Norris! Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 5 hours ago, Hairy said: If you want a low AA% hop with a fruity kick you should try Wai-iti. They are around 2-3% AA so you can go nuts with it. Cheers Hairy. It looks to be right what I was after! Have you or anyone noticed any strange aromas or smells the first 2 weeks with riwaka that fades? I read it could do that, I was going to do pretty much a SW Pac ale but sub riwaka for galaxy but after reading a few people getting an off flavour and aroma for a few weeks I decided to back it off, just wondering if maybe it was a crop year or an attribute of the hop. Anyone that has used these please chime in. Me is ignant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 1 minute ago, Norris! said: Cheers Hairy. It looks to be right what I was after! Have you or anyone noticed any strange aromas or smells the first 2 weeks with riwaka that fades? I read it could do that, I was going to do pretty much a SW Pac ale but sub riwaka for galaxy but after reading a few people getting an off flavour and aroma for a few weeks I decided to back it off, just wondering if maybe it was a crop year or an attribute of the hop. Anyone that has used these please chime in. Me is ignant. I have only used it a couple of times but didn’t experience strange aromas. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris! Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 11 minutes ago, Hairy said: I have only used it a couple of times but didn’t experience strange aromas. Yeah I probably was being too cautious. Now I am tossing up going all riwaka. Nah, I am going with the blend. In my brewery ( the back pagola) we have to have a pretty good reason to not add Amarillo to every brew. I mean every brew. Porter - why not ( who am I kidding I don't brew these)? Lager - ya beaut! Pale ale - like peanut butter and jelly. Red ale - oh yeah! Wheat beer - made for it. Leftover IPA - yes please. Saison - we don't say or brew that here, please leave. Anyways, back on point. Yeah I read this article which got me wanting to blend it. https://sillysir.com/riwaka-hops-new-zealand/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 13 minutes ago, Norris! said: Yeah I probably was being too cautious. Now I am tossing up going all riwaka. Nah, I am going with the blend. In my brewery ( the back pagola) we have to have a pretty good reason to not add Amarillo to every brew. I mean every brew. Porter - why not ( who am I kidding I don't brew these)? Lager - ya beaut! Pale ale - like peanut butter and jelly. Red ale - oh yeah! Wheat beer - made for it. Leftover IPA - yes please. Saison - we don't say or brew that here, please leave. Anyways, back on point. Yeah I read this article which got me wanting to blend it. https://sillysir.com/riwaka-hops-new-zealand/ I have an idea. Perhaps you should blend it with Amarillo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben 10 Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 Quote Recipe: Hazy Pale Brewer: Grumpy Style: American Pale Ale TYPE: All Grain Recipe Specifications -------------------------- Batch Size (fermenter): 21.00 L Estimated OG: 1.062 SG Estimated Color: 10.3 EBC Estimated IBU: 34.7 IBUs Ingredients: ------------ Amt Name Type # %/IBU Volume 2.00 kg Pale Malt, Ale (Barrett Burston) (5.9 EBC) Grain 1 36.4 % 1.30 L 2.00 kg Wheat Malt (Barrett Burston) (3.0 EBC) Grain 2 36.4 % 1.30 L 1.00 kg Munich II (Weyermann) (16.7 EBC) Grain 3 18.2 % 0.65 L 0.50 kg Oats, Flaked (2.0 EBC) Grain 4 9.1 % 0.33 L 10.00 g Warrior [15.00 %] - First Wort 60.0 min Hop 5 16.9 IBUs - 40.00 g Amarillo [8.90 %] - Steep/Whirlpool 20.0 min Hop 6 4.7 IBUs - 40.00 g El Dorado [15.00 %] - Steep/Whirlpool 20.0 min Hop 7 7.9 IBUs - 40.00 g Samba [10.00 %] - Steep/Whirlpool 20.0 min Hop 8 5.3 IBUs - 40.00 g Amarillo [8.90 %] - Dry Hop 0.0 Days Hop 9 0.0 IBUs - 40.00 g Samba [10.00 %] - Dry Hop 0.0 Days Hop 10 0.0 IBUs - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Saison Yeast for this one 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maurice79 Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 Today was the 2nd lager brew before it warms up down south. Simple German lager minus the Weyermann pilsner I usually use due to COVID. This time its Aussie pilsner malt. 4kg JW Export Pilsner 0.35kg Weyermann Vienna 60min Hallertauer - 16IBU 5min Hallertauer - 4IBU W34-70 Will be interesting to see the difference in Pilsner malts. I might try NZ plisner for the next one if I cant get hold of any Weyermann. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stickers Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 nothing exciting for me but have my third batch going now, starter kit lager, still content to learn more about the process before i get a bit more adventurous. still a week away from actually tasting any of my homebrew too, but i'm a week closer than i was last week 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris! Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 13 minutes ago, Stickers said: nothing exciting for me but have my third batch going now, starter kit lager, still content to learn more about the process before i get a bit more adventurous. still a week away from actually tasting any of my homebrew too, but i'm a week closer than i was last week Sounds like you have a good pipeline of beer waiting, nice. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzza Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 On 8/8/2020 at 3:22 PM, Shamus O'Sean said: Do you guys wait until the boil has started before stirring in the hot break/foam? Stir likey like a lunatic in the Mash but niiiiiiiiiiivvvvvvvver in me life stirrrred the boil.....mmmmm. maybe once? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzza Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 On 8/10/2020 at 6:03 AM, Otto Von Blotto said: never goes nuts anyway. Mmmmmm not so sure Kelsey - have had a few hop froth boil ups on my SS Tuns.... .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerlust Posted August 16, 2020 Author Share Posted August 16, 2020 Brew day! Mosaic Amber Ale Cheers & good brewing, Lusty. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titan Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 XPA just coming to the boil. Im 6 point higher pre boil and correct on volumes. I still need to add the honey with 10 to go in the boil. I need to check my profile for efficiency settings. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titan Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 I just love the smell on brewday . 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto Von Blotto Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 On 8/15/2020 at 7:02 PM, Bearded Burbler said: Mmmmmm not so sure Kelsey - have had a few hop froth boil ups on my SS Tuns.... .... I've never had one. Maybe it's because I wait for the foam to subside before adding hops (other than FWH obviously being added well before it's even boiling). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozlizard Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Fruit if the Woods again! I enjoyed it so much last time I am doing it again. Using Karri honey this time, which is delicious. Hops are steeping and I am enjoying a Coopers XPA. Enjoyable beer and might be my next brew :) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Captain!! Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 37 minutes ago, ozlizard said: Using Karri honey Very nice there mate. Sensational choice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzza Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 On 8/14/2020 at 9:13 PM, Norris! said: In my brewery ( the back pagola) we have to have a pretty good reason to not add Amarillo to every brew. I mean every brew. Porter - why not ( who am I kidding I don't brew these)? Lager - ya beaut! Pale ale - like peanut butter and jelly. Red ale - oh yeah! Wheat beer - made for it. Leftover IPA - yes please. Saison - we don't say or brew that here, please leave. Ha ha luvyerwork Norris!?! ; ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzza Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 22 hours ago, Otto Von Blotto said: I've never had one. You always boil with the lid off? Think my problem is that I think - oh - not rolling boil enough - put lid on - and then have foam ups problem... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto Von Blotto Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Bearded Burbler said: You always boil with the lid off? Think my problem is that I think - oh - not rolling boil enough - put lid on - and then have foam ups problem... Yep, the lid stays off once the mash out is done and the bag hoisted up. The only other time it goes on is during the whirlpool, largely to prevent too much heat loss. Makes sense that putting the lid on would lead to excessive foaming when it comes to a boil. Does the same thing cooking things on the stove. Edited August 17, 2020 by Otto Von Blotto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben 10 Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 On 8/17/2020 at 9:23 PM, Bearded Burbler said: You always boil with the lid off? Always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben 10 Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 Quote Recipe: dark hoppy wheat Brewer: Grumpy Style: Dunkles Weissbier TYPE: All Grain Recipe Specifications -------------------------- Batch Size (fermenter): 21.00 L Estimated OG: 1.059 SG Estimated Color: 40.7 EBC Estimated IBU: 40.9 IBUs Ingredients: ------------ Amt Name Type # %/IBU Volume 3.00 kg Wheat Malt (Barrett Burston) (3.0 EBC) Grain 1 56.6 % 1.96 L 2.00 kg Munich II (Weyermann) (16.7 EBC) Grain 2 37.7 % 1.30 L 0.15 kg Carafa Special III (Weyermann) (925.9 EBC) Grain 3 2.8 % 0.10 L 0.15 kg Gladfield Roasted Wheat (550.0 EBC) Grain 4 2.8 % 0.10 L 10.00 g Zappa [9.00 %] - Boil 90.0 min Hop 5 10.3 IBUs - 50.00 g Amarillo [8.90 %] - Steep/Whirlpool 20.0 min Hop 6 14.4 IBUs - 50.00 g Samba [10.00 %] - Steep/Whirlpool 20.0 min Hop 7 16.2 IBUs - 1.0 pkg German Wheat (Wyeast Labs #3333) [124.21 ml] Yeast 8 - - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris! Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 On 8/14/2020 at 9:00 PM, Hairy said: I have only used it a couple of times but didn’t experience strange aromas. Your playoff IPA looks nice by the way. I just took a gravity sample and I have brewed with riwaka before, awhile ago. I clearly remember the taste and aroma, sweet stone fruity like, is what I get. I didnt like them that much from memory. Oh well let's see if I like this batch. I might adjust the dry hop weights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 14 minutes ago, Norris! said: Your playoff IPA looks nice by the way. I just took a gravity sample and I have brewed with riwaka before, awhile ago. I clearly remember the taste and aroma, sweet stone fruity like, is what I get. I didnt like them that much from memory. Oh well let's see if I like this batch. I might adjust the dry hop weights. Perhaps you should have blended it with Amarillo. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris! Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 12 minutes ago, Hairy said: Perhaps you should have blended it with Amarillo. Nah Amarillo is overrated. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Captain!! Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 (edited) Faded Jeans Pale Ale today. Last brew day before the G70 gets here Edited August 22, 2020 by The Captain!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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