Qld Xmas Case '06

[Jye]

Well tha American brown (40l) was brewed last weekend and it's nearing the end of fermentation.
Smelling and tasting very nice already from the hydrometer samples.

I'm unsure whether to filter and keg or just bottle condition, what do you reckon?

AC

Im thinking of filtering and then bottling, from what Ive read there should be enough yeast left in suspension. Is anyone against this?

 

[sqyre]

ONLY 5 WEEKS TO GO!!

If you haven't got your brews down, you better get crackin... :blink:

 

[TidalPete]

Im thinking of filtering and then bottling, from what Ive read there should be enough yeast left in suspension. Is anyone against this?

Jye,

I don't care one way or the other but TTBOMK after filtering, carbonation may take longer than the normal 4 weeks usually needed for bottle-carbonated beer. Perhaps 6 weeks minimum? :unsure: Might be an idea to mark the bottling date (filtered /day /month) on the caps or bottles?
As a matter of fact it would be good if we ALL marked the bottling date on our bottles?

:beer:

 

[Screwtop]

if I don't get a quiet day I may have to drop out the swap ...

cheers Ross

 

[TidalPete]

if I don't get a quiet day I may have to drop out the swap ...
cheers Ross

:beer:

 

[browndog]

Hi Fellas,
I had a huge brew day on friday. I kegged a porter and and apa for myself and brewed the APA that I am presenting for the swap. I also racked the India Pale Ale that is going over the bar and this is where it gets interesting. When Jye said do the IPA from the last swap, I decided I better make my own up rather than a bastardised version of Andrews excellent drop, so here is what you are getting in a nutshell. 6.5kg grain mashed at 65C, 210G of hops and a 1hr boil for an SG of 1.070. I decided (probably flippantly) to use for the first time the Nottingham yeast I got from Ross some months back. I was figuring on an OG of the mid teens. Anyhow I fermented at 16C and stuff me, when I went to rack yesterday the OG was 1.08. This means that my IPA has suddenly become an Imperial IPA at 8%. Better have Sqyre warn the boys of its potency lest we see grown men having fistycuffs with the dog or people going to sleep early. For what it is worth, I think it should turn out to be a pretty interesting brew. If it ain't I'll have to bring something else


cheers

Browndog

 

[TidalPete]

6.5kg grain mashed at 65C, 210G of hops and a 1hr boil for an SG of 1.070. I decided (probably flippantly) to use for the first time the Nottingham yeast. I was figuring on an OG of the mid teens. Anyhow I fermented at 16C and stuff me, when I went to rack yesterday the OG was 1.08. This means that my IPA has suddenly become an Imperial IPA at 8%.
cheers
Browndog

Browndog,

You can't go wrong with the Nottingham. :beerbang:
16 deg c fermentation is interesting. All my ales are fermented at 18 deg c and the best result from all my Nottingham fermentations has been the last one at a FG of (the same as you) 1.08.
Funnily enough, the instructions for Nottingham tell you to use it ASAP after opening the seal but the brick that I got was opened last January & this was the last of it. Just tried my Best Bitter out the other day & it rocks. :super: I think I'll try 16 deg next time (with my fresh brick).

Yes! I love Nottingham. But only for my English Bitters ATM. :super:

:beer:

 

[browndog]

I am interested to see how dry this beer turns out Pete, I tend to make big beers on the high side of 50IBUs but tempered by a high mash temp giving some sweetness. This one has 75IBUs and a more mid range mash temp so might not be so balanced.

cheers

Browndog

 

[TidalPete]

I am interested to see how dry this beer turns out Pete, I tend to make big beers on the high side of 50IBUs but tempered by a high mash temp giving some sweetness. This one has 75IBUs and a more mid range mash temp so might not be so balanced.

cheers

Browndog

Gee Browndog,

You are starting to put me in the pale here? The average IBU's for my ales is usually around 30-35 IBU at an alcohol-by-volume of around 4.8% with a normal mash temp of around 64 deg c.
Even my Skunkfart has only seen an IBU of 38. :lol:
Rest assured here, even if you mash a little low, Nottingham will wrap it's little tendrils around you & suck you into her sweet gullet & there you will be satisfied & very, very content. Sorry, getting a little pissy here?

:beer:

 

[sqyre]

Nottingham will wrap it's little tendrils around you & suck you into her sweet gullet & there you will be satisfied & very, very content. Sorry, getting a little pissy here?

I may have to seperate you boys on the day...

Dont want to find you 2 together in my bath with a tub of Nottingham.... :blink:

 

[TidalPete]

I may have to seperate you boys on the day...

