IN THE KITCHEN 3RD JULY 2011 ( FIRE-SMIFF )

[GARYSMIFF]

Quick Alco pop moment whilst in Morrisons

1kg Ginger root grated in the Monilex
1 tsp Ground Ginger
3 Large Lemons sliced
5 Limes sliced
20gms crushed Corriander seed
800gms barbadian light brown sugar

Boiled for 1 hour then cooled to 65

300gms Torry Wheat steep for 1/2 hour

made up to 15 ltrs

Pitched some Liquid Ridleys yeast

stuck it in FV

Plan to drop this in the morning and add some sweetness once its fermented out and crash cooled and cleared

Low % Fire water

[mooj]

Hi Gary - Just seen this, looks like an interesting take on ginger beer - is it ready yet? If so how does is it taste?

[floydmeddler]

Looks interesting!

[GARYSMIFF]

The GB is in a few 3ltr PET's at 40 PSI and its a very nice brew, the yeast has done it proud, and the Ginger kick is just about right for my taste ( nice burn), the Corriander seed did not lend enough so next x2 the amount, the sweetness was boosted by an extra 100gms of sugar ,defo going to do another GB soon.

[GARYSMIFF]

Drinking the last of this GB and will be getting some more Ginger 1st thing, Iam off to sunny Romford in the morning so might have to lookout for a Corner store that sells fruit & veg on the pavement and get some cheap strong West indian ginger root.
i'll skimm some of the Ridley's of the top of my current ferment ( STITCH-SMIFF ) an all Motueka Hop brew

[floydmeddler]

Will give something like this a go this week I think. Where did you get Ridley's yeast? Would love to use it for an Old Bob clone.

[GARYSMIFF]

Crouch Vale kindly gave me some

[floydmeddler]

Lucky you!! Not sure if you're a fan of Old Bob. Here's my stab at it anyway if it interests you.

viewtopic.php?f=24&t=38021&hilit=old+bob

[GARYSMIFF]

floydmeddler
I did have a look and think its worth a bash later in the year, Ill get some and run it past the head taster ( My Father)

[Dennis King]

Floyd, if your after the Ridleys strain it might be worth giving Brewlabs a phone. I believe they are good at supplying most yeast strains.

[GARYSMIFF]

Got 1.5 KG of West indian Ginger today for a £1 so will be doing another Kitchen brew up in the morning might add some crystal malt this time, its a great change of direction from the ( norm) as if I have a normal brew up lol.

he says whilst drinking the very last 3ltr bottle of the ( FIRE-SMIFF ) man its a great summer drink if we get one.

[far9410]

This brew is just what I needed to convince er indoors that brewing is ok(she loves ginger beer),I'll give it a go

[GARYSMIFF]

I am sure it will hit the spot mine is on FIRE right now and cant wait to brew up another.

NB: I did have to add a tad more sugar after market but its super fab, love the wheat beer look of it the head is great and the % is just right for a few pints of fun drinking.

[MMBrewing]

I scored some cheap ginger from a car boot and had a go at this yesterday , threw in some choc malt with the wheat, currently being assaulted by crack SO4 yeasties . once the ferment is rocking away I'll drop out all the lumps and tuck it away for a fast-ish fermentation. The coriander seeds gave off a wonderful aroma whilst crushing them, thanks for the recipe.

[WishboneBrewery]

I think I'll give something like this a go at some point, what did the Crystal malt do for it?