pbrosnan
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Hi all,
Been drinking a bit of this lately after purchasing a carton on the cheap. Was thinking of having a go at a clone. The Wells' site says Challenger and Goldings with pale and crystal malts so no surprises there. The question is what yeast? I use Wyeast and have never really been happy with the results of my English Ales. Anybody have any input, particularly on the yeast question? Naturally advice on all ingredients is also welcome. Incidentally I've come to detect a faint citrus/pine aftertaste, like a hint of Cascade or other "c" hop. Would this be the Challenger or the Golding do you think? Someone once said to me that Matilda Bay Alpha contained Goldings and I didn't believe it, now I'm not so sure ...
Been drinking a bit of this lately after purchasing a carton on the cheap. Was thinking of having a go at a clone. The Wells' site says Challenger and Goldings with pale and crystal malts so no surprises there. The question is what yeast? I use Wyeast and have never really been happy with the results of my English Ales. Anybody have any input, particularly on the yeast question? Naturally advice on all ingredients is also welcome. Incidentally I've come to detect a faint citrus/pine aftertaste, like a hint of Cascade or other "c" hop. Would this be the Challenger or the Golding do you think? Someone once said to me that Matilda Bay Alpha contained Goldings and I didn't believe it, now I'm not so sure ...