ozlizard Posted April 24, 2019 Author Share Posted April 24, 2019 LOL it was all about the beer mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozlizard Posted May 4, 2019 Author Share Posted May 4, 2019 Blushing Blonde has been bottled for 10 days so thought I would sneak a bottle and see what was going on. Well not much! Virtually no fizz so after the pour it's pretty flat and absolutely no head. Tastes ok but leaves a sour/bitter after taste. So my first attempt is a bit of a failure. Trouble is I have 27 more bottles to go! Should have started with a small batch I guess. Well you live and learn. If it was properly carbonated I could drink it, but like this, no. Is the carbonation likely to improve or is that going to be it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer Baron Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 29 minutes ago, ozlizard said: Blushing Blonde has been bottled for 10 days so thought I would sneak a bottle and see what was going on. Well not much! Virtually no fizz so after the pour it's pretty flat and absolutely no head. Tastes ok but leaves a sour/bitter after taste. So my first attempt is a bit of a failure. Trouble is I have 27 more bottles to go! Should have started with a small batch I guess. Well you live and learn. If it was properly carbonated I could drink it, but like this, no. Is the carbonation likely to improve or is that going to be it? Where were they stored and what temperature?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozlizard Posted May 4, 2019 Author Share Posted May 4, 2019 Stored underneath a cupboard in the pantry (pretty dark), temp is very consistent 20-21deg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer Baron Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 1 minute ago, ozlizard said: Stored underneath a cupboard in the pantry (pretty dark), temp is very consistent 20-21deg. The weather is starting to get cooler so it might take a bit longer to carb up. Just remember to not give up @ozlizard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozlizard Posted May 4, 2019 Author Share Posted May 4, 2019 Nahh haven't given up yet! Where there is beer there is hope.... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MitchellScott Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 Definitely give it more time... At a bare minimum I leave my bottles 2 weeks, but generally try to leave them for a month before enjoying to ensure secondary fermentation is complete and carbonation is good 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDT2 Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 1 hour ago, MitchellScott said: Definitely give it more time... At a bare minimum I leave my bottles 2 weeks, but generally try to leave them for a month before enjoying to ensure secondary fermentation is complete and carbonation is good I second that plus you live in Bridgetown Isn’t it cold down there? I struggle to wait two weeks though probably like most people. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddyBrew2 Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 6 hours ago, ozlizard said: Blushing Blonde has been bottled for 10 days so thought I would sneak a bottle and see what was going on. Well not much! Virtually no fizz so after the pour it's pretty flat and absolutely no head. Tastes ok but leaves a sour/bitter after taste. So my first attempt is a bit of a failure. Trouble is I have 27 more bottles to go! Should have started with a small batch I guess. Well you live and learn. If it was properly carbonated I could drink it, but like this, no. Is the carbonation likely to improve or is that going to be it? Mate give it a couple more weeks it’s like a witches tit down in Bridgetown. Was that way last weekend as my uncle is a copper down that way. Brrrrrr (and I’m Irish) I’m In Perth and I leave it 3 weeks at least before sampling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozlizard Posted May 5, 2019 Author Share Posted May 5, 2019 OK thanks guys will give it more time, kinda got stuck on the 2 weeks thing and the bottles were quite firm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozlizard Posted May 8, 2019 Author Share Posted May 8, 2019 Sampled another bottle last night as quite a few of them are getting very firm. Quite a bit of carbonation and some head and it's tasting better. Still has a bitter/sour taste at the finish, probably from the raspberries as I believe they can be acidic. Not bad for a simple home brew and I imagine it will smooth out given more time. Thanks for all the advice fellas! Now have to "free up" some bottles so I can get onto the next batch Thinking of a Saison (maybe 134) 8.5 lt batch. