http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schwarzbier
Tuesday, 20 November 2012
Wednesday, 14 November 2012
Brew 30 Belgium Lager- Hopped!
Belgium Lager Hopped
I know that you think we have gone weak but...
20gm of Nelson
and
20gm of Saaz
I know that you think we have gone weak but...
20gm of Nelson
and
20gm of Saaz
Tuesday, 13 November 2012
Pick-a-Box (Hops)
I want what's behind curtain number 2!
We LOVE to hop!
"Milk is for babies. When you grow up you have to drink beer", Arnold Schwarzenegger, 1975
We LOVE to hop!
"Milk is for babies. When you grow up you have to drink beer", Arnold Schwarzenegger, 1975
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Monday, 12 November 2012
We have gas issues!
As Tom Jones says 'It's not unusual' beer drinkers have at times escalated gas issues, pardon me!
However we must have a leak? So it's down to business to track back and find the crack that is letting gas out!
News Flash - - -
"Yesterday scientists revealed that beer contains small traces of female hormones. To prove their theory, the scientists fed 100 men 12 pints of beer and observed that 100% of them gained weight, talked excessively without making sense, became emotional, and couldn't drive. No further testing is planned."
However we must have a leak? So it's down to business to track back and find the crack that is letting gas out!
News Flash - - -
"Yesterday scientists revealed that beer contains small traces of female hormones. To prove their theory, the scientists fed 100 men 12 pints of beer and observed that 100% of them gained weight, talked excessively without making sense, became emotional, and couldn't drive. No further testing is planned."
Saturday, 10 November 2012
3 Little Pigs
Huff'n and Puff'n 3 Little Fermenters in a row!
The Drowning Vat
Old man Murphy had worked down at the brewery for years, but one day , he just wasn't paying attention and he tripped on the walkway and fell over into the beer vat and drowned.
The foreman thought it should be his job to inform the widow Murphy of her old man's death. He showed up at the front door and rang the bell. When she came to the door, he said, "I'm sorry to tell you, but poor old Murphy passed away at work today when he fell into the vat and drowned.
She wept and covered her face with her apron and after a time, between sobs, she asked, "Tell me, did he suffer"?
I don't think so," said the foreman: "He got out three times to go to the men's room"
Old man Murphy had worked down at the brewery for years, but one day , he just wasn't paying attention and he tripped on the walkway and fell over into the beer vat and drowned.
The foreman thought it should be his job to inform the widow Murphy of her old man's death. He showed up at the front door and rang the bell. When she came to the door, he said, "I'm sorry to tell you, but poor old Murphy passed away at work today when he fell into the vat and drowned.
She wept and covered her face with her apron and after a time, between sobs, she asked, "Tell me, did he suffer"?
I don't think so," said the foreman: "He got out three times to go to the men's room"
Friday, 9 November 2012
Brew 30 Belgium Lager
(LAGER) BELGIUM-Stella Artois- Belgian Blond
Recipe Specs
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Batch Size (L): 71.0
Total Grain (kg): 15.435
Total Hops (g): 93.22
Original Gravity (OG): 1.050 (°P): 12.4
Final Gravity (FG): 1.013 (°P): 3.3
Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.91 %
Colour (SRM): 3.3 (EBC): 6.4
Bitterness (IBU): 20.6 (Average)
Brewhouse Efficiency (%): 75
Boil Time (Minutes): 60
Grain Bill
----------------
15.435 kg Pilsner (100%)
Hop Bill
----------------
50.0 g Pride of Ringwood Pellet (9.6% Alpha) @ 60 Minutes (Boil) (0.7 g/L)
43.2 g Saaz Pellet (3.6% Alpha) @ 5 Minutes (Boil) (0.6 g/L)
Misc Bill
----------------
Single step Infusion at 65°C for 60 Minutes.
Fermented at 10°C with Saflager S-23
Dry Hopped (Day TBD)
TBD
Recipe Generated with BrewMate
Beauty Duane
http://www.countrybrewer.com.au/pages/Toukley.html
Recipe Specs
----------------
Batch Size (L): 71.0
Total Grain (kg): 15.435
Total Hops (g): 93.22
Original Gravity (OG): 1.050 (°P): 12.4
Final Gravity (FG): 1.013 (°P): 3.3
Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.91 %
Colour (SRM): 3.3 (EBC): 6.4
Bitterness (IBU): 20.6 (Average)
Brewhouse Efficiency (%): 75
Boil Time (Minutes): 60
Grain Bill
----------------
15.435 kg Pilsner (100%)
Hop Bill
----------------
50.0 g Pride of Ringwood Pellet (9.6% Alpha) @ 60 Minutes (Boil) (0.7 g/L)
43.2 g Saaz Pellet (3.6% Alpha) @ 5 Minutes (Boil) (0.6 g/L)
Misc Bill
----------------
Single step Infusion at 65°C for 60 Minutes.
