Bbd @ Kooks - Which Recipe?

[kook]

Well, as it is now getting pretty close to the 5th, I figure we should work out what to brew on the day.

Of the three official recipes, only two really take my fancy. I've also got an idea for another one which we could go along with instead of the specified BBD recipes....


1. Striking Gold Belgian Strong Ale

I've already got all the necessary grain and hops on hand, along with an assortment of various sugars we could use such as yellow asian rocks, clear candi, dark candi, billingtons soft brown, etc etc. Will also have either a starter or slurry of WY3522 (Belgian Ardennes).​

2. Hailbrau Doppelbock

Would need to get hold of a load of Munich, but otherwise have hops and grain on hand. So long as it's finished, I'll also have a WY2308 (Munich Lager) ready to pitch.​

3. Russian Imperial Stout

Probably not the easiest idea for a brewday, but gives everyone a higher chance of seeing me screw something up, which would be amusing. Basically, the plan would be to mash 16.5kg of kirin malt in my mash tun, and someone bring along a small esky tun which can hold the 2.5kg of roast/specialty malts for steeping. These would be combined to brew 50L of 1.104 Russian Imperial Stout. The fermentation would be split, with half using WY3522 (Belgian Ardennes) yeast, the other using WY1056 (Cal Ale). The latter would also be aged in secondary on bourbon soaked oak chips for an extra touch.​

I'll leave it up to you all to decide If we do go for the third option, does anyone have a suitable mash tun to bring along for the steeping of the specialty malts?

 

[hughman666]

Well, as it is now getting pretty close to the 5th, I figure we should work out what to brew on the day.

Of the three official recipes, only two really take my fancy. I've also got an idea for another one which we could go along with instead of the specified BBD recipes....
1. Striking Gold Belgian Strong Ale

I've already got all the necessary grain and hops on hand, along with an assortment of various sugars we could use such as yellow asian rocks, clear candi, dark candi, billingtons soft brown, etc etc. Will also have either a starter or slurry of WY3522 (Belgian Ardennes).​

2. Hailbrau Doppelbock

Would need to get hold of a load of Munich, but otherwise have hops and grain on hand. So long as it's finished, I'll also have a WY2308 (Munich Lager) ready to pitch.​

3. Russian Imperial Stout

Probably not the easiest idea for a brewday, but gives everyone a higher chance of seeing me screw something up, which would be amusing. Basically, the plan would be to mash 16.5kg of kirin malt in my mash tun, and someone bring along a small esky tun which can hold the 2.5kg of roast/specialty malts for steeping. These would be combined to brew 50L of 1.104 Russian Imperial Stout. The fermentation would be split, with half using WY3522 (Belgian Ardennes) yeast, the other using WY1056 (Cal Ale). The latter would also be aged in secondary on bourbon soaked oak chips for an extra touch.​

I'll leave it up to you all to decide If we do go for the third option, does anyone have a suitable mash tun to bring along for the steeping of the specialty malts?

i'd pick #1!

 

[mika]

I'm voting for #2, just coz it sounds cool, so I might want to brew it myself. The other two I could take or leave.

 

[Guest Lurker]

Hey Kook, not completely sure but think I am coming. I voted 1 cos I reckon it would be the easiest. I've hosted 2 brew days, and it really is much harder to keep track of what is going on, and you need to allow for a stuff up or two (I am thinking esky handles here). So I wouldnt attempt the RIS.

 

[Goat]

(I am thinking esky handles here)

and standby for the photo....

I voted for the Belgian - very interested to see that one.

I used burbon to soak some oak chips Kook and it gave the brew quite a strong burbon flavour - I've stuck to vodka since then.

 

[chillamacgilla73]

I too voted for the Belgian - never had a crack at one and have a feeling you know a thing or three about brewing Belgian beers.

 

[randyrob]

i chose #1 just to make kook's life a little easier

where did you get the "Russian Imperial Stout" the bbd website suggests:
Griffin Spit IPA, Striking Gold Belgian Strong Ale & Hailbrau Doppelbock

http://www.beertown.org/events/bigbrew/recipes.html

Rob.

 

[Vlad the Pale Aler]

How about a triple decoction, RIS stienbier?

Go with the easy one.

 

[deebee]

I confess the vote for 3 is mine. That full tun is going to weigh around 30-40kg and those handles are a good chance to go, creating great photo opportunities.

I will bring the small tun for steepage.

 

[barfridge]

I confess the vote for 3 is mine. That full tun is going to weigh around 30-40kg and those handles are a good chance to go, creating great photo opportunities.

I will bring the small tun for steepage.

Should I post that picture again? Am I sick of living?

 

[deebee]

Should I post that picture again? Am I sick of living?

It is a very good photo barf.

 

[mika]

Agreed, very good photo
He's already said there's a reasonable chance he won't make it.

I want a brewday with someone doing a triple decoction, so I can see how hard it is and whether I want to attempt it or not.

 

[Guest Lurker]

It is a very good photo barf.

I am not going to tell you boys again!

 

[mika]

We need the little animation that screwtop has of a lil dude poking another dude with a stick.

Should be honoured GL....no ones going to forget that brewday in a hurry

 

[ausdb]

Option 1 or 2 sounds good, stay away form 3 if you don't want to be running around like a blue a$$ed fly all day!!

Also happy to contribute some kg's of Munich to cause if needed I have about 5kg of Weyerman Munich II sitting forlornly in the shed at the moment.

 

[deebee]

Option 1 or 2 sounds good, stay away form 3 if you don't want to be running around like a blue a$$ed fly all day!!

There is some late money for option 3. Looking very close. Bring your cameras.

 

[PostModern]

Where is the RIS recipe? Looking at the Beertown site, the third choice is an IPA http://www.beertown.org/events/bigbrew/recipes.html

I'm on the wrong coast anyhow. The IBUs I think have all three covered at Rays this weekend.

 

[kook]

Where is the RIS recipe? Looking at the Beertown site, the third choice is an IPA http://www.beertown.org/events/bigbrew/recipes.html

I'm on the wrong coast anyhow. The IBUs I think have all three covered at Rays this weekend.

It's not a BBD recipe, just something I've been considering brewing for a while now.

 

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