Tuesday, May 26, 2015

34-Dredded Rose Ale





34-Dredded Rose Ale
5# Maris Otter
1# Roasted Barley

Mash 1.5 hours at 155F
Mash out 10 min at 170F
Boil 1 hour

.75 oz US Fuggles for 15 min
1.5 oz rose hips for 15 min

.25 oz US Fuggles for the last 7 days of fermentation
1.5 oz rose hips for the last 7 days of fermentation


Muntons Standard

1/2 Tsp Yeast nutrient - 15 min
Irish Moss  - 15 min

5/28/2015 - SG=1.050


6/12/2015 - 1.012
6/14/2015 - 1.011
6/17/2015 - 1.008
6/20/2015 - 1.008 sent to BeerBox for conditioning
6/27/2015 - 12psi. Left Beerbox in fridge to stop carbonation (traveling)
6/29/2015 -  8psi - removed from fridge to condition more
7/1/2015 -   12 psi. Beerbox back into fridge to prepare for party
7/15/2015 - It had a very nice floral / woodsy scent. Heavy bodied and thick. Lightly carbonated.
Reminder - Do not rush beers for a party.