Kearnage Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Well my previous questions I asked about the Coopers Scotch Ale I was drinking in Adelaide Pubs in the early 90's have been answered in the latest newsletter: "A "Wee Heavy" is a colloquial term for a Scotch Ale. These days, the Scotch Ale style is virtually non-existent in Australia. One brew true to this category was Coopers Aberdeen Scotch Ale made by us back in the late 80's to early 90's. This Scotch Ale homebrew recipe is an interpretation of our Aberdeen Scotch Ale. People who recall the taste say it's very close to the mark. Give it a try!". I'm definitely going to brew this one next, I loved that beer. (recipe is now in the 'How to Brew' section). Only problem is I am having some difficulty re-culturing the Coopers yeast - I can't get past step one, which is: "1. Buy a six pack of Coopers Original Pale Ale and place upright in the fridge for about a week for the yeast to settle." I do just that, then when I go to check on them, they've mysteriously vanished, always in the first day or so, happens every time..! Good marketing that one, get us to buy the commercial beer AND the home brew kits [happy] Cheers Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 Hi Dan i recently visited a microbrewery in victoria and they make a scotch ale was really heavy and strong. so there are still people making it in Australia.Cheers mike[smile] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewk5 Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 Kearnage im telling ya its those damm beer ninja's[ninja] im having the same trouble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idicus Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Drinking some Scotch Ale I made to the how to brew recipe. Have to say it is so delicious. Rich and creamy. And crikey the head is indestructable. Cheers, Phillip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kearnage Posted July 22, 2010 Author Share Posted July 22, 2010 Mine is pretty much ready for bottling. It's the only beer I've tasted whilst taking an SG reading, then poured myself more [love] It smelt great when it went in and has got better since. Can't wait to try the finished product!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idicus Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 It's amazing I love my rich and creamy ales, I think I might try this one with an IPA kit next time, get some more bitterness. But gosh its nice. I hope I can leave some for a while, trying so had not to drink them all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kearnage Posted August 17, 2010 Author Share Posted August 17, 2010 OK, this has been in the bottle for 24 days. I tried it after a couple of weeks (can't help myself) and it was horrible, malty and sweet, and poorly carbonated. 10 days later it is without a doubt my finest effort so far, and should get much better with age. I made it to the recipe Scotch Ale and added some steeped crystal and choc grain (about 100 g each). The ingredients are a little harder to hunt down but worth it if you like the Scotch Ale style. Thanks for the recipe Paul, that's one I'll be repeating! Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewie Rivers Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 Hi Brewers. I`m about to put another scotch down but want to make it to 23 Litres. Can this be done with some mods to the recipe? Happy Brewing Stewie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewie Rivers Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Can this recipe in the htb section be modified to get 23 Litres? Thaks in advance. Stewie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PB2 Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Sure, but it would be hardly worth the effort required to make it to 23 litres with an identical outcome to the 21 litre recipe. Simple dilution will reduce aroma, colour, density, alcohol, bitterness. This may be okay for you, considering it's only in the order of around 9%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewie Rivers Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Thanks Paul. I don`t want to change the taste etc so will make to 21 litres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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