2012 Nov 11 - #15 – Heavy Pilsner

2012 Nov 11 - #15 – Heavy Pilsner

- 1lb Bohemian Pilsner Malt 140F towards 150F  for 60 min

- 5 lbs of extra pale LME

- 60 min boil

- 1/2oz Fuggle 45min

- 1/4oz Hallertau 15 min

- 1/4 TSP lavender

- 1  TBSP irish moss 15 min

- Fermentis S23 lager

11/11/2012 – OG = 1.069

11/17/2012 – gravity 1.029

11/25/2012 – bottled 1.018

12/7/2012 – fridged

12/9/2012 – early opening. Nice floral to fruit essence. Hops are moderate. Spice.Orange ghost scent. Good pilsner! I like it. Very hearty at this early stage. 6.6%ABV.

12/25/2012 - Some people have claimed hat it reminds them of Coors light. It is probably true when served really cold.

12/27/2012 – aging this one is worth it. I need to figure out the all grain version for this recipe. People loved this one.

1/16/2013 – when I said heavy, I meant that it was on the malty side but it was pretty well balanced.

2012 Oct 1st - #14 – Bruce’s Amber Cara Ale

2012 Oct 1st - #14 – Bruce’s Amber Cara Ale

-140F steeping 1lb Caraamber for 10 minutes

-150F steeping 1lb Caraamber for 30 minutes

-5 lbs of Amber liquid Malt

-1/4 cup clover honey

-60 min boil

-1/2oz Hallertau 45min

-1/4oz Hallertau 15 min

-1 ½ TSP irish moss 15 min

-Muntons Ale Yeast 6g

-OG= 1.070

10/07/2012 – OG = 1.020 ( I want 1.009)

10/14/2012 – OG=1.020  - added extra yeast and kept keg inside.

10/18/2012 - OG=1.018  Bottled. Great fall aroma. Honey. High alcohol. Plan for 8%. Tastes strong. Banana. Good bitter. Full body.

10/28/2012 - Opening Caraamber one week early. Nice into fall ale. Banana clove. Oktoberfest like. Creamy head- Beige colored. Nice reddish color. 6.8% ABV

11/1/2012 – fridged

11/4/2012 – longer conditioning works better for this one. This was like an Oktoberfest or a good fall ale. very warming.