Steve
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Hard to beat a nice Amarillo JSGA clone isn't it?
Sort of like an APA with training wheels. Enough to keep the home brewers interested, but approachable for non-brewers.
You sure got that right. This forum, plus the brew club (BABB) I'm a member of, supplies me with all the info I need. For me AHB has replaced rec.crafts.brewing, HBD, etc. because its friendlier and wonderfully Australian in character.I still prefer APA's, but if i was going to have a big session on the beers then this beer would be perfect, popped out a smidgin under 5% which is better when you have to drive or stay awake!
I'm quite impressed with how close i came, GA is a great tap beer, maybe i should start kegging
That's the great thing about these forums - finding out all the "inside" information about recipes and sharing & improving it with the community.
You sure got that right. This forum, plus the brew club (BABB) I'm a member of, supplies me with all the info I need. For me AHB has replaced rec.crafts.brewing, HBD, etc. because its friendlier and wonderfully Australian in character.I still prefer APA's, but if i was going to have a big session on the beers then this beer would be perfect, popped out a smidgin under 5% which is better when you have to drive or stay awake!
I'm quite impressed with how close i came, GA is a great tap beer, maybe i should start kegging
That's the great thing about these forums - finding out all the "inside" information about recipes and sharing & improving it with the community.
I oscillate between lighter session beers like the JSGA clone, Allbutt Ale, etc., and some fairly full on APAs & stuff. Unfortunately, I don't think the current Amarillos we're getting are as good for a full-blown APA as the 2004 crop were. We made an Amarillo/Chinook APA with 2004 Amarillos which was mind blowingly complex & rich in the hops department. 2005 Amarillo seems thinner and somewhat pineapple like to me - works better in the thinner & lighter Golden Ale style.
Allbutt Ale (Rye Pale Ale). Deliciously dry, with an earthy note from the rye, and a lovely combination of Styrian Goldings and Centennial hops.
Just pondering the minor but detectable differences between the kegged & bottled beers. Kegged is crisper, more sessionable. Bottled beer seems creamier & smoother, slightly better hops aroma, and an intriguing hint of caramel which is absent in the kegged version.
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cheers,
Colin
It is, and the keg is running out too damn fast!Allbutt Ale (Rye Pale Ale). Deliciously dry, with an earthy note from the rye, and a lovely combination of Styrian Goldings and Centennial hops.
Just pondering the minor but detectable differences between the kegged & bottled beers. Kegged is crisper, more sessionable. Bottled beer seems creamier & smoother, slightly better hops aroma, and an intriguing hint of caramel which is absent in the kegged version.
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cheers,
Colin
A man after my own heart........it looks delicious !! :super:
Got a 750ml tallie of it set aside. :beer: