Attempt at Czech Matuska type pale ale
*** SPLIT BATCH - SIMCOE & CHINOOK *** EXPECTATIONS: Pine, grapefruit, and spices. Pretty bitter, but a little bit juicy. Probably a 1 and done beer. - 78% Efficiency - After boil, hold at 180° in oven for 20min. - OG: 1.056 12 DAYS: SG 1.025. Going to swirl to reactivate lazy ass yeast and leave for another freaking week. 14 DAYS: Added a bit of a new yeast starter yesterday, but no activity 24 hours later. Bottling and assuming FG is 1.024. 4.46% ABV
Sierra Nevada PA Clone
mild malty pale
BEER-N-BBQ by Larry formula
The aim is to get huge tropical fruit hop flavour and aroma, thick mouth feel, and low bitterness
*** SPLIT BATCH - SIMCOE & CHINOOK *** EXPECTATIONS: More juicy than the chinook version, and with less pine. Probably the more drinkable and palate-pleasing of the two, yet still plenty bitter. - 78% Efficiency - After boil, hold at 180° in oven for 20min. - OG: 1.058 12 DAYS: SG 1.025. Going to swirl to reactivate lazy ass yeast and leave for another freaking week. 14 DAYS: Added a bit of a new yeast starter yesterday, but no activity 24 hours later. Bottling and assuming FG is 1.024. ...