2008 Hag Xmas Case Swap - Tasting Notes

[Offline]

First off a reminder of what was on offer

1. n00ch - Berliner Weisse
2. Schooey - Schwarzbier
3.
4. Leeboy - Imperial Porter Bottled (DRINK MID-DECEMBER)
5. Les (Weizguy) - Am blonde
6. The Ol' Boozeroony - Bastardised Amber Ale (still in fermenter.. Hopefully ready to bottle by next Saturday)
7. balconybrewer - Witbier
8.
9. Rurik - (Tentative) - Mild
10 MHB - Dark Wheat Double Bock
11 Offline - The Wild Mild, bottled 25/11/08
12 Shmick - Hefeweizen (maybe raspberry)
13 goatherder - Munich Dunkel, Wyeast 2206, 4.7% abv. Bottled 29/11/2008. Leave it a week or two after the swap to carb.
14 Loftboy - Yankee Doodle Weizen (American Wheat). Bottled 15/11/08, 4.3% ABV, WY2565 Klsch.
15 Peve - Porter (revised coriander ) - the revision has left very little coriander. Oh Well!!
16. Head - Duseldorf Altbier
17.
18 - Trent - AIPA - 7.6% so dont go driving afterwards.
19. Fingolfin - Witbier, bottled 06.12.08.
20. BigFridge - Klsch
21. Punter- Choc Porter- WY1028
22. Michael Mosely - not really sure, but probably beer
23. HarryB - Mild APA (bright ale clone with a twist)
24. fear_n_loath - Euro Lager
25. Loftboy/MauriceOz - Winding Creek APA (SNPA style APA). Bottled 25/11/08, 4.5% ABV, US-05.

 

[Offline]

11. Offline - The Wild Mild

I know we havent swapped yet but I had to try it before swapping anyway so here goes

Clear dark brown with an off white head that dies down but persists through out the entire glass. A little over carbed for style.

Medium body with a dry finish. I cant quite put a name to the aroma, best guess is earthy or grainy/nutty (take your pick)

Its a wee bit high in alcohol for a mild, ok a lot high, but is quite approachable with nothing to offend the palate.

Hope you enjoy

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See you on Saturday

 

[Offline]

Updated list, it seems I was premature, now Im sure my wife wouldn't disagree with that
:icon_offtopic: Im actually sure there is no such thing as premature? Anytime is good for me...


1. n00ch - Doppelbock - Bottled 12/12/08 well aged but bottled today so leave to carb up - 9.1%ABV - Wyeast VSS Hella Bock.
2. Schooey - Schwarzbier
3.
4. Leeboy - Imperial Porter Bottled (DRINK MID-DECEMBER)
5. Les (Weizguy) - Am blonde wheat (with some of the last Amarillo in the country)

6. The Ol' Boozeroony - Bastardised Amber Ale - Bottled 12/12/08 Should be good for NYE... Australian Style Amber with a hint of the US of A. 5.6% ABV before priming so enjoy responsibly...

7. balconybrewer - Witbier
8.
9. Rurik - Mild -5.2% (I think have to find the brew note book) - Bottled two weeks, drink from now to mid January.
10 MHB - Dark Wheat Double Bock
11 Offline - The Wild Mild, bottled 25/11/08
12 Shmick - Hefeweizen (maybe raspberry)
13 goatherder - Munich Dunkel, Wyeast 2206, 4.7% abv. Bottled 29/11/2008. Leave it a week or two after the swap to carb.
14 Loftboy - Yankee Doodle Weizen (American Wheat). Bottled 15/11/08, 4.3% ABV, WY2565 Klsch.
15 Peve - Porter (revised coriander ) - the revision has left very little coriander. Oh Well!!
16. Head - Dusseldorf Altbier
17.
18 - Trent - AIPA - 7.6% so dont go driving afterwards.
19. Fingolfin - Witbier, bottled 06.12.08.
20. BigFridge - Klsch
21. Punter- Choc Porter- WY1028
22. Michael Mosely - not really sure, but probably beer
23. HarryB - Mild APA (bright ale clone with a twist)
24. fear_n_loath - Euro Lager
25. Loftboy/MauriceOz - Winding Creek APA (SNPA style APA). Bottled 25/11/08, 4.5% ABV, US-05.

