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Date: 14 Dec 2006 17:54:48
From: 2fatbbq
Subject: how does this sound??
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The weather is supposed to be nice again here in the middle of
Wisconsin(40°F) this weekend so thought I should brew another batch and put
it on the yeast cake(pacman) from last Saturdays cooking
6lbs DME--light
1lb DME--wheat
1/2lb crystal 60L
1/4lb chocolate malt
would like to try some of the Sorachi Ace hops--maybe about a half+oz at
boil and 1oz at flameout---think the early hops should provide enuf
bittering
hopefully the end result will be a decent amber type ale
Input???
thanks
Buzz
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Date: 14 Dec 2006 19:11:44
From: Phil
Subject: Re: how does this sound??
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On Thu, 14 Dec 2006 17:54:48 -0600, "2fatbbq" <2fatbbq@gmail.com >
wrote:
>The weather is supposed to be nice again here in the middle of
>Wisconsin(40°F) this weekend so thought I should brew another batch and put
>it on the yeast cake(pacman) from last Saturdays cooking
>
>6lbs DME--light
>1lb DME--wheat
>1/2lb crystal 60L
>1/4lb chocolate malt
>
>would like to try some of the Sorachi Ace hops--maybe about a half+oz at
>boil and 1oz at flameout---think the early hops should provide enuf
>bittering
>hopefully the end result will be a decent amber type ale
>Input???
>thanks
>Buzz
>
I recently brewed a pale ale and an American wheat, using sorachi
hops. The pale is interesting though some people don't like the
flavor; it's just different.
I haven't had the wheat beer yet.
Phil
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Date: 15 Dec 2006 05:44:54
From: David M. Taylor
Subject: Re: how does this sound??
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"2fatbbq" <2fatbbq@gmail.com > wrote in message
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> The weather is supposed to be nice again here in the middle of
> Wisconsin(40°F) this weekend so thought I should brew another batch and
> put
> it on the yeast cake(pacman) from last Saturdays cooking
>
> 6lbs DME--light
> 1lb DME--wheat
> 1/2lb crystal 60L
> 1/4lb chocolate malt
>
> would like to try some of the Sorachi Ace hops--maybe about a half+oz at
> boil and 1oz at flameout---think the early hops should provide enuf
> bittering
> hopefully the end result will be a decent amber type ale
> Input???
Assuming this is a 5-gallon batch, the extract bill and resulting OG and
alcohol level is a bit on the high side for either an American or Irish red
ale. Consider cutting back by a pound of extract... but of course, that's
entirely up to you. Actually it might be nice to give it some extra kick
for your enjoyment during the remainder of the cold Wisconsin winter.
Incidentally, I'm also in Wisconsin and am planning to brew an Irish red ale
myself within the next week or so. My recipe uses a few ounces of roast
barley instead of chocolate. Something you may wish to consider, but your
recipe should be fine, too.
--
Dave
"Fill your cup with whatever bitter brew you're drinking." -- Brad Paisley
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Date: 15 Dec 2006 16:42:21
From: 2fatbbq
Subject: Re: how does this sound??
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"David M. Taylor" <dmtaylor@SPAM.geocities.SUCKS.com > wrote in message
news:0Vvgh.2312$u%4.733@newsfe04.lga...
> "2fatbbq" <2fatbbq@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:4ue6agF185t10U1@mid.individual.net...
>> The weather is supposed to be nice again here in the middle of
>> Wisconsin(40°F) this weekend so thought I should brew another batch and
>> put
>> it on the yeast cake(pacman) from last Saturdays cooking
>>
>> 6lbs DME--light
>> 1lb DME--wheat
>> 1/2lb crystal 60L
>> 1/4lb chocolate malt
>>
>> would like to try some of the Sorachi Ace hops--maybe about a half+oz at
>> boil and 1oz at flameout---think the early hops should provide enuf
>> bittering
>> hopefully the end result will be a decent amber type ale
>> Input???
>
> Assuming this is a 5-gallon batch, the extract bill and resulting OG and
> alcohol level is a bit on the high side for either an American or Irish
> red ale. Consider cutting back by a pound of extract... but of course,
> that's entirely up to you. Actually it might be nice to give it some
> extra kick for your enjoyment during the remainder of the cold Wisconsin
> winter.
>
> Incidentally, I'm also in Wisconsin and am planning to brew an Irish red
> ale myself within the next week or so. My recipe uses a few ounces of
> roast barley instead of chocolate. Something you may wish to consider,
> but your recipe should be fine, too.
>
was thinking about the amount of extract today,--thought about changing it
to maybe 4lbs of DME--then some carared instead of the crystal and maybe a
couple lbs of honey 'cause I got so damn much! Don't have any roasted
barley in the inventory but like a touch of chocolate in every batch
hasn't been cold here in Wood County this winter--------yet
Buzz
> --
> Dave
> "Fill your cup with whatever bitter brew you're drinking." -- Brad Paisley
>
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Date: 15 Dec 2006 23:58:03
From: David M. Taylor
Subject: Re: how does this sound??
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"2fatbbq" <2fatbbq@gmail.com > wrote in message
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> hasn't been cold here in Wood County this winter--------yet
It's been cold enough here in Manitowoc County to ferment some damn fine
lagers. I just bottled my Dortmunder yesterday, and have a doppelbock
chilling out in the cold for the next couple of months.
--
Dave
"Fill your cup with whatever bitter brew you're drinking." -- Brad Paisley
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Date: 16 Dec 2006 10:55:46
From: 2fatbbq
Subject: Re: how does this sound??
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"David M. Taylor" <dmtaylor@SPAM.geocities.SUCKS.com > wrote in message
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> "2fatbbq" <2fatbbq@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:4ugmfgF18a58cU1@mid.individual.net...
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>> hasn't been cold here in Wood County this winter--------yet
>
> It's been cold enough here in Manitowoc County to ferment some damn fine
> lagers. I just bottled my Dortmunder yesterday, and have a doppelbock
> chilling out in the cold for the next couple of months.
>
plan on a road trip to your neck of the woods tomorrow--any pubs worth
stopping at for a brew or two?
thanks
Buzz
> --
> Dave
> "Fill your cup with whatever bitter brew you're drinking." -- Brad Paisley
>
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Date: 16 Dec 2006 11:46:03
From: David M. Taylor
Subject: Re: how does this sound??
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"2fatbbq" <2fatbbq@gmail.com > wrote in message
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> "David M. Taylor" <dmtaylor@SPAM.geocities.SUCKS.com> wrote in message
> news:B_Lgh.62$8r7.57@newsfe02.lga...
>> "2fatbbq" <2fatbbq@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:4ugmfgF18a58cU1@mid.individual.net...
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>>> hasn't been cold here in Wood County this winter--------yet
>>
>> It's been cold enough here in Manitowoc County to ferment some damn fine
>> lagers. I just bottled my Dortmunder yesterday, and have a doppelbock
>> chilling out in the cold for the next couple of months.
>>
> plan on a road trip to your neck of the woods tomorrow--any pubs worth
> stopping at for a brew or two?
In Manitowoc, the best places are probably the Wallstreat Grill, Capone's,
and Time Out. Each have a pretty reasonable selection. We do have a
brewpub, the Courthouse Pub, but I really wouldn't recommend it, it's
snooty, and all the beers taste the same -- diacetyl. In Two Rivers, where
I live, Kurtz's is a nice little place with several Hacker Pschorr products
on tap, as well as Guinness and a few others.
--
Dave
"Fill your cup with whatever bitter brew you're drinking." -- Brad Paisley
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