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Did a taste test on the scorcher, it seems OK, I transferred it to the lagering freezer, ill pull it and bottle it in 6 weeks, meanwhile, I cracked open the Russian imperial stout, slit going on, chocolate is the first note, as it warms, you get the coffee and smokey oak notes, this is a great winter drinker, but I can only drink one.. brewed an Octoberfest Sunday, a little later, itll be good for Thanksgiving...next up is a trial on a gluten free beer,my grandsons fiancee needs gluten free, they have asked me to brew a gluten free wedding beer, it's a huge honor, but a tall task to make it taste like beer.. I've come up with a honey red ale recipee..
 
Rockfish9 said:
Well last week was a quasi disaster, didnt pay close enough attention and scorched my mash.. electric brewer is nice, but you have got to pay attention..I finished the process and pitched my yeast anyway, will do a taste sample tomorrow and decide weather to lager or dump.. brewed an american IPA today.. no issues.
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update on the Vienna lager...it turned out awesome. no scorch taste, nice Bisquit flavor... I did a blind taste test of 5 different brews (including a gluten free beer) over Thanks giving .. the Viena lager was #2 behind an Octoberfest i made. Surprisingly, the Gluten free was # 3.. followed by a Pilsner and a honey wheat.

Brewed my last batch ( #20) of the 2022 season last Saturday finished up with a coffee porter. I won't be brewing again until the ice fishing season is over in April..I've got a good variety in "stock" as long as i don't have too many visitors over the holidays.
 
a little off pace this year, so much going on, I made the gluten free and An Irish red for my grandsons wedding after party, the beer was a big hit, bottled in plastic Bottles for the first time for convienance .turned out well, good thing it's all gone, I'm not sure the plastic is viable long term.

Brewed an Octoberfest last month, bottled a black Ipa, a Mosaic Ipa and a Saison Saturday.. ordered the grain bill, hops and yeast for a Franconian Marzen to brew next Friday..
 
Rockfish9 said:
a little off pace this year, so much going on, I made the gluten free and An Irish red for my grandsons wedding after party, the beer was a big hit, bottled in plastic Bottles for the first time for convienance .turned out well, good thing it's all gone, I'm not sure the plastic is viable long term.

Brewed an Octoberfest last month, bottled a black Ipa, a Mosaic Ipa and a Saison Saturday.. ordered the grain bill, hops and yeast for a Franconian Marzen to brew next Friday..
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If you need a taster for your Octoberfest Marzens I’d love to try one .. and report back .. they are my favorite
 
wdmso said:
If you need a taster for your Octoberfest Marzens I’d love to try one .. and report back .. they are my favorite
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deal!

Brewing the Franconian on Sunday seeing rain is once again predicted.

so 2 weeks in the primary, 6 weeks secondary laagering... and I'll find a way to get ya a six pack.
 
rphud said:
Imperial Stout finishing up primary. Half into bottles and half onto bourbon and wood for a few months or more.
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Love that technique..

I ve been slacking since I pulled the boat

I.made a cherry porter and a spiced winter ale as well as a Franconian lager but nothing forva few months . Good luck with that stout, I bet its a keeper
 
Hey Joe. Happy New Year!

I was wondering if you use the champagne yeast all the time or just for this recipe since it has the added alcohol. Also, how much to do add and if you use a starter or hydrate the yeast before adding it.

Thanks for the help on this

Bob H
 
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