 

[Offline]

This is like my own personal thread, where I can talk to myself.

Thanks MHB for the use of your shop for the swap.
Thanks to everyone who brought their kids along as it kept my boy occupied the whole time.
I look forward to trying some beers other than mine.

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[schooey]

1. n00ch - Doppelbock - Bottled 12/12/08 well aged but bottled today so leave to carb up - 9.1%ABV - Wyeast VSS Hella Bock.
2. Schooey - Schwarzbier - Bottled 12-12-08, leave for two weeks to carb and throw in the fridge to condition for a bit, it's a bit under attenuated and I'd hate for someone to get an exploder
3.
4. Leeboy - Imperial Porter Bottled (DRINK MID-DECEMBER)
5. Les (Weizguy) - Am blonde wheat (with some of the last Amarillo in the country)

6. The Ol' Boozeroony - Bastardised Amber Ale - Bottled 12/12/08 Should be good for NYE... Australian Style Amber with a hint of the US of A. 5.6% ABV before priming so enjoy responsibly...

7. balconybrewer - Witbier
8.
9. Rurik - Mild -5.2% (I think have to find the brew note book) - Bottled two weeks, drink from now to mid January.
10 MHB - Dark Wheat Double Bock
11 Offline - The Wild Mild, bottled 25/11/08
12 Shmick - Hefeweizen (maybe raspberry)
13 goatherder - Munich Dunkel, Wyeast 2206, 4.7% abv. Bottled 29/11/2008. Leave it a week or two after the swap to carb.
14 Loftboy - Yankee Doodle Weizen (American Wheat). Bottled 15/11/08, 4.3% ABV, WY2565 Klsch.
15 Peve - Porter (revised coriander ) - the revision has left very little coriander. Oh Well!!
16. Head - Dusseldorf Altbier
17.
18 - Trent - AIPA - 7.6% so dont go driving afterwards.
19. Fingolfin - Witbier, bottled 06.12.08.
20. BigFridge - Klsch
21. Punter- Choc Porter- WY1028
22. Michael Mosely - not really sure, but probably beer
23. HarryB - Mild APA (bright ale clone with a twist)
24. fear_n_loath - Euro Lager
25. Loftboy/MauriceOz - Winding Creek APA (SNPA style APA). Bottled 25/11/08, 4.5% ABV, US-05.

Yep, second that Brian, thanks to all those who attended and swapped and a big thanks to MHB for the use of the shop as a venue and also for your hospitality and support through this past year to the HAG Brewers group, much appreciated

 

[Weizguy]

1. n00ch - Doppelbock - Bottled 12/12/08 well aged but bottled today so leave to carb up - 9.1%ABV - Wyeast VSS Hella Bock.
2. Schooey - Schwarzbier - Bottled 12-12-08, leave for two weeks to carb and throw in the fridge to condition for a bit, it's a bit under attenuated and I'd hate for someone to get an exploder
3.
4. Leeboy - Imperial Porter Bottled (DRINK MID-DECEMBER)
5. Les (Weizguy) - Am blonde wheat (with Amarillo) Well-aged, but just bottled today. Allow 2 weeks to carb at room temp YeastLabs Am Ale yeast
6. The Ol' Boozeroony - Bastardised Amber Ale - Bottled 12/12/08 Should be good for NYE... Australian Style Amber with a hint of the US of A. 5.6% ABV before priming so enjoy responsibly...

