For three batches over three years I have struggled with this recipe for my mild ale, Best Interest. I am finally starting to feel happy without it for the first time with this year’s batch.
Struggle
21
Apr
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Catching up on some reading while the automated keg washer does its job.
I only have one fermenter left with something brewing. Time to figure out what I want to make next–my usual English IPA or something new?
I only have one fermenter left with something brewing. Time to figure out what I want to make next–my usual English IPA or something new?
Strong
21
Apr
I finished kegging Modest Imperfection, an English style strong ale. I aged this beer more than six months, the last two on oak and finished with dry hopping.
Just finished kegging this year’s batch of mild. @marylandmalt base malt and some of their trial roasted malts. Beautiful color and delicate flavor. Cannot wait to share.
Almost done, a few more minutes in the whirlpool then a stand and transfer to fermenter. Quick blast of O2, pitch the yeast, and it’s beer.
Boil
7
Apr
And now we are boiling. The hard part is literally over. Except now sanitation has to be spot on right on through the end.
Making good progress, waiting for the boil. Next need to prep the chiller, hop jacket, and fermenter. In the home stretch.
Lauter
7
Apr
First runnings measured and tasted, right on target. Sparging to collect the rest of the sugar in the grain bed and make up needed boil volume.
