Here's the process in pictures (I attempted to capture some different aspects this time).
The Ingredients
Steeping the crushed Crystal and Victory malts. This is done at
160-170F -- NOT a boil -- hence the need for a thermometer.
160-170F -- NOT a boil -- hence the need for a thermometer.
Soco (top) and Leelu (bottom) wonder what that strange
smell is coming from the kitchen (Cosmo must be hiding).
smell is coming from the kitchen (Cosmo must be hiding).
No, these aren't rabbit turds....they're hop pellets! Hop pellets
are compressed hops that ship better and keep longer.
are compressed hops that ship better and keep longer.
We were prepared with more ice this time. The wort got down to
about 77F when the last of the ice disappeared. Just about perfect!
about 77F when the last of the ice disappeared. Just about perfect!
7 comments:
mmmm...Digby IPA...I know you want me to review it for you!
There will definitely be more to go around this time. My first batch was short about 10 bottles AND I gifted a ton of it at Christmas. 5 gallons should make about 53 12oz. bottles but I probably ended up with just 20 myself!
I'll keep one (or more) around for you.
Cool!
I need to get into this, but I suuuck at measuring things.
I've been wondering about your thoughts on the beer dinner at L'Ex....
It's on my list of things to write but I've been letting you guys do your reviews! Didn't want to steal your thunder. I'll probably get something up this week.
This is hilarious and true: http://stuffwhitepeoplelike.wordpress.com/2008/01/24/23-microbreweries/
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