What's Brewing?

[Two Wheeler]

I brewed for the first time in a very long time on Saturday. 5 gal of my go to stout recipe. I haven't had beer on tap in a while.

It was nice getting back into it!

[Roger]

So being stuck at home does have it's perks. I brewed a batch of Birch Sap Saison today. Put my kids to work hauling sap out of the woods. So that made my job a bit easier...

[jamie_savoie]

Since being confined I did a few brews:
-Triple IPA
-Peanut butter brown ale
-Haskap seltzer
-Pastry stout (coconut, almond, vanilla)
-English barleywine (13% all malt)
-Hefeweizen
-Helles
And I have a Czech Pils lined up this weekend 

[mikegraham]

Since being confined I did a few brews:
-Triple IPA
-Peanut butter brown ale
-Haskap seltzer
-Pastry stout (coconut, almond, vanilla)
-English barleywine (13% all malt)
-Hefeweizen
-Helles
And I have a Czech Pils lined up this weekend 

Peanut butter brown sounds interesting

[pliny]

Since being confined I did a few brews:
-Triple IPA
-Peanut butter brown ale
-Haskap seltzer
-Pastry stout (coconut, almond, vanilla)
-English barleywine (13% all malt)
-Hefeweizen
-Helles
And I have a Czech Pils lined up this weekend 

8 batches is pretty impressive.
I have 3 in so far. I thought I was going to make a bunch, but it's not that easy/obvious.
- IPA (all citra)
- Munich Helles
- Amarillo Saison
I'll try to squeeze another one in if I see a window. Maybe another Lager. Then a Porter, then a Pale Ale...

[Two Wheeler]

Hey @jamie_savoie  I've been eyeing up Seltzers as well. Did you have any grain in yours, or all sugar? I've been reading that RO water and yeast nutrient is important. Any thoughts on yeast?

[jamie_savoie]

Hey @jamie_savoie  I've been eyeing up Seltzers as well. Did you have any grain in yours, or all sugar? I've been reading that RO water and yeast nutrient is important. Any thoughts on yeast?

I did 3 different versions so far. 1 with 20% Light DME and 2 100% sugar and I prefer the one with 20% DME in it. Gives it a bit of body
I added 1 round teaspoon of nutriment and for yeast I used 2x sachet of EC-1118
I also used RO with 1.2g gypsum, 2.4g calcium chloride, 2.4g epson salt and adjusted pH to 5.0 with lactic

[Two Wheeler]

I knew you wouldn't disappoint 

[jamie_savoie]

I knew you wouldn't disappoint 

Let us know what you do and how it turns out. My fav one so far was the one with some dme along with lemon, juniper and some spices. Taste like a lemon gin tonic

[pliny]

Looking at my records, I haven't brewed since June 6th. I still have beer, but the pipeline is dwindling. Given the forecasted weather this weekend, it looks like a perfect time to brew (for me at least). I have some Kveik that I have yet to try. I've never fermented with this stuff. I'm excited about it. I'm not exactly sure what I'm brewing yet, but I suspect it will be something hoppy and something quick to replenish the inventory before it gets critical.
Hope all is well with you all.

[Two Wheeler]

I'm with you Mark- need to get back at it. My kegs are empty and I'm thirsty!

[pliny]

I hear ya @Two Wheeler. The Fall is a great time to brew. It's quite time consuming, but once you can dedicate the time (about 5 hours for brew day for me), it's great to have that beer.
I thought I could squeeze another brew in this weekend, but it's Halloween and I  think we have company coming...Oh well.
Also, I find that when I haven't brewed in a while, I'm prone to forgetting things and making mistakes - even when I'm sober!
Another reason to brew more often, keep the skills sharp. 

[shazapple]

Finally brewed this weekend. I figured I should get one in before the water in the garage freezes. Unfortunately I'm not quite sure what I brewed as I ground up the grains months ago and have since forgotten what my plans were 

[Roger]

Finally brewed this weekend. I figured I should get one in before the water in the garage freezes. Unfortunately I'm not quite sure what I brewed as I ground up the grains months ago and have since forgotten what my plans were 

It'll be fine! Worst case scenario you make beer...

[shazapple]

Mash at 154, couple ounces of hops here, couple ounces of dry hops there. no problem!