Dont want to find you 2 together in my bath with a tub of Nottingham.... :blink:

Squire,

If you've got a sister under the age of 55 I can guarantee you that Browndog will not be in the bath with me at the swap. :lol:

:beer:

 

[bconnery]

I've just measured my first attempt at reusing yeast and the beer pitched onto some of the leftover slurry from my swap beer, using Nottingham, has reduced nicely down to 1007 or so. 80% apparent attentuation from a second use. I don't know if this normal or not but it makes me happy with the performance of the yeast that's for sure.

Lovely tasting beer too...
So, more swap related now. Sleep/passing out arrangements. Have these been discussed? I recall a bring a swag type mention but want to raise this as I don't intend to catch a taxi from Jimboomba to Brisbane...

I can bring the necessary's but just wanted to see what the deal was.

My ESB is bottled and tasted and most definitely confirmed as the beer...

 

[TidalPete]

Sleep/passing out arrangements. Have these been discussed? I recall a bring a swag type mention but want to raise this as I don't intend to catch a taxi from Jimboomba to Brisbane...
My ESB is bottled and tasted and most definitely confirmed as the beer...

bconnery,

As you may recall(?) my bones are quiet a lot older than yours & all I need --- PAY ATTENTION HERE SQUIRE --- is a quiet spot to rest them on the night.
Any place away from the maddening crowd is good with me Squire old mate.

:beer:

 

[browndog]

Hey Sqyre,
No need to worry about me and Pete, we will be at the bar, eating jerky and crapping on about how the barman is performing. As for the sleeping arrangements, well I reckon that we will all be bringing swags, exept for a few of our "elder statesmen" and waking up where ever we conk out so to speak. Pete, I thought you would be going for the more mature women

Anyways if I get pissed enough the bath might be a great place to knock a few back :beerbang:


cheers

Browndog

 

[sqyre]

Bconnery, as long as you dont mind bunking with the rest of the mob. There will be room in the bar room on the floor?? bring a matress or a swag or whatever...if you have a tent/camper we have room down the back.



Pete, i have reserved the penthouse suite for your overnight stay..

Here is a pic of the room with previous tenants... who we had evicted immediatly when we found out about your staying the night...
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[InCider]

Sqyre,

As a note on OH&S (occaisional humour and scallywagging) If you have an electric fence, you may find it prudent to remove any warning signs before the "Jimboomba Steinhoist".

InCider and Sister.

 

[Screwtop]

Sqyre,

As a note on OH&S (occaisional humour and scallywagging) If you have an electric fence, you may find it prudent to remove any warning signs before the "Jimboomba Steinhoist".

InCider and Sister.

Hey Pete, Hey Pete

InCider and

Sister.

 

[sluggerdog]

Just mashing in now for the xmas case brew so I will be good to go for the case.

Because I'm trying to lower my stocks the brew will be closer to a german pilsner then a bohemian. (using up my halleratu pellets from over a year ago now)

Decided to bitter (28 IBU) with halleratu and flavour with half/half saaz and halleratu plugs, should be nice and easy to drink on a hot summers day.

 

[sluggerdog]

Just mashing in now for the xmas case brew so I will be good to go for the case.

Because I'm trying to lower my stocks the brew will be closer to a german pilsner then a bohemian. (using up my halleratu pellets from over a year ago now)

Decided to bitter (28 IBU) with halleratu and flavour with half/half saaz and halleratu plugs, should be nice and easy to drink on a hot summers day.

Just finished racking into a a couple of cubes for a no-chill overnight.

Am stoked, my first double batch and I was able to boil 45 litres in a 50 litre keg without any boilover. :beer:

 

[Jye]

Im thinking of filtering and then bottling, from what Ive read there should be enough yeast left in suspension. Is anyone against this?

Jye,

I don't care one way or the other but TTBOMK after filtering, carbonation may take longer than the normal 4 weeks usually needed for bottle-carbonated beer. Perhaps 6 weeks minimum? :unsure: Might be an idea to mark the bottling date (filtered /day /month) on the caps or bottles?
As a matter of fact it would be good if we ALL marked the bottling date on our bottles?

:beer:

Thanks Pete, I probably wont get a chance to bottle until the weekend before the swap and will add a bottling date to the label. I will bottle a few extra for myself and when they are carbed post saying the are read to be drunk.

Another wrap for Nottingham from me, pitched 3 days ago and has finished fermenting (1.048 to 1.011) BUT the US56 is still chugging away at 1.020 and will eventually get there.