7. balconybrewer - Witbier
8.
9. Rurik - Mild -5.2% (I think have to find the brew note book) - Bottled two weeks, drink from now to mid January.
10 MHB - Dark Wheat Double Bock
11 Offline - The Wild Mild, bottled 25/11/08
12 Shmick - Hefeweizen (maybe raspberry)
13 goatherder - Munich Dunkel, Wyeast 2206, 4.7% abv. Bottled 29/11/2008. Leave it a week or two after the swap to carb.
14 Loftboy - Yankee Doodle Weizen (American Wheat). Bottled 15/11/08, 4.3% ABV, WY2565 Klsch.
15 Peve - Porter (revised coriander ) - the revision has left very little coriander. Oh Well!!
16. Head - Dusseldorf Altbier
17.
18 - Trent - AIPA - 7.6% so dont go driving afterwards.
19. Fingolfin - Witbier, bottled 06.12.08.
20. BigFridge - Klsch
21. Punter- Choc Porter- WY1028
22. Michael Mosely - not really sure, but probably beer
23. HarryB - Mild APA (bright ale clone with a twist)
24. fear_n_loath - Euro Lager
25. Loftboy/MauriceOz - Winding Creek APA (SNPA style APA). Bottled 25/11/08, 4.5% ABV, US-05.

 

[Trent]

My beer (18 AIPA) has been inthe bottle for about 4 weeks, so you best drink it kind of ASAP before all the hops disappear. Hope it is drinkable!
Great to catch up with everyone again today, and I look forward to some quality beers.
All the best
Trent

 

[shmick]

1. n00ch - Doppelbock - Bottled 12/12/08 well aged but bottled today so leave to carb up - 9.1%ABV - Wyeast VSS Hella Bock.
2. Schooey - Schwarzbier - Bottled 12-12-08, leave for two weeks to carb and throw in the fridge to condition for a bit, it's a bit under attenuated and I'd hate for someone to get an exploder
3.
4. Leeboy - Imperial Porter Bottled (DRINK MID-DECEMBER)
5. Les (Weizguy) - Am blonde wheat (with Amarillo) Well-aged, but just bottled today. Allow 2 weeks to carb at room temp YeastLabs Am Ale yeast
6. The Ol' Boozeroony - Bastardised Amber Ale - Bottled 12/12/08 Should be good for NYE... Australian Style Amber with a hint of the US of A. 5.6% ABV before priming so enjoy responsibly...

7. balconybrewer - Witbier
8.
9. Rurik - Mild -5.2% (I think have to find the brew note book) - Bottled two weeks, drink from now to mid January.
10 MHB - Dark Wheat Double Bock
11 Offline - The Wild Mild, bottled 25/11/08
12 Shmick - Raspberry sissyweizen - leave a week to carb up but drink young.
13 goatherder - Munich Dunkel, Wyeast 2206, 4.7% abv. Bottled 29/11/2008. Leave it a week or two after the swap to carb.
14 Loftboy - Yankee Doodle Weizen (American Wheat). Bottled 15/11/08, 4.3% ABV, WY2565 Klsch.
15 Peve - Porter (revised coriander ) - the revision has left very little coriander. Oh Well!!
16. Head - Dusseldorf Altbier
17.
18 - Trent - AIPA - 7.6% so dont go driving afterwards.
19. Fingolfin - Witbier, bottled 06.12.08.
20. BigFridge - Klsch
21. Punter- Choc Porter- WY1028
22. Michael Mosely - not really sure, but probably beer
23. HarryB - Mild APA (bright ale clone with a twist)
24. fear_n_loath - Euro Lager
25. Loftboy/MauriceOz - Winding Creek APA (SNPA style APA). Bottled 25/11/08, 4.5% ABV, US-05.

 

[leeboy]

Didn't make it back in time from family christmas lunch today but I'm sure a good time was had by all. Just updating my drinkability status. Will be carbed up by now, not sure how the flavours will of blended in this big beer yet. I'm sure it could be left for a while also.
Lee

1. n00ch - Doppelbock - Bottled 12/12/08 well aged but bottled today so leave to carb up - 9.1%ABV - Wyeast VSS Hella Bock.
2. Schooey - Schwarzbier - Bottled 12-12-08, leave for two weeks to carb and throw in the fridge to condition for a bit, it's a bit under attenuated and I'd hate for someone to get an exploder
3.
4. Leeboy - Imperial Porter Bottled (DRINK MID-DECEMBER or leave for a while)
5. Les (Weizguy) - Am blonde wheat (with Amarillo) Well-aged, but just bottled today. Allow 2 weeks to carb at room temp YeastLabs Am Ale yeast
6. The Ol' Boozeroony - Bastardised Amber Ale - Bottled 12/12/08 Should be good for NYE... Australian Style Amber with a hint of the US of A. 5.6% ABV before priming so enjoy responsibly...

