hedgerow gold Brew Session

1/3 4.75 HLT pH 150F mash 5.19/1.079 first 5.49 second 5.99/1.008 final 5.40/1.057 pre-boil 10mL phos 5mL phos EOB 1.043 O.G., 5.05 post-boil KO'd@68F Super smooth brew. Set temp controller to 68F. Pitched Omega's Fuller's strain. Challenger hops smelled a little wack, will probably roll with all EKG in the DH. Took 48 hours to start rolling. Roused it plenty in the meantime. Moved temp up to 72F. A little disappointed by the long lag time, may or may not harvest. 1/8@1.030@72F 1/11@1.023@74F 1/17@1.010@75F--corrected to 1.011. Fucking finally. Has a touch of diacetyl. Will recheck in a couple days, and if clear, keg with dry hops. 1/28--tapped a few days ago. Golden hue with white foam that leaves generous lacing. Rather bright, but not the brightest beer I've ever brewed with this yeast. Marmalade aromas. Medium-light bodied, with notes of tangy citrus peel and honey. Clean bitterness, with a crisp, dry finish. This beer came out much better than its fermentation timeline suggested. I wasn't sure if I was going to want to drink it! Upping the dry hop, and cutting the funky challenger was the right call. Totally delicious pint. It will surely be gone too soon.