Fermented at 10°C with Saflager S-23
Dry Hopped (Day TBD)
TBD
Recipe Generated with BrewMate
Beauty Duane
http://www.countrybrewer.com.au/pages/Toukley.html
Brew 29 Irish Red Setter! (#2)
Irish Red Ale
Total Grain (kg): 4.180
Total Hops: 4.180g + see below
Original Specific Gravity : 1.041
Final Gravity: tba
Alcohol by Volume (ABV): tba (expecting 4.03%)
Boil Time mins: 60
Grain Bill
3.670 kg Pale Ale Malt (Bairds) 87.8%
0.170 kg Crystal Medium (Bairds) 4.07%
0.170 kg Crystal Pale (Bairds) 4.07%
0.170 kg Roasted Barley 4.07%
Hop Bill
40.00g East Kent Golding Pellet 4.7% @ 60mins (Boil) (1.7 g/l
Single step Infusion at 66C for 60 minutes
Yeast: 10 gms Safale S-04 English Ale
Fermented at TBA C*
Recipe generated with BrewMate
Thanks Duane
http://www.ambernectar.com.au
http://www.centralcoasthomebrew.com/
http://www.beersmith.com/blog/2011/08/24/irish-red-ale-recipes/
Total Grain (kg): 4.180
Total Hops: 4.180g + see below
Original Specific Gravity : 1.041
Final Gravity: tba
Alcohol by Volume (ABV): tba (expecting 4.03%)
Boil Time mins: 60
Grain Bill
3.670 kg Pale Ale Malt (Bairds) 87.8%
0.170 kg Crystal Medium (Bairds) 4.07%
0.170 kg Crystal Pale (Bairds) 4.07%
0.170 kg Roasted Barley 4.07%
Hop Bill
40.00g East Kent Golding Pellet 4.7% @ 60mins (Boil) (1.7 g/l
Single step Infusion at 66C for 60 minutes
Yeast: 10 gms Safale S-04 English Ale
Fermented at TBA C*
Recipe generated with BrewMate
Thanks Duane
http://www.ambernectar.com.au
http://www.centralcoasthomebrew.com/
http://www.beersmith.com/blog/2011/08/24/irish-red-ale-recipes/
Brew 28 Irish Red Setter! (#1)
Irish Red Ale
Total Grain (kg): 4.180
Total Hops: 4.180g + see below
Original Specific Gravity : 1.041
Final Gravity: tba
Alcohol by Volume (ABV): tba (expecting 4.03%)
Boil Time mins: 60
Grain Bill
3.670 kg Pale Ale Malt (Bairds) 87.8%
0.170 kg Crystal Medium (Bairds) 4.07%
0.170 kg Crystal Pale (Bairds) 4.07%
0.170 kg Roasted Barley 4.07%
Hop Bill
40.00g East Kent Golding Pellet 4.7% @ 60mins (Boil) (1.7 g/l
Single step Infusion at 66C for 60 minutes
Yeast: 10 gms Safale S-04 English Ale
Fermented at TBA C*
Recipe generated with BrewMate
Thanks Duane
http://www.ambernectar.com.au
http://www.centralcoasthomebrew.com/
http://www.beersmith.com/blog/2011/08/24/irish-red-ale-recipes/
Total Grain (kg): 4.180
Total Hops: 4.180g + see below
Original Specific Gravity : 1.041
Final Gravity: tba
Alcohol by Volume (ABV): tba (expecting 4.03%)
Boil Time mins: 60
Grain Bill
3.670 kg Pale Ale Malt (Bairds) 87.8%
0.170 kg Crystal Medium (Bairds) 4.07%
0.170 kg Crystal Pale (Bairds) 4.07%
0.170 kg Roasted Barley 4.07%
Hop Bill
40.00g East Kent Golding Pellet 4.7% @ 60mins (Boil) (1.7 g/l
Single step Infusion at 66C for 60 minutes
Yeast: 10 gms Safale S-04 English Ale
Fermented at TBA C*
Recipe generated with BrewMate
Thanks Duane
http://www.ambernectar.com.au
http://www.centralcoasthomebrew.com/
http://www.beersmith.com/blog/2011/08/24/irish-red-ale-recipes/
We MUST name a brew(beer) 'Cess'
We MUST name a brew(beer) 'Cess' that way we can Suck Cess everyday!
Noth'n smells better than a new brew!
Just finished fill'n the fermenters.
Irish Red * 2
Stella * 1
*well it is almost summer!
Noth'n smells better than a new brew!
Just finished fill'n the fermenters.
Irish Red * 2
Stella * 1
*well it is almost summer!
