What are you drinking right now?
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Pretty good for a N A Beer
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Bunyip Pale Ale
Spending more time with this beer. This was bittered with Magnum, late hopped with Citra and Mosaic and dry hopped with Mosaic. I find the bitterness has probably overshot the calculated IBU’s and wandered into IPA territory. But maybe not. Because I don’t believe the calculators add up late additions properly. Nothing against the calculators, because it’s next to impossible anyway. Regardless, I’m simply perceiving more than the projected 45 IBU’s.
That aside, the hops aroma is wonderful, super citrusy and berry-ish. And the body of the beer - as advertised - stands up to the bitterness. I used all Pennsylvania craft malt and between the bready/malty backbone from the 2row and Munich and slight caramel from the crystal, this beer drinks very smooth and sneaky. Also, maybe from the wheat, this beer has a nice soft, creamy head and leaves a workmanlike lacing down the glass.
BRY-97 is the perfect yeast for this beer. Attenuates well but not too well, finishes clean, clearing enough.
When I rebrew this beer, I *might* lower the 60 minute bittering addition to see if the malt comes forward just a tick more. Then again I might not bother making any changes at all and I’ll just call it an IPA.
All that nonsense above is simply to say that I am absolutely loving this beer. Thanks Ben.
Spending more time with this beer. This was bittered with Magnum, late hopped with Citra and Mosaic and dry hopped with Mosaic. I find the bitterness has probably overshot the calculated IBU’s and wandered into IPA territory. But maybe not. Because I don’t believe the calculators add up late additions properly. Nothing against the calculators, because it’s next to impossible anyway. Regardless, I’m simply perceiving more than the projected 45 IBU’s.
That aside, the hops aroma is wonderful, super citrusy and berry-ish. And the body of the beer - as advertised - stands up to the bitterness. I used all Pennsylvania craft malt and between the bready/malty backbone from the 2row and Munich and slight caramel from the crystal, this beer drinks very smooth and sneaky. Also, maybe from the wheat, this beer has a nice soft, creamy head and leaves a workmanlike lacing down the glass.
BRY-97 is the perfect yeast for this beer. Attenuates well but not too well, finishes clean, clearing enough.
When I rebrew this beer, I *might* lower the 60 minute bittering addition to see if the malt comes forward just a tick more. Then again I might not bother making any changes at all and I’ll just call it an IPA.
All that nonsense above is simply to say that I am absolutely loving this beer. Thanks Ben.
Nice color. Looks flavorful.
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I'd say one of the better NA's I've tried.
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I bought a bottle of apple juice this morning. Going to have to give this a try.
Lovely or just boil for 30 minsBunyip Pale Ale
Spending more time with this beer. This was bittered with Magnum, late hopped with Citra and Mosaic and dry hopped with Mosaic. I find the bitterness has probably overshot the calculated IBU’s and wandered into IPA territory. But maybe not. Because I don’t believe the calculators add up late additions properly. Nothing against the calculators, because it’s next to impossible anyway. Regardless, I’m simply perceiving more than the projected 45 IBU’s.
That aside, the hops aroma is wonderful, super citrusy and berry-ish. And the body of the beer - as advertised - stands up to the bitterness. I used all Pennsylvania craft malt and between the bready/malty backbone from the 2row and Munich and slight caramel from the crystal, this beer drinks very smooth and sneaky. Also, maybe from the wheat, this beer has a nice soft, creamy head and leaves a workmanlike lacing down the glass.
BRY-97 is the perfect yeast for this beer. Attenuates well but not too well, finishes clean, clearing enough.
When I rebrew this beer, I *might* lower the 60 minute bittering addition to see if the malt comes forward just a tick more. Then again I might not bother making any changes at all and I’ll just call it an IPA.
All that nonsense above is simply to say that I am absolutely loving this beer. Thanks Ben.
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!Glad you like it Megary that's the idea with this beer being able to knock a few back and really enjoy the hops and malt combination.
Looks outstanding man!
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You know, I've never done a 30-minute boil. Heck, I've never even done a 59-minute boil. I'm a 60-minute Man! Maybe I need to start hanging with the cool kids.Lovely or just boil for 30 mins
Glad you like it Megary that's the idea with this beer being able to knock a few back and really enjoy the hops and malt combination.
Looks outstanding man!
30 min boils usually mean higher bittering charge....but if the bitterness was too much the same amount at 30 might be good.
Another thing about a 30min boil is "maybe" all the Aromatics arnt boiled off.
Now throw them in as a 30min FWH addition that's hedging your bets both ways
.Oh @Megary I've not been cool for along while
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Remember you two talking about it Saturday. Only batch I made turned out well fermenting right in the container
Pint 2 is clearer.
Yeah, I don't recall a lot if talk on that then. But I am not at all surprised it came out great.
Yeah remember to take a pic of the last one
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The two have picsYeah remember to take a pic of the last one
look above
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I have done 30 minute boils when brewing a hazy' that only gets whirlpool and dry hop additions.30 min boils usually mean higher bittering charge....but if the bitterness was too much the same amount at 30 might be good.
Another thing about a 30min boil is "maybe" all the Aromatics arnt boiled off.
Now throw them in as a 30min FWH addition that's hedging your bets both ways
Oh @Megary I've not been cool for along while
No I mean last one of the keg.The two have pics
Last pint is always the clearest...
Not throwing dirt on your beer man just pissing in your pocket so to speak
