7/26/2019 9:51 PM over 5 years ago
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-1 |
Mash Complete |
1.038
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7 Gallons |
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151.9 °F |
2/20/2021 3:43 AM over 3 years ago
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Got temp to 157.0F (calc: 157.2F) then put in bag and doughed in. After mixing hit 151.9F. After 45 minute mash, mixed and temp was 149.9F. |
7/26/2019 10:13 PM over 5 years ago
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-1 |
Pre-Boil Gravity |
1.038
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6.25 Gallons |
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2/20/2021 3:43 AM over 3 years ago
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7/27/2019 1:15 AM over 5 years ago
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+0 |
Boil Complete |
1.045
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8.25 Gallons |
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2/20/2021 3:43 AM over 3 years ago
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Added extract after flameout and mixed in. Then added 3 gallons of room temp water. |
7/27/2019 5:29 PM over 5 years ago
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+0 |
Brew Day Complete |
1.045
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5.125 Gallons |
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2/20/2021 3:43 AM over 3 years ago
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Forgot to add the Lyle's Golden then decided to go without it. It'll be a Best/Premium Bitter now. Split the batch into a 5 gallon (brew bucket in ferm fridge set at 18 C) and 3 gallon (big mouth bubbler in ferm box with ice packs). Tilt is in 3 gallon to monitor better. Pitched 1 pack each London ESB and S-04 into 5 gallon at 18 C and 5.5 grams each S-33 and S-04 into 3 gallon at 60F. Sprinkled on surface dry. |
7/28/2019 11:38 AM over 5 years ago
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Other |
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2/20/2021 3:43 AM over 3 years ago
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Went to Grammy and Papa's for the JZ kids' sleepover party and the ice packs were a bit too effective (down to 57F overnight). However, fermentation was going in the 3 gallon when we got back. Large krausen and bubbling. Let it free rise that night and added 1 ice pack the next morning before work, temp 67F (7/29). 5 gallon batch had evidence of a large krausen that may have come and gone, but was still bubbling quite a bit. Raised to 18.5 C. London/S-04 batch airlock smelled pretty delish (nice English yeasty smell with fruity plum, stone fruit, and perhaps a little red apple). S-37 airlock smelled a bit more neutral but with what seemed like a green apple smell. Little nervous about that. |
7/29/2019 12:15 PM over 5 years ago
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Other |
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2/20/2021 3:43 AM over 3 years ago
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Added that ice pack I mentioned in the last comment before work because temp was up to 67 from 62 overnight. Left just the cardboard lid on slightly askew.
PM-switched the 1 ice pack for a new one in the S-37 and raised the temp of the London/S-04 to 20 C. L/S-04 seemed pretty done, krausen had fallen and airlock was quite slow. It had a hint of a sulphur smell. S-37 had slowed by the end of the night, krausen still present but less airlock activity. Was getting more pleasant smells from airlock, slightly more Englishy but with a green apple backbone. |
7/30/2019 10:15 AM over 5 years ago
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Other |
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2/20/2021 3:43 AM over 3 years ago
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AM - S-37 krausen fallen to a thin layer and airlock activity greatly reduced. Had that tart-ish scent from the airlock. L/S-04 raised to 22 C. Didn't really note the sulphur anymore from the airlock.
PM - Swirled S-37 around fairly aggressively at ~6:45pm after which the gravity dropped significantly. Unplugged fridge for L/S-04 (it has been hovering around 21 C), noted sulphury smell from airlock. Both actually smell somewhat sulphury. |
8/8/2019 9:54 PM over 5 years ago
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+12 |
Fermentation Complete |
1.014
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5 Gallons |
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2/20/2021 3:43 AM over 3 years ago
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Hydrometer sample was pretty good. Definitely like it more than the S-37. More sweet and full bodied with some definite English fruitiness from the yeast coming through. Maybe a little more restrained than say a 1318, but pretty good from what I can tell. Both samples tasted a bit high on the bittering on the first few sips, but that became much less noticeable as I continued drinking. |
8/8/2019 10:02 PM over 5 years ago
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+12 |
Packaged |
1.014
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5 Gallons |
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2/20/2021 3:43 AM over 3 years ago
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Transferred to 5 gallon Keg #2 (previously Kentucky Common). Keg was rinsed and sanitized but no PBW or post removal. Chunks of ice had formed and were in the bottom of the keg of Kentucky Common, turned fridge temp up... Purged x4 @ 40 psi and left in fridge at 40 psi. |
8/12/2019 9:48 PM over 5 years ago
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+16 |
Tasting Note |
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39 °F |
2/20/2021 3:43 AM over 3 years ago
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Pours a nice amber/copper color but very hazy/cloudy. Taste is pretty good with some English fruity yeast notes that become more pronounced as the beer warms. Would like to reduce the bittering hops next time. Overall not bad, would like more expressive yeast flavor so might up the fermentation temp next time. Will fine with gelatin and revisit flavor. |
8/12/2019 11:21 PM over 5 years ago
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+16 |
Other |
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39 °F |
2/20/2021 3:43 AM over 3 years ago
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Added gelatin. 1/2 tsp gelatin to 1/4 cup water. Sprinkled at room temp then microwaved in short 5-10 second bursts with stirring up to ~145F. Opened keg and poured in. Repurged about 3 or 4 times at serving pressure. |
8/22/2019 10:47 PM over 5 years ago
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+26 |
Tasting Note |
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2/20/2021 3:43 AM over 3 years ago
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Finally starting to clear! I can see my fingers through it now. Still a bit hazy but much better. I think the taste had improved too. It's pretty nice. Les seaters than 1318, but really a pet nice English flavor. |