnily enough.
I noticed that there is quite a bit of variation in colour (and maybe flavour) in the rye from different malsters, which may make a difference??? I used Crisp rye.
I'll defo send you a bottle when I rebrew. I'm thinking simcoe and chinook next time.
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