What are you drinking in 2023?

[Brauhaus Fritz]

On 2/2/2023 at 9:31 AM, Malter White said:

I don't know which Hoegaarden I tried but it was about 7 years ago in Singapore, so it was expensive as well as bad. It was a cloudy orange colour with white head and because it was so expensive I wasn't going to leave it behind. I drank that sucker through gritted teeth.

Had some in Brazil, quite liked it, suited the climate. But then again it all depends on the water as well. Also enjoyed Amstel, Heineken and Stella made there

[Malter White]

3 minutes ago, Brauhaus Fritz said:

Had some in Brazil, quite liked it, suited the climate. But then again it all depends on the water as well. Also enjoyed Amstel, Heineken and Stella made there

I don't think I've ever had an Amstel but Heineken and Stella are quite drinkable. They're completely different beers to the Hoesdischaarge I had in Singapore.

[Brauhaus Fritz]

Smugglers Special Ale, a Munton’s k&k kit. Third time I brewed it and it won’t be the last. 5.6% and 4 month in the bottle. Sweet and bitter hoppy and easily drinkable and packing a punch. 

Edited February 9, 2023 by Brauhaus Fritz

[Brauhaus Fritz]

17 minutes ago, Malter White said:

I don't think I've ever had an Amstel but Heineken and Stella are quite drinkable. They're completely different beers to the Hoesdischaarge I had in Singapore.

It’s very similar to Heineken 

[DavidM]

Coopers Pale Ale, an a warm afternoon..

Still trying to work out which Hops I like.

This one is Cascade for a short boil and a dry hop late.

It's pleasant but i'll not be using it alone again.

Still very easy to drink!

[NBillett09]

1 hour ago, Brauhaus Fritz said:

Smugglers Special Ale, a Munton’s k&k kit. Third time I brewed it and it won’t be the last. 5.6% and 4 month in the bottle. Sweet and bitter hoppy and easily drinkable and packing a punch. 

That looks bloody brilliant!

[NBillett09]

@Brauhaus FritzI’m envious of the head you’ve got on the beer, I’m still trying to figure out why mine haven’t been great! Probably glassware not properly cleaned but perhaps some things need to change in my brewing…

[stquinto]

A second go at the Coopers APA. 5 days on the gas. Beautiful brew! My go-to brew I reckon

 

[Classic Brewing Co]

1 hour ago, stquinto said:

A second go at the Coopers APA. 5 days on the gas. Beautiful brew! My go-to brew I reckon

 

Awesome mate, you know the drill.

[stquinto]

Found this at the back of the fridge, an old Steam Ale. Not bad, nice and clear, nothing exciting but better than shop-bought stuff

 

[Brauhaus Fritz]

18 hours ago, NBillett09 said:

@Brauhaus FritzI’m envious of the head you’ve got on the beer, I’m still trying to figure out why mine haven’t been great! Probably glassware not properly cleaned but perhaps some things need to change in my brewing…

Started to hand wash my glasses and rinse them well. This might help. These English beer kits from Munton's and Woodforde seem to have a thick head, saying this most of the bottles are a few month old. Its also been said that beer enhancer 2 and 3 or dry malt helps with head retention. 

[ben 10]

Berrrrliner Weisse

So very nice

 

[Brauhaus Fritz]

16 minutes ago, beach_life said:

Berrrrliner Weisse

So very nice

 

Hell yeah, perfect day for it

[Classic Brewing Co]

43 minutes ago, Brauhaus Fritz said:

Started to hand wash my glasses and rinse them well. This might help. These English beer kits from Munton's and Woodforde seem to have a thick head, saying this most of the bottles are a few month old. Its also been said that beer enhancer 2 and 3 or dry malt helps with head retention. 

For sure the Brew Enhancers do so does liquid malt, they all have varying quantities of malt, I am sure you have seen this before.

Regarding glasses it is better to wash them in warm water with a bit of Bi-Carbonate of soda with a dedicated brush & take care to clean around the inner & outer rim & rinse them thoroughly with cold water & stand upside down on a clean towel to dry.

I prefer to dry & wipe them with a dedicated tea towel & repeat this step whenever necessary.

Soap, detergent & the dishwasher aren't your friend for head retention.

[Brauhaus Fritz]

15 minutes ago, Classic Brewing Co said:

For sure the Brew Enhancers do so does liquid malt, they all have varying quantities of malt, I am sure you have seen this before.

Regarding glasses it is better to wash them in warm water with a bit of Bi-Carbonate of soda with a dedicated brush & take care to clean around the inner & outer rim & rinse them thoroughly with cold water & stand upside down on a clean towel to dry.

I prefer to dry & wipe them with a dedicated tea towel & repeat this step whenever necessary.

Soap, detergent & the dishwasher aren't your friend for head retention.

Thanks Phil, a bit more beer porn of some homebrew head shots

[Classic Brewing Co]

This is the last bottle of Real Ale, the same as I have in the keg very fiery & aggressive after 2.5 weeks, I dry hopped this heavily 4 days from kegging & bottling, the keg is fine that these have to be poured into a jug.

I also have a 2l Growler to drink so I will have to invite the neighbour over to help me drink it, the late dry hopping has given it wings.

This bloke certainly knows his stuff & I am sure most of you know who he is, I started to read it, but it is like the Gettysburg Address.

I am certain that the process aids head retention.

http://scottjanish.com/what-we-know-about-dry-hopping/

 

[Classic Brewing Co]

I think this article confirms my thoughts.

My beer has a nice layer of foam but it fades fast. What are some things I can do to improve head retention?

The fact that you start with a good head of foam indicates that you have a good carbonation level, but other things may be reducing its longevity. Head retention in beer is a combination of several factors, including your selection of malts, hopping rates, brewing techniques, and even glassware. Here are a few ways you can improve your head retention.

First, take a close look at your malt bill. Proteins and dextrins play a major role in head retention, and high-protein malts such as crystal, wheat, flaked barley, and Carafoam can improve the head retention. Think of an Irish stout, which has a nice white head that lasts forever. Proteins from a healthy dose of flaked barley in the grain bill play a significant role here. There is a penalty in terms of clarity, however, for using a lot of protein. Proteins often produce chill haze and cloudiness in lighter beers, so you need to balance the trade-off between head retention and clarity.

Hops also play a substantial role in head retention, which is why many IPAs have a nice layer of foam. The polyphenols in hops are actually critical to retaining foam bubbles, so go ahead and pile on the hops if it is appropriate to the style you are brewing. Brewing techniques also come into play. For example, choosing a higher mash temperature, such as something in the 154–158°F (68–70°C) range, will result in longer dextrin chains in the finished beer and lower attenuation during fermentation, which will enhance the head retention.

Finally, both the shape of your glass and how you clean your glasses will impact your head retention. A tall, thin Pilsner glass will trap more bubbles and foam over a smaller surface area, creating a longer-lasting head than the same beer poured into something like an English pint glass. Care for your glassware is also very important. Oils are extremely damaging to foam, so I try to avoid cleaning my glassware with household soaps that are oil-based. Even eating fatty foods while drinking your beer can transfer oil to the glass and ruin head retention.

 

[ben 10]

44 minutes ago, Classic Brewing Co said:

This is the last bottle of Real Ale

I am impressed with the photography, everything in focus bar the beer

 

 

[Classic Brewing Co]

5 minutes ago, beach_life said:

I am impressed with the photography, everything in focus bar the beer

 

 

Well Beachy that was deliberate, do you want me to take another photo for you? I can easy.

[kmar92]

40 minutes ago, Classic Brewing Co said:

This is the last bottle of Real Ale, the same as I have in the keg very fiery & aggressive after 2.5 weeks, I dry hopped this heavily 4 days from kegging & bottling, the keg is fine that these have to be poured into a jug.

I also have a 2l Growler to drink so I will have to invite the neighbour over to help me drink it, the late dry hopping has given it wings.

This bloke certainly knows his stuff & I am sure most of you know who he is, I started to read it, but it is like the Gettysburg Address.

I am certain that the process aids head retention.

http://scottjanish.com/what-we-know-about-dry-hopping/

 

Yes an interesting article from Scott Janish, I think that Gavin Ellicott spoke about the findings mentioned in a YouTube piece on dry hopping.

As I've read elsewhere, and in this article, dry hopping times seem to be most effective done over 24 hours and the great majority of extraction is done in that time. Some have even said that longer dry hopping times are counter productive as some of the compounds extracted from the hops will be re-absorbed by the hops if they are in contact with the beer for too long. Research also indicates that stirring is beneficial for compound extraction from dry hopping but stirring can be problematic with introducing oxygen to the beer. Of course, studies have also found that loose packed hops work better as there is a greater surface area of the hops exposed to the beer.

Anyway more food for thought on dry hopping methods.

BTW @Classic Brewing Co the Gettysburg Address was only 3 paragraphs and 271 words so it was not lengthy at all .

[ben 10]

1 minute ago, Classic Brewing Co said:

Well Beachy that was deliberate,

Hahaha, wasn't sure mate....

 

 

[Classic Brewing Co]

4 minutes ago, kmar92 said:

Yes an interesting article from Scott Janish, I think that Gavin Ellicott spoke about the findings mentioned in a YouTube piece on dry hopping.

As I've read elsewhere, and in this article, dry hopping times seem to be most effective done over 24 hours and the great majority of extraction is done in that time. Some have even said that longer dry hopping times are counter productive as some of the compounds extracted from the hops will be re-absorbed by the hops if they are in contact with the beer for too long. Research also indicates that stirring is beneficial for compound extraction from dry hopping but stirring can be problematic with introducing oxygen to the beer. Of course, studies have also found that loose packed hops work better as there is a greater surface area of the hops exposed to the beer.

Anyway more food for thought on dry hopping methods.

BTW @Classic Brewing Co the Gettysburg Address was only 3 paragraphs and 271 words so it was not lengthy at all .

Well mate, it was still fairly long, but good reading. Cheers.

[Tricky Micky]

2 hours ago, Classic Brewing Co said:

At least the time, day, month, and year is in focus. 

[Shamus O'Sean]

My Coopers Original Pale Ale

First taste test of latest version.  No commercial version to compare it with tonight.  I will have to buy a 6 pack.

This one seems like it will be closer to the commercial version.  However, I do not think mine will be as bitter.  The banana aroma/flavour is a bit more subdued and the citrus fruitiness seems a bit more prominent than my previous version.

Getting ready for tomorrows brew day in the background

[stquinto]

Both of these are marvellous Coopers APA all grain, and Regency Red ROTM from a few months back.