I brewed today!

[RoadRoach]

Yeah this is my kinda brewing throwing leaves and sh#t in my beer lol!

Na lemon Myrtle leaves have a beautiful lemon flavour but it's more than just lemon they remind me of these boiled lollies I had as a kid.

Anyhow they play nicely with the ginger.
I like the lemon Myrtle over just lemon.

Usually it's lemon ginger and sugar for ginger beer I'm just putting my own twist on it.

You'll be shocked how good it looks in the glass Roadie give me a week

Oh and I don't mind a gum leaf in my Billy tea lemon myrtle is the same one leaf in the tea black tea that is is devine.

Looking forward to seeing the final product. I’ll have to ask the missus about boiled lollies. Lollies I know (candy) but not acquainted with boiling candy.

 

[GFHomebrew]

Sorta like these Roadie https://rqn.com.au/product/lemon-sherbets/
They have sherbert in the middle.

 

[RoadRoach]

Sorta like these Roadie https://rqn.com.au/product/lemon-sherbets/
They have sherbert in the middle.

I think we probably called those lemon drops, but few brands have a soft center.

 

[Ward Chillington]

Just finished.CH]

Jeez...for a second there I thought you were putting all that on a giant piece of beef but it's your countertop that's "well marbled"!

 

[Robert68]

Yeah man had this once or twice when I was on my kviek brewing Saga for a year or so.

But I found after a few gens on it you had to give it some nutrient and keep it nice and warm towards end of fermentation like a degree or two above ferment temp.
It was prone to stalling just before finishing.

It'd go like a bat outta he'll for 24 36hrs then drop right off.

Thanks for the response.

 

[GFHomebrew]

Brewed that short cut lager.quick easy brew and My little assistant helped mash in she did give me a cheaky blessing of grain all over me lol!

No stiring today just helping get the grain in.

Good job tildy stir it in now. "Noooo"!
Right on gravity just waiting for it to cool overnight to pitch yeast

 

[Megary]

Mashing in on the Dark Mild. Aiming for 153. Not too bad.

Boil on the brink. Pre boil gravity came in a few points high so I’ll just cut the boil short. I’m not interested in more volume, so I guess I’ll just leave a bit more trub/wort behind in the kettle. Hops/IBU’s have been adjusted accordingly. Sample has a wonderful malty chocolate aroma. Not sure that’s really what a Dark Mild is supposed to be, but I still have a long way to go here.

 

[Ward Chillington]

Great close ups...I can smell the malts..dark milds are the best for weekend lunch...I can drink with lunch and still want to work!

 

[Sunfire96]

Pizza pan worked great for lautering! Wish I could say the plate chiller performed well...running ice water through only chilled the wort to 120F guess its time to look into recirculation pumps...

 

[Megary]

Pizza pan worked great for lautering! Wish I could say the plate chiller performed well...running ice water through only chilled the wort to 120F guess its time to look into recirculation pumps...
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I always want to try something like that to drain the bag, but I'm afraid the wort is going to spill all over the stove. I need to give this a shot someday.

 

[Sunfire96]

I always want to try something like that to drain the bag, but I'm afraid the wort is going to spill all over the stove. I need to give this a shot someday.

I definitely spilled some, but way less than I expected. I triple checked that all of the holes were inside the kettle diameter

 

[Over The Cliff Brewing]

Pizza pan worked great for lautering! Wish I could say the plate chiller performed well...running ice water through only chilled the wort to 120F guess its time to look into recirculation pumps...
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I used a pizza pan similar to that when I was brewing in my garage. It works great and fairly cheap. I bought mine on amazon for $9

 

[Sunfire96]

I used a pizza pan similar to that when I was brewing in my garage. It works great and fairly cheap. I bought mine on amazon for $9

$13 at Target for me

 

[Over The Cliff Brewing]

$13 at Target for me

Great minds.........

 

[Sunfire96]

Rye pale ale coming to a boil. I'm calling it Pryeorities Pale ale

 

[Zambi]

Pizza pan worked great for lautering! Wish I could say the plate chiller performed well...running ice water through only chilled the wort to 120F guess its time to look into recirculation pumps...
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I use a colander...

 

[Sunfire96]

I use a colander...

I couldn't find a 13 inch diameter colander for less than $20

 

[Herm brews]

I use a colander...

I do as well, it is helpful in my squeeze method. With bag in colander, colander over pot, I press the bag with the back of my big brew spoon. No need to squeeze with my hands. In about 15 minutes, I’ll be doing just that.

 

[Herm brews]

I couldn't find a 13 inch diameter colander for less than $20

Wow, you got a wide kettle. I just use a separate pot, then add the drainage into the brew kettle.

 

[Herm brews]

Back in the saddle again, I’ve just finished my first brew day in Eugene. My hoppy amber ale made for an easy session on new equipment. Now to get the fermenter in the garage and get cleaned up. I’m ready for some beer!