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Tapped this way too early but I am an impatient man. From memory, this is pretty close to the original taste. I'm actually very happy with how this lager (my first AG lager) turned out.

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Yesterday evening, got back from dismantling the daughter's fence panel partly flattened by the uncommon NE gale last weekend.
Putting tools etc. back in the garage I was drawn to some beer casks in the corner crying out for attention.
I had to answer the call.
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(images posted before, but same two beers)
One snifter of the new Camden pale ale clone - hoppy, malty and bitter.
Followed by one of my Hoppy Pale ale of Kent (which has my own-grown First Gold in the mix along with locally gleaned hedgerow hops).
More rich and dankly hoppy, not unpleasant, just different. 🍻
 
Munich Dunkel

A very slight umami aroma, but now I've smelt it, I can't get it out of my head

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After adding some Brausol and a bit more lagering, the umami note has gone (if it was ever there). Possibly I was confusing the melanoidin character, or simply drinking too early.

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Had a couple of stubby's of my APA in the freezer for an hour, icy cold and well carbonated, something I'm not normally keen on but this tastes great. I think I am getting my liking back for American ales.
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Finished with my Coopers sparkling clone while having an inspection of my 4 litres of wild brew beer been up to 40C while fermenting. Which after boiling will be getting tipped into my next Foreign Extra Stout. Well, 3 litres will be, will have a taste when I pour it into the saucepan.
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The Scottish 80
What is it? Looking good 💫
Munich Dunkel. It might be a bit light in colour for the judges. I went 100% Munich I and relied on a double decoction for colour and flavour. Next time round I think I’ll just bung in some chocolate and melanoidin and shave an hour and a bit off the brew day 😂
 
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