Wilkos Pilsner Experiments.....

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Wilkos Pilsner Experiments.....

Post by WalesAles » Sun Sep 04, 2016 7:05 pm

Wilko Pilsner Kit to 20Lts. 17/7/16
1Kg Light Spraymalt
OG 1040
Split Brew on day 7,
FV 1 13gr each Amarillo and Apollo
FV 2 13gr each Simcoe and Mosaic.

Brew 2, Wilkos Pilsner Kit to 20 Lts. 30/7/16
1Kg Light Spraymalt
OG 1040
Dry Hop day 10, 25gr Simcoe, 25gr Amarillo

All three taste Great! :D
The best one so far is FV1.
Pics to follow and `Taste Tests` when they are `Ready`! :D
Won`t be long. I forgot about Brew 2, it should have gone in the Fridge last Sat! #-o

WA

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Re: Wilkos Pilsner Experiments.....

Post by Monkeybrew » Sat Sep 17, 2016 6:04 pm

Hmm, they all look yummy matey.

Apollo is an awesome hop, I picked some up in my last Malt Miller order :D

I plan to use them as a single hop AG of some kind.

Cheers

MB
FV:


Conditioning:
AG#41 - Vienna Lager - 5.6%
AG#42 - Heritage Double Ale - 10.5%

On Tap:
AG#44 - Harvest ESB - 5.4%
AG#45 - Amarillo Gold APA - 5.2%

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Re: Wilkos Pilsner Experiments.....

Post by WalesAles » Tue Nov 08, 2016 6:35 pm

The FV1 brew is BLM! :D
FV2 and 3 are great, but FV1 is the best.

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The Wilko Pilsner kits are great for playing about with. Bland on their own, but great with a couple of additions! :D
I had a bottle of Tiny Rebel `Cwtch` last week and thought it tasted just like FV1.
I phoned Tiny Rebel in Newport to see if I could come down for a `Taste Test`. Cheeky, but what the Hell! :D
Met Niall in Tiny Rebel, out came the `Cwtch` and a bottle of FV1 for a back to back taster.
Niall said `That`s a lovely clear beer, great colour, smells nice, tastes earthy, nice drink, I would buy this beer in any pub`. =D>
I told Niall I used Amarillo and Apollo Hops, He said they used Citra! #-o

FV4 has got 25gr Amarillo and 25gr Apollo at start of brew, 33.9gr Amarillo and 25.5gr Apollo Dry Hop. ABV 5.4%
Bottled 23/10/16 and is already tasting better than FV1.
I will be phoning Tiny Rebel for another `Taste Test` in a couple of weeks! :D

Don`t you just love HB! :D

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Re: Wilkos Pilsner Experiments.....

Post by Monkeybrew » Sat Nov 12, 2016 10:03 am

They certainly look and sound like tasty brews matey =D>

Also loving the fact that you called a local brewery and rocked up for a taste test with the brewer, nice work and I hope that you gave him some of your internationally renowned stickers!

One question for you though, if Tiny Rebel use Citra, why are you making another brew with Amarillo & Apollo for a taste test? :-k

I agree about the whole homebrew hobby, from my experience I have found that whatever level you are at, fellow home brewers or small brewery owners are always happy to help and share ideas :)

Cheers

MB
FV:


Conditioning:
AG#41 - Vienna Lager - 5.6%
AG#42 - Heritage Double Ale - 10.5%

On Tap:
AG#44 - Harvest ESB - 5.4%
AG#45 - Amarillo Gold APA - 5.2%

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Re: Wilkos Pilsner Experiments.....

Post by WalesAles » Sat Nov 12, 2016 10:43 pm

Monkeybrew wrote:They certainly look and sound like tasty brews matey =D>

Also loving the fact that you called a local brewery and rocked up for a taste test with the brewer, nice work and I hope that you gave him some of your internationally renowned stickers!

One question for you though, if Tiny Rebel use Citra, why are you making another brew with Amarillo & Apollo for a taste test? :-k

I agree about the whole homebrew hobby, from my experience I have found that whatever level you are at, fellow home brewers or small brewery owners are always happy to help and share ideas :)

Cheers

MB
MB,
I made the 4th brew with A & A before I knew that Tiny Rebel use Citra! :D
I will take some stickers next time. My bottle had one on and he liked it! :D

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Re: Wilkos Pilsner Experiments.....

Post by WalesAles » Mon Nov 21, 2016 4:28 pm

MB,
FV4 brew is BLM! :D
Just had a pint and it is so Hoppy, I am like Skippy the Bush Kangaroo! :D
Super clear, Very Hoppy smell and a very, very Hoppy Taste.
You are going to love this one! (I hope).

WA

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