Winter Brew and Swap - Tropical Stout

[pilgrimhudd]

Spot on, flavor seems ok but its on the thin side and the head is poor

Had that a few times from people who bottle from keg? I don't know what it's like out of tap but could be a reason?

 

[samale]

Had that a few times from people who bottle from keg? I don't know what it's like out of tap but could be a reason?

That batch is bottle conditioned, I think I am the only person to use a lager yeast. Not sure if this has had an effect

 

[pilgrimhudd]

That batch is bottle conditioned, I think I am the only person to use a lager yeast. Not sure if this has had an effect

Ahh could be I guess, might be worth keeping a bottle back for awhile and checking on it in the Spring and see if conditioning has made a difference.

 

[SMP Brewery]

Mouthfeel, a little lighter bodied than the bjcp guide suggests I would say. More porter than stout in mouthfeel terms.

Not sure what happened when brewing it as it ended up 10 points down.

I reckon a bit more roast barley and a higher mash might improve it?

Looking at my recipe it was low on roasted barley. Thanks for the feed back. Most helpful

Did you find it over carbonated?

I’ll take decent any day. Cheers.

 

[SMP Brewery]

I think I am the only person to use a lager yeast

I used kveik on mine.

 

[pilgrimhudd]

Not sure what happened when brewing it as it ended up 10 points down.

Looking at my recipe it was low on roasted barley. Thanks for the feed back. Most helpful

Did you find it over carbonated?

I’ll take decent any day. Cheers.

No, I thought maybe slightly overcarbed but not a biggie for me, although that maybe made it seem a bit thinner than it was perhaps? So it over attenuated? what was your mash temp?

I'm no expert by any means but a couple of small tweaks and it would have been a good beer imo.

 

[SMP Brewery]

No, I thought maybe slightly overcarbed but not a biggie for me, although that maybe made it seem a bit thinner than it was perhaps? So it over attenuated? what was your mash temp?

I'm no expert by any means but a couple of small tweaks and it would have been a good beer imo.

Brewfather says 65 but my notes are at home and I’m in Polperro atm so can’t be sure.

 

[Stu's Brews]

That batch is bottle conditioned, I think I am the only person to use a lager yeast. Not sure if this has had an effect

I used lager yeast (Wyeast Bohemian) so will be interesting to see how you think it compares - assuming it ever turns up!

Unfortunately it seems Evri still have yours and @pilgrimhudd's beers. If they don't turn up in the next few days then I'll assume the worst and send some replacements.

 

[Begbie]

@Donegal john Tropical Stout 7.5% ooft! Certainly can't sense the strength.

Once I actually managed to open the bottle (almost looked out my molegrips!) the release of pressure was a solid hiss. The head dissipated a little throughout the pint.

Fruity and roasty aroma. The taste was fruity too but more chocolatey.

I thoroughly enjoyed this beer - well done @Donegal john

 

[Donegal john]

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@Donegal john Tropical Stout 7.5% ooft! Certainly can't sense the strength.

Once I actually managed to open the bottle (almost looked out my molegrips!) the release of pressure was a solid hiss. The head dissipated a little throughout the pint.

Fruity and roasty aroma. The taste was fruity too but more chocolatey.

I thoroughly enjoyed this beer - well done @Donegal john

Cheers. I am enjoying drinking this and it will be polished off over Christmas

 

[Begbie]

@SMP Brewery - your bottle arrived today! I'll drink it on Thursday or Friday night.

 

[SMP Brewery]

@Donegal john I wouldn’t expect it any time soon. Looks like it’s going via snail mail.

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It’s still sat there. If it’s not delivered by the Weekend I’ll send another out.

 

[pilgrimhudd]

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@Donegal john Tropical Stout 7.5% ooft! Certainly can't sense the strength.

Once I actually managed to open the bottle (almost looked out my molegrips!) the release of pressure was a solid hiss. The head dissipated a little throughout the pint.

Fruity and roasty aroma. The taste was fruity too but more chocolatey.

I thoroughly enjoyed this beer - well done @Donegal john

This reminds me, did you get my beer @Begbie ?

 

[Donegal john]

Ni

It’s still sat there. If it’s not delivered by the Weekend I’ll send another out.

Nightmare these strikes. They basically on strike now to 15th so I wouldn’t hurry mate.

 

[Begbie]

This reminds me, did you get my beer @Begbie ?

@pilgrimhudd - see post #232, which you replied to in post #238

I'm getting worried that my brew didn't travel well for anyone and is rotten. No reviews yet from @SMP Brewery @Stu's Brews @samale

 

[Stu's Brews]

@pilgrimhudd - see post #232, which you replied to in post #238

I'm getting worried that my brew didn't travel well for anyone and is rotten. No reviews yet from @SMP Brewery @Stu's Brews @samale

Apologies, illness and then just generally being busy has meant I haven't had the chance to sit and properly enjoy the beers I've been sent yet. This weekend should be a better opportunity!

 

[SMP Brewery]

@pilgrimhudd - see post #232, which you replied to in post #238

I'm getting worried that my brew didn't travel well for anyone and is rotten. No reviews yet from @SMP Brewery @Stu's Brews @samale

I’m away on Holiday and so haven’t had a chance to try them yet. Hopefully this weekend for me too.

 

[pilgrimhudd]

Hahaha, sorry I'm not doing well on thus thread.

 

[SMP Brewery]

Ni

Nightmare these strikes. They basically on strike now to 15th so I wouldn’t hurry mate.

Just had notification it’s reached your shores.

 

[Donegal john]

Just had notification it’s reached your shores.

And they won’t be doing anything with it now to Monday. And I’m also away to Belgium on sat night. Oh dear.