7. balconybrewer - Witbier
8.
9. Rurik - Mild -5.2% (I think have to find the brew note book) - Bottled two weeks, drink from now to mid January.
10 MHB - Dark Wheat Double Bock
11 Offline - The Wild Mild, bottled 25/11/08
12 Shmick - Raspberry sissyweizen - leave a week to carb up but drink young.
13 goatherder - Munich Dunkel, Wyeast 2206, 4.7% abv. Bottled 29/11/2008. Leave it a week or two after the swap to carb.
14 Loftboy - Yankee Doodle Weizen (American Wheat). Bottled 15/11/08, 4.3% ABV, WY2565 Klsch.
15 Peve - Porter (revised coriander ) - the revision has left very little coriander. Oh Well!!
16. Head - Dusseldorf Altbier
17.
18 - Trent - AIPA - 7.6% so dont go driving afterwards.
19. Fingolfin - Witbier, bottled 06.12.08.
20. BigFridge - Klsch
21. Punter- Choc Porter- WY1028
22. Michael Mosely - hefeweizen
23. HarryB - Mild APA (bright ale clone with a twist)
24. fear_n_loath - Euro Lager
25. Loftboy/MauriceOz - Winding Creek APA (SNPA style APA). Bottled 25/11/08, 4.5% ABV, US-05.

 

[bigfridge]

Mine is a freshy as well - bottled today, bit under attenuated. Leave 2 weeks to gas up and then 1-2 weeks cold conditioning would be ideal

1. n00ch - Doppelbock - Bottled 12/12/08 well aged but bottled today so leave to carb up - 9.1%ABV - Wyeast VSS Hella Bock.
2. Schooey - Schwarzbier - Bottled 12-12-08, leave for two weeks to carb and throw in the fridge to condition for a bit, it's a bit under attenuated and I'd hate for someone to get an exploder
3.
4. Leeboy - Imperial Porter Bottled (DRINK MID-DECEMBER or leave for a while)
5. Les (Weizguy) - Am blonde wheat (with Amarillo) Well-aged, but just bottled today. Allow 2 weeks to carb at room temp YeastLabs Am Ale yeast
6. The Ol' Boozeroony - Bastardised Amber Ale - Bottled 12/12/08 Should be good for NYE... Australian Style Amber with a hint of the US of A. 5.6% ABV before priming so enjoy responsibly...

7. balconybrewer - Witbier
8.
9. Rurik - Mild -5.2% (I think have to find the brew note book) - Bottled two weeks, drink from now to mid January.
10 MHB - Dark Wheat Double Bock
11 Offline - The Wild Mild, bottled 25/11/08
12 Shmick - Raspberry sissyweizen - leave a week to carb up but drink young.
13 goatherder - Munich Dunkel, Wyeast 2206, 4.7% abv. Bottled 29/11/2008. Leave it a week or two after the swap to carb.
14 Loftboy - Yankee Doodle Weizen (American Wheat). Bottled 15/11/08, 4.3% ABV, WY2565 Klsch.
15 Peve - Porter (revised coriander ) - the revision has left very little coriander. Oh Well!!
16. Head - Dusseldorf Altbier
17.
18 - Trent - AIPA - 7.6% so dont go driving afterwards.
19. Fingolfin - Witbier, bottled 06.12.08.
20. BigFridge - Klsch, bottled 13.12.08 OG 1.047 BG 1.012 4.6% ABV 26IBU Wyeast 2565
21. Punter- Choc Porter- WY1028
22. Michael Mosely - hefeweizen
23. HarryB - Mild APA (bright ale clone with a twist)
24. fear_n_loath - Euro Lager
25. Loftboy/MauriceOz - Winding Creek APA (SNPA style APA). Bottled 25/11/08, 4.5% ABV, US-05.

 

[Brewman_]

Sorry I could not make it on Saturday for the swap. I was looking forward to meeting some HAG brewers. I'll be there next time. Thanks MHB for your support.
Update on the beer.

1. n00ch - Doppelbock - Bottled 12/12/08 well aged but bottled today so leave to carb up - 9.1%ABV - Wyeast VSS Hella Bock.
2. Schooey - Schwarzbier - Bottled 12-12-08, leave for two weeks to carb and throw in the fridge to condition for a bit, it's a bit under attenuated and I'd hate for someone to get an exploder
3.
4. Leeboy - Imperial Porter Bottled (DRINK MID-DECEMBER or leave for a while)
5. Les (Weizguy) - Am blonde wheat (with Amarillo) Well-aged, but just bottled today. Allow 2 weeks to carb at room temp YeastLabs Am Ale yeast
6. The Ol' Boozeroony - Bastardised Amber Ale - Bottled 12/12/08 Should be good for NYE... Australian Style Amber with a hint of the US of A. 5.6% ABV before priming so enjoy responsibly...

7. balconybrewer - Witbier
8.
9. Rurik - Mild -5.2% (I think have to find the brew note book) - Bottled two weeks, drink from now to mid January.
10 MHB - Dark Wheat Double Bock
11 Offline - The Wild Mild, bottled 25/11/08
12 Shmick - Raspberry sissyweizen - leave a week to carb up but drink young.
13 goatherder - Munich Dunkel, Wyeast 2206, 4.7% abv. Bottled 29/11/2008. Leave it a week or two after the swap to carb.
14 Loftboy - Yankee Doodle Weizen (American Wheat). Bottled 15/11/08, 4.3% ABV, WY2565 Klsch.
15 Peve - Porter (revised coriander ) - the revision has left very little coriander. Oh Well!!
16. Head - Dusseldorf Altbier
17.
18 - Trent - AIPA - 7.6% so dont go driving afterwards.
19. Fingolfin - Witbier, bottled 06.12.08.
20. BigFridge - Klsch, bottled 13.12.08 OG 1.047 BG 1.012 4.6% ABV 26IBU Wyeast 2565
21. Punter- Choc Porter- WY1028
22. Michael Mosely - hefeweizen
23. HarryB - Mild APA (bright ale clone with a twist)
24. fear_n_loath - Euro Lager. Bottled 7.12.2008. 4.9% ABV. Wyeast 2124.
25. Loftboy/MauriceOz - Winding Creek APA (SNPA style APA). Bottled 25/11/08, 4.5% ABV, US-05.

 

[HarryB]

1. n00ch - Doppelbock - Bottled 12/12/08 well aged but bottled today so leave to carb up - 9.1%ABV - Wyeast VSS Hella Bock.
2. Schooey - Schwarzbier - Bottled 12-12-08, leave for two weeks to carb and throw in the fridge to condition for a bit, it's a bit under attenuated and I'd hate for someone to get an exploder
3.
4. Leeboy - Imperial Porter Bottled (DRINK MID-DECEMBER or leave for a while)
5. Les (Weizguy) - Am blonde wheat (with Amarillo) Well-aged, but just bottled today. Allow 2 weeks to carb at room temp YeastLabs Am Ale yeast
6. The Ol' Boozeroony - Bastardised Amber Ale - Bottled 12/12/08 Should be good for NYE... Australian Style Amber with a hint of the US of A. 5.6% ABV before priming so enjoy responsibly...