Monday, 29 October 2012
FATHER BEER, MOTHER BEER and little baby BEER!
I'm exciting! Kegged THREE beers and no Goldilocks? Gassed and re-gassed filled kegs, the smell is 'as you would want it to taste. A short wait for infusion of gas, settling and some maturation. First Keg too much hops, Second Keg too little, Third Keg ... JUST RIGHT! Cleaned and sanitised fermenters and just had to have a finishing reward... mmm. Photos show the bottom of two of the three fermenters with dregs- yeast and hops & and the hop bag used to filter out hops.
Friday, 26 October 2012
Humpback Director goes Honkers!
Honkers NOT Bonkers!
Ricardo has fled the country and is on route to sample Honkers, not Hooters!
Ricardo has fled the country and is on route to sample Honkers, not Hooters!
Tuesday, 23 October 2012
Brew 27 Lager
(LAGER) BELGIUM-Stella Artois- Belgian BlondRecipe Specs
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Batch Size (L): 71.0
Total Grain (kg): 15.435
Total Hops (g): 93.22
Original Gravity (OG): 1.050 (°P): 12.4
Final Gravity (FG): 1.013 (°P): 3.3
Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.91 %
Colour (SRM): 3.3 (EBC): 6.4
Bitterness (IBU): 20.6 (Average)
Brewhouse Efficiency (%): 75
Boil Time (Minutes): 60
Grain Bill
----------------
15.435 kg Pilsner (100%)
Hop Bill
----------------
50.0 g Pride of Ringwood Pellet (9.6% Alpha) @ 60 Minutes (Boil) (0.7 g/L)
43.2 g Saaz Pellet (3.6% Alpha) @ 5 Minutes (Boil) (0.6 g/L)
Misc Bill
----------------
Single step Infusion at 65°C for 60 Minutes.
Fermented at 10°C with Saflager S-23
Dry Hopped (Day TBD)
TBD
Recipe Generated with BrewMate
Beauty Duane
http://www.countrybrewer.com.au/pages/Toukley.html
----------------
Batch Size (L): 71.0
Total Grain (kg): 15.435
Total Hops (g): 93.22
Original Gravity (OG): 1.050 (°P): 12.4
Final Gravity (FG): 1.013 (°P): 3.3
Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.91 %
Colour (SRM): 3.3 (EBC): 6.4
Bitterness (IBU): 20.6 (Average)
Brewhouse Efficiency (%): 75
Boil Time (Minutes): 60
Grain Bill
----------------
15.435 kg Pilsner (100%)
Hop Bill
----------------
50.0 g Pride of Ringwood Pellet (9.6% Alpha) @ 60 Minutes (Boil) (0.7 g/L)
43.2 g Saaz Pellet (3.6% Alpha) @ 5 Minutes (Boil) (0.6 g/L)
Misc Bill
----------------
Single step Infusion at 65°C for 60 Minutes.
Fermented at 10°C with Saflager S-23
Dry Hopped (Day TBD)
TBD
Recipe Generated with BrewMate
Beauty Duane
http://www.countrybrewer.com.au/pages/Toukley.html
About Stella Artois
Stella Artois was first brewed as a Christmas beer in Leuven, Belgium. It was named “Stella”, Latin for “star”, from the star of Christmas, and Artois, after Sebastian Artois, founder of the brewery. The premium lager has a full flavour and clean, crisp taste.
Stella Artois is the number one Belgian beer in the world and is distributed in almost 80 countries worldwide. In Australia, it is the third largest international premium beer brand.
Brew 26 Lager
(LAGER) BELGIUM-Stella Artois- Belgian BlondRecipe Specs
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Batch Size (L): 71.0
Total Grain (kg): 15.435
Total Hops (g): 93.22
Original Gravity (OG): 1.050 (°P): 12.4
Final Gravity (FG): 1.013 (°P): 3.3
Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.91 %
Colour (SRM): 3.3 (EBC): 6.4
Bitterness (IBU): 20.6 (Average)
Brewhouse Efficiency (%): 75
Boil Time (Minutes): 60
Grain Bill
----------------
15.435 kg Pilsner (100%)
Hop Bill
----------------
50.0 g Pride of Ringwood Pellet (9.6% Alpha) @ 60 Minutes (Boil) (0.7 g/L)
43.2 g Saaz Pellet (3.6% Alpha) @ 5 Minutes (Boil) (0.6 g/L)
Misc Bill
----------------
Single step Infusion at 65°C for 60 Minutes.
