A Day at the Races Pale Ale

[DaveH21]

We've had an unseasonably warm winter in Sydney, the Wattle is in full bloom and this has me thinking of Spring.

 

I like Spring. It signals the end of the cold weather, daylight saving approaches and as the plant life sprouts, the air is full of pleasant scents, buzzing bees and optimism.

 

The Melbourne Cup also signifies the start of the Australian "Silly Season". The non stop pi$$ up commences. The office Christmas parties begin, where g-string panties are found on the photocopier the next morning and general silliness prevails. Along with a few sackings :-)

 

In anticipation of the the Spring Racing Carnival, I've put down something to match the season. Bright, spritely and with an in your face aroma. Something that matches the spring in full bloom along with the infectious optimism of a $6 box trifecta for the Big Race.

 

1 x Coopers Pale Ale Tin

1 x 1KG Light Dry Malt

 

2.5L water brought to the boil with 250g of BE2

15g Galaxy @18mins

20g Cascade @15mins

15g Galaxy + 15g Cascade @5mins

5g Galaxy + 5g Cascade @ flameout

Steep 5 mins

 

US-05 Yeast at 24 degrees (18 degrees in 9 hours)

 

25g Galaxy + 25g Cascade Dry Hopped

 

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What are you guys doing for a Melbourne Cup Special Brew ???

[Hairy]

Looks like a nice brew. I hope you like Galaxy.

 

I love cascade and galaxy and I have found a 2:1 ratio of cascade to galaxy to be perfect for my taste.

 

And I always seem to lose my g-strings in Spring; now I know to look in the photocopier room [wink]

[PhilboBaggins]

And I always seem to lose my g-strings in Spring; now I know to look in the photocopier room [wink]

 

I didn't know you were a guitarist Hairy! [surprised

 

You're full of surprises![biggrin]