Dogfish Head *************

[Doc]

Sounds like an Apriil fools joke, but then it also sounds just like DFH.
From the full article here
Must be time I brewed another Imperial Pils.

Beers,
Doc

The big breweries have done such an amazing job of telling people what they want to drink through billions of dollars in marketing that they've convinced the world to drink their beer too cold and too light. They brainwashed most of us into thinking the lighter a beer is the more refreshing and satisfying it will be. The way they make their beer light is by reducing the percentage of the higher-quality, more-expensive base grain - barley, which was the exclusive source of fermentable sugar in the original pilsners. By replacing a large fraction of barley with cheaper sugar sources like rice and corn these brewers could make beer a lot less expensively (which leaves more money left over for advertising). These cheaper ingredients make the beer so light that it couldn't possibly be offensive to anyone. How can something designed to be completely inoffensive to everyone be worth coveting by anyone? Today the average American is bombarded with over a million advertising appeals every year. The big breweries are as guilty of any company in any industry of brainwashing the consumer through the sheer oppressive magnitude and breadth of their marketing efforts. They are selling a brand name and an image with such zeal that they have forgotten about the product behind all of this horseshit and hyperbole - the beer itself.

Dogfish Head ************* is the beer itself. A true Pilsner brewed with 100% Pilsner Barley, and impressively hopped using our self-developed continuing-hopping method. At 9% abv it's also nearly twice as strong as the American, wanna-be pilsners made by the big boys.

 

[KoNG]

hmm, interesting..!
i note dogfish spend a huge 2% of their annual revenue on advertising.!
Sam may have to change the company name now though... "Dogfish Head.. Handcrafted ALES" doesnt quite fit now.

 

[Samwise Gamgee]

I'm not sure if the name "Dogfish Head *************" will market to well to the megaswill drinking public of the US

 

[neonmeate]

great name, reminds me of this Chinese restaurant in Burwood called "Golden Stream" that always cracked me up - (named after the bestselling novel by I.P. Daily)

looks like it could be a tasty beer. DFH are always stronger on concept than on content though

 

[Asher]

Iteresting name..... try googeling it !!!!!!!

 

[KoNG]

I'm not sure if the name "Dogfish Head *************" will market to well to the megaswill drinking public of the US

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Sam
I'd think you'll find that is the point....
the full article mentions "antithesis"

 

[Tseay]

I'll be in the states in Sep, I'll ask for one at customs. Could be the inspiration for a good Tom Hanks movie ( or Paris Hilton).

 

[KoNG]

hope it doesnt end up like "castaway" for you Tseay

 

[Ross]

Inspired me to brew this one next week. I know it probably doesn't need the carapils, but become a bit of a habit - comments on recipe welcomed.

Golden pilsner
German Pilsner (Pils)


Type: All Grain
Date: 04/04/2006
Batch Size: 23.00 L
Brewer: Ross
Boil Time: 90 min Equipment: My Equipment
Brewhouse Efficiency: 75.0

Ingredients

Amount Item Type % or IBU
8.00 kg Pilsner (2 Row) Ger (3.9 EBC) Grain 96.4 %
0.30 kg Cara-Pils/Dextrine (3.9 EBC) Grain 3.6 %
80.00 gm NZ Saaz B [6.00%] (80 min) Hops 47.5 IBU
50.00 gm NZ Saaz B [6.00%] (20 min) Hops 17.0 IBU
50.00 gm NZ Saaz B [6.00%] (5 min) Hops 5.6 IBU
50.00 gm NZ Saaz B [6.00%] (Dry Hop 14 days) Hops -
1.00 tsp Yeast Nutrient (Boil 10.0 min) Misc
1 Pkgs Bohemian Lager (Wyeast Labs #2124) Yeast-Lager

Beer Profile

Est Original Gravity: 1.084 SG
Est Final Gravity: 1.023 SG
Estimated Alcohol by Vol: 8.0 %
Bitterness: 70.2 IBU
Est Color: 10.0 EBC Color: Color

 

[neonmeate]

looks tasty - how long do you need to lager these beasts for?