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spudley Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 On 5/5/2019 at 12:16 AM, PaddyBrew2 said: Mate give it a couple more weeks it’s like a witches tit down in Bridgetown. Was that way last weekend as my uncle is a copper down that way. Brrrrrr (and I’m Irish) I’m In Perth and I leave it 3 weeks at least before sampling Same 3 weeks minimum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozlizard Posted June 14, 2019 Author Share Posted June 14, 2019 NEIPA started at 1.055 and sitting at 1.016 after 7 days. This time I will be more patient. Not sure what the ABV is supposed to be but anything over 5% will be nice. Has a great colour and aroma, haven't had a taste yet but will do before bottling. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spudley Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 34 minutes ago, ozlizard said: NEIPA started at 1.055 and sitting at 1.016 after 7 days. This time I will be more patient. Not sure what the ABV is supposed to be but anything over 5% will be nice. Has a great colour and aroma, haven't had a taste yet but will do before bottling. 5.1 on the numbers quoted 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozlizard Posted June 17, 2019 Author Share Posted June 17, 2019 NEIPA bottled today. Looking how it's suppose to and as I have never had one before not quite sure what to expect for the taste! OK so here goes. Aroma: fruity as in passionfruit, melon, citrus and hops. Taste: definitely juicy, but not sweet, orange zest, grapefruit especially at the end with a slightly bitter hoppy finish. A good start, can't wait until it conditions and carbonates. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Captain!! Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Looks good mate. Hopefully you get that carbed quickly for you to enjoy the beer before it fades too much. glad she worked out for ya. Looks great with the hills of the SW in the back too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozlizard Posted June 17, 2019 Author Share Posted June 17, 2019 26 minutes ago, The Captain!! said: Looks good mate. Hopefully you get that carbed quickly for you to enjoy the beer before it fades too much. Thanks Captain, yeah as soon as those bottles start firming up I will be in for a taste. Bloody cold here atm and -2 tomorrow and the next so have to keep those babies warm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Captain!! Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 20 minutes ago, ozlizard said: Thanks Captain, yeah as soon as those bottles start firming up I will be in for a taste. Bloody cold here atm and -2 tomorrow and the next so have to keep those babies warm! Yeah that’s why I don’t live further south ha ha ha. Chuck em next to the fire ha ha ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozlizard Posted June 23, 2019 Author Share Posted June 23, 2019 Cracked open a bottle of the NEIPA last night after a week, so not much carbonation but pretty tasty. I had to open one as there was a lamb curry insisting that I did. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozlizard Posted June 28, 2019 Author Share Posted June 28, 2019 Currently drinking the NEIPA and , if I do say so myself, it's bloody good, thanks for all the advice on here! Not going to last long at this rate so thinking about the next brew. I am thinking about a BIAB Saison, so no extract this time. Have watched a YT vid but couldn't get hold of the recipe. Maybe a 10lt brew with some added spices, any ideas or recipes much appreciated. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddyBrew2 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Good on ya codge. My same version neipa didn’t last pi$$ing time. She’s a beaut 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Captain!! Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 2 hours ago, ozlizard said: I am thinking about a BIAB Saison What sort of Saison’s do you like? Funky? Horse blanket? Hoppy? Clean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozlizard Posted June 28, 2019 Author Share Posted June 28, 2019 1 hour ago, The Captain!! said: What sort of Saison’s do you like? Funky? Horse blanket? Hoppy? Clean? Well, I have never had a Saison before but I think we can eliminate horse blanket! I am guessing hoppy or clean with a dash of spicy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Captain!! Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 26 minutes ago, ozlizard said: Well, I have never had a Saison before but I think we can eliminate horse blanket! I am guessing hoppy or clean with a dash of spicy? Well that changes a few things!!!!!!! you are pretty much never going to get clean with Saison, that’s the nature of the beast. Cleanish but Saisony. You can get spice from a number of places, yeast, hops, spices I’d suggest buying a commercial beer before brewing 23 odd litres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popo the Reprobate Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Citra saison could be a good crossover beer to try. I would also recommend trying a commercial version first though haha. They are divisive. At least amongst my mates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now