Fermented at 10°C with Saflager S-23
Dry Hopped (Day TBD)
TBD
Recipe Generated with BrewMate
Beauty Duane
http://www.countrybrewer.com.au/pages/Toukley.html
----------------
Batch Size (L): 71.0
Total Grain (kg): 15.435
Total Hops (g): 93.22
Original Gravity (OG): 1.050 (°P): 12.4
Final Gravity (FG): 1.013 (°P): 3.3
Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.91 %
Colour (SRM): 3.3 (EBC): 6.4
Bitterness (IBU): 20.6 (Average)
Brewhouse Efficiency (%): 75
Boil Time (Minutes): 60
Grain Bill
----------------
15.435 kg Pilsner (100%)
Hop Bill
----------------
50.0 g Pride of Ringwood Pellet (9.6% Alpha) @ 60 Minutes (Boil) (0.7 g/L)
43.2 g Saaz Pellet (3.6% Alpha) @ 5 Minutes (Boil) (0.6 g/L)
Misc Bill
----------------
Single step Infusion at 65°C for 60 Minutes.
Fermented at 10°C with Saflager S-23
Dry Hopped (Day TBD)
TBD
Recipe Generated with BrewMate
Beauty Duane
http://www.countrybrewer.com.au/pages/Toukley.html
Brew 25 AIPA
American IPA (AIPA#2)
Recipe Specs
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Batch Size (L): 18.9
Total Grain (kg): 4.568
Total Hops (g): 70.00
Original Gravity (OG): 1.057 (°P): 14.0
Final Gravity (FG): 1.014 (°P): 3.6
Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.60 %
Colour (SRM): 12.5 (EBC): 24.7
Bitterness (IBU): 40.1 (Average)
Brewhouse Efficiency (%): 75
Boil Time (Minutes): 60
Grain Bill
----------------
4.200 kg Pale Ale Malt (91.94%)
0.340 kg Crystal Medium (7.44%)
0.028 kg Roasted Barley (0.61%)
Hop Bill
----------------
14.0 g Galaxy Pellet (13.4% Alpha) @ 60 Minutes (Boil) (0.7 g/L)
14.0 g Cascade Pellet (7.8% Alpha) @ 15 Minutes (Boil) (0.7 g/L)
14.0 g Fuggles Pellet (5.7% Alpha) @ 15 Minutes (Boil) (0.7 g/L)
14.0 g Cascade Pellet (7.8% Alpha) @ 1 Minutes (Boil) (0.7 g/L)
14.0 g Fuggles Pellet (5.7% Alpha) @ 1 Minutes (Boil) (0.7 g/L)
Misc Bill
----------------
Single step Infusion at 66°C for 60 Minutes.
Fermented at 20°C with Safale S-04
Recipe Generated with BrewMate
Thanks Duane
Recipe Specs
----------------
Batch Size (L): 18.9
Total Grain (kg): 4.568
Total Hops (g): 70.00
Original Gravity (OG): 1.057 (°P): 14.0
Final Gravity (FG): 1.014 (°P): 3.6
Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.60 %
Colour (SRM): 12.5 (EBC): 24.7
Bitterness (IBU): 40.1 (Average)
Brewhouse Efficiency (%): 75
Boil Time (Minutes): 60
Grain Bill
----------------
4.200 kg Pale Ale Malt (91.94%)
0.340 kg Crystal Medium (7.44%)
0.028 kg Roasted Barley (0.61%)
Hop Bill
----------------
14.0 g Galaxy Pellet (13.4% Alpha) @ 60 Minutes (Boil) (0.7 g/L)
14.0 g Cascade Pellet (7.8% Alpha) @ 15 Minutes (Boil) (0.7 g/L)
14.0 g Fuggles Pellet (5.7% Alpha) @ 15 Minutes (Boil) (0.7 g/L)
14.0 g Cascade Pellet (7.8% Alpha) @ 1 Minutes (Boil) (0.7 g/L)
14.0 g Fuggles Pellet (5.7% Alpha) @ 1 Minutes (Boil) (0.7 g/L)
Misc Bill
----------------
Single step Infusion at 66°C for 60 Minutes.
Fermented at 20°C with Safale S-04
Recipe Generated with BrewMate
Thanks Duane
Nelson Sauvin... NOTTA Wrestling Hold or a new wine variety!
Added 40g Hop Pellets- Nelson Sauvin (NZ- 10% Alpha) Celebrity Hopping! Thanks Joe
Friday, 19 October 2012
Hops on the run!
The weather, as weather goes has been extreme for the time of year. HOT, bloody hot, dry, wet, cold, windy... The Hops continue to run! BUT we are looking to make life easier for them. Maybe some shade cloth and ...Saturday, 6 October 2012
Director finds 13c beer in 'Beeretnam'
Yep, 3000Dong 'fresh' beer (draught) in Hoi An, Vietnam. Other beer carefully assessed included LaRue, Saigon Export, Saigon Red, 333, San Miguel, Tiger and the list goes on...
All beers were consumed with Vietnamese Spring Rolls(for breakfast, lunch and tea)!
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