7. balconybrewer - Witbier
8.
9. Rurik - Mild -5.2% (I think have to find the brew note book) - Bottled two weeks, drink from now to mid January.
10 MHB - Dark Wheat Double Bock
11 Offline - The Wild Mild, bottled 25/11/08
12 Shmick - Raspberry sissyweizen - leave a week to carb up but drink young.
13 goatherder - Munich Dunkel, Wyeast 2206, 4.7% abv. Bottled 29/11/2008. Leave it a week or two after the swap to carb.
14 Loftboy - Yankee Doodle Weizen (American Wheat). Bottled 15/11/08, 4.3% ABV, WY2565 Klsch.
15 Peve - Porter (revised coriander ) - the revision has left very little coriander. Oh Well!!
16. Head - Dusseldorf Altbier
17.
18 - Trent - AIPA - 7.6% so dont go driving afterwards.
19. Fingolfin - Witbier, bottled 06.12.08.
20. BigFridge - Klsch, bottled 13.12.08 OG 1.047 BG 1.012 4.6% ABV 26IBU Wyeast 2565
21. Punter- Choc Porter- WY1028
22. Michael Mosely - hefeweizen
23. HarryB - Mild APA - bottled 12/12/08 - 4.5%ish
24. fear_n_loath - Euro Lager. Bottled 7.12.2008. 4.9% ABV. Wyeast 2124.
25. Loftboy/MauriceOz - Winding Creek APA (SNPA style APA). Bottled 25/11/08, 4.5% ABV, US-05.

 

[bigfridge]

11. Offline - The Wild Mild

I know we havent swapped yet but I had to try it before swapping anyway so here goes

Clear dark brown with an off white head that dies down but persists through out the entire glass. A little over carbed for style.

Medium body with a dry finish. I cant quite put a name to the aroma, best guess is earthy or grainy/nutty (take your pick)

Its a wee bit high in alcohol for a mild, ok a lot high, but is quite approachable with nothing to offend the palate.

Hope you enjoy

Off'y,

Yes thanks I did enjoy it, but not as a mild. It is more brown porter'y to me.

According to our friends at the BJCP a Mild should be 'Generally a malty beer, although may have a very wide range of malt- and yeast-based flavors (e.g., malty, sweet, caramel, toffee, toast, nutty, chocolate, coffee, roast, vinous, fruit, licorice, molasses, plum, raisin). Can finish sweet or dry. Versions with darker malts may have a dry, roasted finish. ... A light-flavored, malt-accented beer that is readily suited to drinking in quantity. Refreshing, yet flavorful. Some versions may seem like lower gravity brown porters."

I agree with you that it was probably a bit big for a 'modern mild' as they tend to be around 1.035 OG. Historically Milds were the same strength as other beers but were not 'sour' - hence the Mild tag. An example from the HB books is the Sarah Huges Dark Ruby mild at 1.058 OG.

I tasted it alongside Ben's No 9 - another great example. Very tasty.

The only suggestions that I could make to both of you would be to get a bit more yeast 'character' to make it typically English - (what yeasts did you use ?), cut back on the chocolate malt and add about 20% non-malt adjuncts to give it more 'drinkability' - I would suggest 10% sugar plus 10% flaked maize.

Thanks guys - I really enjoyed these beers.

Dave

 

[Trent]

Well, I see I am not the first one to try a beer from the list!
Anyway, after being stuck ata party last night far far away from my stash, I am only tonight getting to try my first beer from the swap. After reading balcony brewers distress on the other thread about not being on the swap list anymore, I figured I had better allay his fears, and let him know that I had indeed received his .....

#7 WITBIER.
Aroma is a real wheatiness, quite bready, low citrus and coriander, with a slightly tart aroma, very similar to my saisons. Actually smells a little "thin", but that is just my nose. Appearance is great, very pale gold, cloudy and a firm moussy head.
Flavour is very similar to the aroma, bready, wheaty, moderate citrus and coriander phenols, along with a lingering dryness and tartness that is not off, but pleasant, and reminds me again of my saisons. What yeast did you use? Doesnt taste like 3944, but again, that is just me, and I am often wrong. Moderate bitterness, that could be just a little higher than I would brew...
The mouthfeel is decidedly thin, which is the only negative for an otherwise very enjoyable beer. I love the dry, tart finish, but would like to see a bit more creaminess to the mouthfeel. If you are a mash brewer, put in about 10% rolled oats into the mash. If this was extract or kit, then it is very very well done, and you will need to ask mark for advice on getting more creamy mouthfeel into that kind of beer, as I am pretty clueless when it comes to extract/kits!
Overall, great beer, well brewed, no faults that I can pick up (providing that dry tart finish was intentional), I can only hope that my beer is even half as well brewed as this.
Thanks for sharing.
Trent

 

[Offline]

Thanks Dave,
I did call it a wild mild.

