Hairy Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 Tom Selleck IPA Surprisingly quite tasty. I have never kegged a kit beer before. It needs a little more time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSands Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 14 hours ago, Beerlust said: It's all about experimentation as a brewer. I'd rather try something unknown & it fail somewhat on the expectation front, than have never tried it at all. That's how we learn & improve our future beers. Yup! Experimentation is all part of the fun for sure. On this occasion it's an educational fail! Though, somebody out there may actually like this sharp wooden taste in their beer... Quote ...perhaps give 'First Gold' a go. It has been a mainstay in traditionally produced British ales for decades & has some lovely traits if used wisely. Haven't seen that one available locally. The description is enticing enough, mind you... I thought the same about Pacific Gem too when I first read its description! Quote P.S. Nice beer pic again. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerlust Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 2 hours ago, BlackSands said: ...Though, somebody out there may actually like this sharp wooden taste in their beer... Maybe the "Tom Selleck" crew would like it? It sounds right up their alley. Cheers, Lusty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerlust Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 3 hours ago, BlackSands said: ...Haven't seen that one available locally. https://www.homebrewhops.co.nz/product/first-gold-uk/ Cheers & good brewing, Lusty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSands Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 A beer on brew day... well, more a brew afternoon as my partials only take around 3 - 3.5hrs. This is the last of a best bitter brewed while back that was actually quite nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grogdog Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 On 12/15/2018 at 4:41 PM, Ben 10 said: never the wrong time for a dark beer. the fat controller, choc oat stout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grogdog Posted December 29, 2018 Share Posted December 29, 2018 black and tan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Captain!! Posted December 29, 2018 Share Posted December 29, 2018 Tried a Brut IPA that @Ben 10 posted. Yep so much better than my first batch. Nice hop presence, fruity accents, great carbonation, spot on bitterness and as dry as weetbix. Sensational beer Ben. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenyinthewestofsydney Posted December 29, 2018 Share Posted December 29, 2018 A saison from a batch brewed with a blend of 3724 and belle saison. Very very nice beer. I like it better than a straight belle or BE134 or 3724. Im tempted to try a BE134 and 3724 blend next and compare it against a 3726 yeast i picked up the other day cheap on account of it was April dated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silmaril Posted December 29, 2018 Share Posted December 29, 2018 This is the kit IPA I made (where the can was out of date). Has turned into my 2nd favourite brew after the Pale with Citra dry hop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grogdog Posted December 29, 2018 Share Posted December 29, 2018 4 minutes ago, Silmaril said: This is the kit IPA I made (where the can was out of date). Has turned into my 2nd favourite brew after the Pale with Citra dry hop. Looks yum. Whats it taste like sim? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naughty Corner Brewing Posted December 29, 2018 Share Posted December 29, 2018 Seeing I couldn’t drink it Christmas Day, I thought I’d have just one can tonight*. * may have left some for tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grogdog Posted December 29, 2018 Share Posted December 29, 2018 18 minutes ago, NewBrews said: Seeing I couldn’t drink it Christmas Day, I thought I’d have just one can tonight*. * may have left some for tomorrow Fkn tops legend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben 10 Posted December 29, 2018 Share Posted December 29, 2018 3 hours ago, The Captain1525230099 said: Sensational beer Ben. Thanks so much mate, very happy you enjoyed it. Drinking my Imperial Pacific Summer Saison at the moment, I called it Tropical Nights and it is pissing down. Perhaps another cyclone forming in a few days. The local dam has gone up nearly 10% since Christmas - it's big too - so not much going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Captain!! Posted December 29, 2018 Share Posted December 29, 2018 23 minutes ago, Ben 10 said: The local dam has gone up nearly 10% since Christmas - it's big too - so not much going on. All the better to water the avocado farms! if I do another Brut I won’t be adding any mittlefruh, too much herbal on the citrus. Having a pacific ale myself, enigma and galaxy. Great hop combo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben 10 Posted December 29, 2018 Share Posted December 29, 2018 1 minute ago, The Captain1525230099 said: All the better to water the avocado farms! Man there will be a mother glutting glut in a few years. 1 minute ago, The Captain1525230099 said: Great hop combo. oh yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermoor Posted December 29, 2018 Share Posted December 29, 2018 I'm loving Citra hops this year. My go to beer has been Coopers Cerveza with Citra added, struggling to keep up with the demand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Captain!! Posted December 29, 2018 Share Posted December 29, 2018 9 hours ago, Hermoor said: I'm loving Citra hops this year. My go to beer has been Coopers Cerveza with Citra added, struggling to keep up with the demand I think when you find something that is amazing, you just got to run with it. Ive been waiting to brew my version of the brew dog punk IPA as it went missing in a week. But I can't get hold of Ahtanum. Thinking of subbing in some Amarillo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silmaril Posted December 29, 2018 Share Posted December 29, 2018 13 hours ago, grogdog said: Looks yum. Whats it taste like sim? A bit on the sweet and malty side, as I upped the dry fermentables. Need to figure out how to add some hop bitterness when just using kits. I've heard about hop teas, not sure if that'll be the ticket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 2 hours ago, Silmaril said: A bit on the sweet and malty side, as I upped the dry fermentables. Need to figure out how to add some hop bitterness when just using kits. I've heard about hop teas, not sure if that'll be the ticket. You will need to do a hop boil, perhaps for 10-15 minutes. It is best to boil the hops in wort around the 1035 to 1040 mark. 100g of Dry malt per litre of water will get you there. Maybe just a two litre boil for a kit beer where you just want to add a little bitterness and then then the liquid into the fermenter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silmaril Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 6 minutes ago, Hairy said: You will need to do a hop boil, perhaps for 10-15 minutes. It is best to boil the hops in wort around the 1035 to 1040 mark. 100g of Dry malt per litre of water will get you there. Maybe just a two litre boil for a kit beer where you just want to add a little bitterness and then then the liquid into the fermenter. Thanks. Roughly what amount of hops would you use? Is there a way of finding out what hops have been used in the various Coopers kits or is this secret squirrel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 1 hour ago, Silmaril said: Thanks. Roughly what amount of hops would you use? Is there a way of finding out what hops have been used in the various Coopers kits or is this secret squirrel? The amount of hops depends on the Alpha Acid % of the hops and the amount of bitterness and flavour you wish to extract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silmaril Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 20 minutes ago, Hairy said: The amount of hops depends on the Alpha Acid % of the hops and the amount of bitterness and flavour you wish to extract. As an example, I do a pale ale from the Aus Pale Ale Coopers kit, and have enjoyed dry hopping with Citra. With an alpha acid of 11-15%, how much would you use to add in a noticeable whack of bitterness to a 23l brew? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John304 Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 AG Motueka APA, producing some pretty nice beers with my little 20ltr urn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamus O'Sean Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 7 hours ago, Silmaril said: Is there a way of finding out what hops have been used in the various Coopers kits or is this secret squirrel? DIY BEER BREW CANS - YEAST AND AROMA HOP DETAILS Check out this link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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