2012 june 2 - #9 Bewitched Red Ale a la Oktoberfest OG= 1.057

2012 june 2 - #9 Bewitched Red Ale a la Oktoberfest  OG= 1.057

2 can HME Red Ale

1 can Oktoberfest

1 booster

1/4 oz Hallertau hops

1 tsp Irish moss

Safbrew S-33 Dry Ale Yeast

NET WEIGHT 11.5 GRAMS

This very popular general purpose yeast offers consistent performance. This yeast produces superb flavor profiles and is used for the production of a varied range of top fermented special beers, from witbier and Belgian ales to interesting English and American styles. Best for low to moderate abv brews.

Temperature Range: 59°-75° F

6/14/2012 – 1.011

6/15/2012 – 1.011

6/16//2012 – 1.011

7/2/2012 -  Red ale Oktoberfest. Not so much gas at open due to using ½ primer. Malty and bitter smell. Tastes malty. Medium carbonation. I'm tasting the oktoberfest . Bitter. Overall, good.

7/4/2012 – Smooth. Good carbonation. 6% ABV

3/31/2012 - #8 Canadian Draft - OG = 1.048 fermenting

3/31/2012 - #8 Canadian Draft   - OG = 1.048

2 cans of Canadian Draft

1 can Pale Export

1/4 oz Hallertau hops

1 tsp Irish moss

Saflager S-23 Dry Lager Yeast

NET WEIGHT 0.41 OZ (11.5 GRAMS)

This dry lager yeast strain is used by several commercial breweries, and produces malt-balanced lagers over a wide temperature range. Fruit esters increase with fermentation temperature. An excellent choice for virtually any lager style. Each packet contains enough yeast for up to 2 batches!

Temperature Range: 51-59° F (optimal), up to 75° F.

4/14/12  OG= 1.010

4/15/12  OG= 1.010. was pretty clear. Bottled today. Tasted better than when I used the sugar boosters.

4/28/12 fridged 4 bottles

6/2/12 – Wow, I forgot to comment on this. It was pretty good. 5% ABV

3/4/2012 - #7 American Devil IPA - OG = 1.050

3/4/2012 - #7 American Devil IPA    - OG = 1.050

2 cans of American Devil IPA - HME

Saflager W-34/70 Dry Lager Yeast

NET WEIGHT 11.5 GRAMS

This famous yeast strain from Weihenstephan in Germany is used world-wide within the brewing industry. This strain has become the most popular strain for lager brewing and is used by industrial breweries and brewing groups around the globe.

Temperature Range: 48-59° F

1 booster

1 tsp - irish moss – last 10 minutes

3/17/12 – gravity = 1.010

3/18/12 – gravity = 1.010. clearer. bottled today with corn sugar.

4/6/12 - Nice.hoppy.bitter.strong. good head retention. Still a slight ciderness.