Call it brown porter if it helps you sleep at night. Actually I struggle to place a beer if it doesnt turn out quite as planed. Especially if it doesnt fit exactly in to a category. I thinking more rigorous sampling is required on my behalf and as punishment I will vow to drink every style pushed at me over the holiday period.

It was 40 litres pitched on to the yeast cake of my last robust porter which probably still had a couple of litres of porter as well, Wyeast 1028 I believe.

It has more then 10% sugar hence the high %, I knew it was meant to have some sugar and I new my target OG so I used John Palmers book to calculate the amount needed. Halfway through adding it to the kettle I went mmm thats a lot of sugar so I stoped luckily. I still ended up with 11 more gravity points then I intended.

Live and learn

Glad you liked it though

Offy

Ps I have never seen Offline shortened before. I kind of like it, it sounds beer related sort of like slang for infection boy or something.

 

[bigfridge]

Offy

Ps I have never seen Offline shortened before. I kind of like it, it sounds beer related sort of like slang for infection boy or something.

Sounds like you are talking about warne'y there

 

[Trent]

#14 LOftboys YANKEE DOODLE WEIZEN AMERICAN WHEAT

Mate, I have had a long hard day (and if you know me, you understand just how freaking rare that is) and I had just come in from sweating like a whore in church while mowing the lawn, and I had a long hard thirst that needed a big, cold beer, and the best cold beer is - etc...., so I was VERY excited when I read the list and realised I had the foresight to put this little puppy in the fridge yesterday.
Pours an attractive pale gold colour, med-high carbonation giving me a lovely mousse like white head that seems to last quite well. Moderate wheatiness on the nose, along with a good slug of lemony zesty goodness - hops, or yeast character from the kolsch yeast? Either way, it smells bloody good.
Tastes reasonably wheaty, fairly low bitterness, and a lemony zestiness that compliments the beer very well. Flavour lasts long into the palate, finishes fairly dry, and makes me want another sip (though it may be cause I am still as dry as the proverbial). Mouthfeel is moderate, perfect for the style. Man, this makes a GREAT lawnmower beer - whats the alcohol in it?
Overall, very well made beer, that has plenty of flavour, but is mild enough to throw back in quantity. It isnt perfect, but it is as good as any beer I have ever brewed, so I have to say it is excellent, and thanks very much for giving us the chance to try it.
So far the score is 2 thumbs up from 2 beers, the ones I have tried have been very good, so I cant wait to get into a few more later in the week.
All the best
Trent

 

[loftboy]

#14 Loftboys YANKEE DOODLE WEIZEN AMERICAN WHEAT

Mate, I have had a long hard day (and if you know me, you understand just how freaking rare that is) and I had just come in from sweating like a whore in church while mowing the lawn, and I had a long hard thirst that needed a big, cold beer, and the best cold beer is - etc...., so I was VERY excited when I read the list and realised I had the foresight to put this little puppy in the fridge yesterday.
Pours an attractive pale gold colour, med-high carbonation giving me a lovely mousse like white head that seems to last quite well. Moderate wheatiness on the nose, along with a good slug of lemony zesty goodness - hops, or yeast character from the kolsch yeast? Either way, it smells bloody good.
Tastes reasonably wheaty, fairly low bitterness, and a lemony zestiness that compliments the beer very well. Flavour lasts long into the palate, finishes fairly dry, and makes me want another sip (though it may be cause I am still as dry as the proverbial). Mouthfeel is moderate, perfect for the style. Man, this makes a GREAT lawnmower beer - whats the alcohol in it?
Overall, very well made beer, that has plenty of flavour, but is mild enough to throw back in quantity. It isnt perfect, but it is as good as any beer I have ever brewed, so I have to say it is excellent, and thanks very much for giving us the chance to try it.
So far the score is 2 thumbs up from 2 beers, the ones I have tried have been very good, so I cant wait to get into a few more later in the week.
All the best
Trent

Trent,

I'm stoked with this beer - it really is a lovely summer session beer. Considering that you took out BOS with the same style in the Bitter & Twisted comp, I can't think if a better person to comment on it.