Inspired me to brew this one next week. I know it probably doesn't need the carapils, but become a bit of a habit - comments on recipe welcomed.

Golden pilsner
German Pilsner (Pils)


Type: All Grain
Date: 04/04/2006
Batch Size: 23.00 L
Brewer: Ross
Boil Time: 90 min Equipment: My Equipment
Brewhouse Efficiency: 75.0

Ingredients

Amount Item Type % or IBU
8.00 kg Pilsner (2 Row) Ger (3.9 EBC) Grain 96.4 %
0.30 kg Cara-Pils/Dextrine (3.9 EBC) Grain 3.6 %
80.00 gm NZ Saaz B [6.00%] (80 min) Hops 47.5 IBU
50.00 gm NZ Saaz B [6.00%] (20 min) Hops 17.0 IBU
50.00 gm NZ Saaz B [6.00%] (5 min) Hops 5.6 IBU
50.00 gm NZ Saaz B [6.00%] (Dry Hop 14 days) Hops -
1.00 tsp Yeast Nutrient (Boil 10.0 min) Misc
1 Pkgs Bohemian Lager (Wyeast Labs #2124) Yeast-Lager

Beer Profile

Est Original Gravity: 1.084 SG
Est Final Gravity: 1.023 SG
Estimated Alcohol by Vol: 8.0 %
Bitterness: 70.2 IBU
Est Color: 10.0 EBC Color: Color

[post="117435"][/post]​

 

[Ross]

looks tasty - how long do you need to lager these beasts for?

[post="117437"][/post]​

I don't as such - As soon as it's fermented out, I keg & carbonate - I've found lagers age better under gas & gives you the chance to taste while it's happening - If it tastes great, I drink it :chug:

cheers Ross...

 

[Kai]

Iteresting name..... try googeling it !!!!!!!

[post="117402"][/post]​

But please don't hit the "I feel lucky" button.

I'm a bit ambivalent towards the "imperial pilsner" style. Admittedly I have never tried one but it does not strike me as a style that would take well to ramping up like that.

 

[Doc]

Inspired me to brew this one next week. I know it probably doesn't need the carapils, but become a bit of a habit - comments on recipe welcomed.

Golden pilsner
German Pilsner (Pils)


Type: All Grain
Date: 04/04/2006
Batch Size: 23.00 L
Brewer: Ross
Boil Time: 90 min Equipment: My Equipment
Brewhouse Efficiency: 75.0

Ingredients

Amount Item Type % or IBU
8.00 kg Pilsner (2 Row) Ger (3.9 EBC) Grain 96.4 %
0.30 kg Cara-Pils/Dextrine (3.9 EBC) Grain 3.6 %
80.00 gm NZ Saaz B [6.00%] (80 min) Hops 47.5 IBU
50.00 gm NZ Saaz B [6.00%] (20 min) Hops 17.0 IBU
50.00 gm NZ Saaz B [6.00%] (5 min) Hops 5.6 IBU
50.00 gm NZ Saaz B [6.00%] (Dry Hop 14 days) Hops -
1.00 tsp Yeast Nutrient (Boil 10.0 min) Misc
1 Pkgs Bohemian Lager (Wyeast Labs #2124) Yeast-Lager

Beer Profile

Est Original Gravity: 1.084 SG
Est Final Gravity: 1.023 SG
Estimated Alcohol by Vol: 8.0 %
Bitterness: 70.2 IBU
Est Color: 10.0 EBC Color: Color

[post="117435"][/post]​

Looks pretty good. Sub in some NZ Sauvin for bittering instead of the Saaz B. Nice.


Doc

 

[Ross]

Looks pretty good. Sub in some NZ Sauvin for bittering instead of the Saaz B. Nice.

[post="117466"][/post]​

Doc - how much Sauvin? all, 50/50 ??

Cheers Ross...

 

[Doc]

Looks pretty good. Sub in some NZ Sauvin for bittering instead of the Saaz B. Nice.

[post="117466"][/post]​

Doc - how much Sauvin? all, 50/50 ??

Cheers Ross...

[post="117481"][/post]​

For my Imp Pils I used

14 gr Sauvin 13.2% @ 75
64 gr Czech Saas 3.2% @ 60
40 gr Czech Saas 3.2% @ 40
20 gr Czech Saas 3.2% @ 15
64 gr Czech Saas 3.2% @ 0
26 gr Hallertau Aroma @ 7% Dry

After a little lagering and ageing it was fantastic. Even Gerard liked it

So for yours I'd go 50/50. Bit unsure of using Sauvin for more than 20 odd IBU for bittering.

Beers,
Doc

 

[Ross]

Just put down today:

Doing a Nelson Sauvin single hopped Summer ale tomorrow, so decided to stick with all B Saaz. Never know, might add switch NS flowers for the dry hop...

Golden pilsner

Type: All Grain
Date: 06/04/2006
Batch Size: 21.00 L
Brewer: Ross
Boil Size: 35.48L
Boil Time: 135 min Brewhouse Efficiency: 75.0

Ingredients

Amount Item Type % or IBU
8.00 kg Pilsner (2 Row) Ger (3.9 EBC) Grain 96.4 %
0.30 kg Cara-Pils/Dextrine (3.9 EBC) Grain 3.6 %
75.00 gm NZ Saaz B [7.00%] (80 min) Hops 58.3 IBU
40.00 gm NZ Saaz B [7.00%] (20 min) Hops 17.9 IBU
40.00 gm NZ Saaz B [7.00%] (5 min) Hops 5.9 IBU
40.00 gm NZ Saaz B [6.00%] (Dry Hop 14 days) Hops -
1.00 tsp Yeast Nutrient (Boil 10.0 min) Misc
1 Pkgs Bohemian Lager (Wyeast Labs #2124) Yeast-Lager

Beer Profile

Measured Original Gravity: 1.090 SG
Est Final Gravity: 1.023 SG
Estimated Alcohol by Vol: 9.0 %
Bitterness: 82.0 IBU Calories: 888 cal/l
Est Color: 10.6 EBC Color: Color


cheers Ross

 

[warrenlw63]

A 1.090 lager, ye gods!

Hope you've got a healthy starter and lots of patience Ross. :blink:

Warren -

 

[Ross]

A 1.090 lager, ye gods!

Hope you've got a healthy starter and lots of patience Ross. :blink:

Warren -

[post="118661"][/post]​

Patience yes, Just pitched 2 x unhydrated Saf 34/70's - finally reached 1020 today (9.2%) - Not sure it'll need dry hopping the BSaaz is very dominant - might dry hop with some Nelson Sauvin flowers....

Cheers Ross

 

[big d]

By my calculations Ross you should have some volunteers mid next week for sampling to ascertain your imperial status (9.2%)

Currently checking flight details
Big D

 

[Ross]

Golden pilsner (Imperial)

Type: All Grain
Date: 06/04/2006
Batch Size: 21.00 L

Ingredients

Amount Item Type % or IBU
8.00 kg Pilsner (2 Row) Ger (3.9 EBC) Grain 96.4 %
0.30 kg Cara-Pils/Dextrine (3.9 EBC) Grain 3.6 %
75.00 gm NZ Saaz B [7.00%] (80 min) Hops 58.3 IBU
40.00 gm NZ Saaz B [7.00%] (20 min) Hops 17.9 IBU
40.00 gm NZ Saaz B [7.00%] (5 min) Hops 5.9 IBU
40.00 gm NZ Nelson Sauvin Flowers (Dry Hop 7 days)
1.00 tsp Yeast Nutrient (Boil 10.0 min) Misc
2 Pkgs Bohemian Lager (Saflager W-34/70) Yeast-Lager

Beer Profile

Measured Original Gravity: 1.092 SG
Final Gravity: 1.018 SG
Alcohol by Vol: 9.4 %
Bitterness: 82.0 IBU
Est Color: 10.6 EBC Color: Color

Decided on the Nelson Sauvin for dry hopping - This mother of a lager went into cold conditioning today - Tasting surprisingly nice at the moment

Cheers Ross