The beauty of this beer is how simple & flexible it is. It's just two grains/two hops & can be fermented with a neutral ale yeast like WY1056/US-05, Klsch (hybrid ale) or S-23 lager. Out of the 3 yeasts that I've tried with this recipe, the Klsch is slightly maltier, the US-05 slightly hoppier & the S-23 somewhere in between.

I've put the recipe on the AHB recipeDB. Linky here - http://www.aussiehomebrewer.com/forum/inde...&recipe=655

I'm glad you enjoyed it.

David.

 

[loftboy]

25. Loftboy/MauriceOz - Winding Creek APA (SNPA style APA). Bottled 25/11/08, 4.5% ABV, US-05

Seeing that Offline can review his own beer, I'll have a go at one that I mashed for my neighbour, MauriceOz. He took care of the fermenting & packaging.

The recipe was intended to be something along the style of a Sierra Nevda Pale Ale. Not having tasted the original, I cant say if its close or not.

Anyway, here goes. Carbonation is still a little on the light side, but give it another week or so & it should improve. Colour is a lovely clear amber, with a delicate aroma on pouring & a nice creamy head that almost lasts the entire glass. Tastewise, its a bit under hopped compared to other APA's, but to me, this makes it far more drinkable. There is some lingering sweetness from the malt, in particular the Crystal, but it doesn't overpower the bitterness. It seems fairly balanced overall.

This has turned out as the session/house ale that Maurice & I were looking for. Next time I may try & hop it up another few IBU's, bit I'm not going to d!ck with it too much, so as to not lose that balance.

Recipe link here - http://www.aussiehomebrewer.com/forum/inde...&recipe=657

Enjoy,

Dave. :chug:

 

[bigfridge]

25. Loftboy/MauriceOz - Winding Creek APA (SNPA style APA). Bottled 25/11/08, 4.5% ABV, US-05

Seeing that Offline can review his own beer, I'll have a go at one that I mashed for my neighbour, MauriceOz. He took care of the fermenting & packaging.

The recipe was intended to be something along the style of a Sierra Nevda Pale Ale. Not having tasted the original, I cant say if its close or not.

Anyway, here goes. Carbonation is still a little on the light side, but give it another week or so & it should improve. Colour is a lovely clear amber, with a delicate aroma on pouring & a nice creamy head that almost lasts the entire glass. Tastewise, its a bit under hopped compared to other APA's, but to me, this makes it far more drinkable. There is some lingering sweetness from the malt, in particular the Crystal, but it doesn't overpower the bitterness. It seems fairly balanced overall.

This has turned out as the session/house ale that Maurice & I were looking for. Next time I may try & hop it up another few IBU's, bit I'm not going to d!ck with it too much, so as to not lose that balance.

Recipe link here - http://www.aussiehomebrewer.com/forum/inde...&recipe=657

Enjoy,

Dave. :chug:

Hi Dave,

Co-incidently I tasted this beer the same night as you posted and fully agree with your findings.

Except the hopping. I have drunk a few fresh bottles of SNPA over in the US and I think you have it about right. Aussie APA's tend to be too hoppy - the US versions have the nice balance that you acheived. They leave the big hopping to the IPA's.

You mentioned the finishing 'sweetness' and I think that this is the only thing that you could improve. Lowering the body a bit would make it much more drinkable. For your next batch try swapping some of the malt for 10% sugar or mashing a few degrees hotter.

Thanks for a great beer.

Dave