Adnams Brew Ingredients

[Kegman]

Hi all,

When I was doing an Adnams Brewery tour not so long ago they showed me and allowed me to photograph a chart showing the ingredients of all of their beers. I've managed to straighten it up a bit and add parts which were lost due to the glare from the flash (I had another picture I referred to) so if anyone is interested here it is:

http://soundsunique.co.uk/images/brewin ... dients.jpg

I've uploaded the full size picture so you can download it and zoom in to read the text, most of it is there. It doesn't give you measurements or timings but might help if you're trying to find out what ingredient gives a beer a particular taste, so that you can use it in you own recipes. With something like Graham Wheelers Beer Engine it could even help you on your way to making a good clone.

Kegman.

[Dr. Dextrin]

Thanks. That's really interesting.

[Monkeybrew]

Nice one

[orlando]

I couldn't make out the first ingredient, which is in everything, but it must be a base malt. Does it say something like tipple? I also noticed that for the standard bitter no Boadicea hop was being used but in GW's BYOBRA he mentions it. It Protz's Real Ale Almanac he mentions Challenger but that isn't marked up either, nor indeed invert sugar. Forgive my cynicism but I doubt they would really allow photogaphs of what they really use.

[Kegman]

I couldn't make out the first ingredient, which is in everything, but it must be a base malt. Does it say something like tipple? I also noticed that for the standard bitter no Boadicea hop was being used but in GW's BYOBRA he mentions it. It Protz's Real Ale Almanac he mentions Challenger but that isn't marked up either, nor indeed invert sugar. Forgive my cynicism but I doubt they would really allow photogaphs of what they really use.

Yes it says "Tipple".

I appreciate your cynicism. I asked the tour guide about Boadicea in The Bitter (as I'd also read it in Graham's book) and he produced this at the end of the tour to show what was in it. I asked if I could photograph it and joked about stealing their recipes and he was fine with it.

All we have here is a list of ingredients, there's no measurements, methods timings etc. Famous chefs go on TV and publish books telling us exactly how to create their signature dishes and even with all that information we can't replicate them.

I don't think the brewery is under threat at this time

[Aleman]

Boadicea was used in the bitter, and prior to that it was fuggles and goldings.

Breweries often change and blend hops to make up for shortages in supply.

[Matt12398]

That's an interesting find.

Adnam's Regatta is my favourite beer of all time. I'd love to make a clone of it but not sure if that's quite possible using the chart. If anyone knows of one please let me know.

[Matt12398]

Found one myself. Would be interested if anyone has tried this.

http://jimsbeerkit.com/forum/viewtopic. ... ee1f#p2528

[seymour]

Look at that weird Irish Stout! No roasted barley or black malt, and no hops at all?! The rest of the chart is very precise, do you think those are mistakes? I've never tasted Adnams Irish Stout, have any of you guys?

[orlando]

It's my Birthday on the 9th February (a Saturday) and SWMBO has agreed to take me there for the brewery tour Lunch in the Swan and then a few in the Nelson for afters. So, what would you like to know? Give me a list of questions and I will take them with me and report back. I will take picture where allowed and, having no shame, will ask them for some yeast . If they give me some, which I very much doubt, I will plate it up and make some slants

[Monkeybrew]

It's my Birthday on the 9th February (a Saturday) and SWMBO has agreed to take me there for the brewery tour Lunch in the Swan and then a few in the Nelson for afters. So, what would you like to know? Give me a list of questions and I will take them with me and report back. I will take picture where allowed and, having no shame, will ask them for some yeast . If they give me some, which I very much doubt, I will plate it up and make some slants

Sounds like a good pressie!

I plan a visit there this year, as I'm not too far away in Colchester.

Have fun.

MB

[orlando]

I'm booked in for Saturday Feb. 9th. What do you want to know?

[Monkeybrew]

I'd love to know what makes up 'Ghostship' - what malts and hops they use

[seymour]

I'd love to know what makes up 'Ghostship' - what malts and hops they use

Your answer is clearly stated on the chart shown at the beginning of this thread. I'd recommend studying it before your tour in case it leads to more in-depth questions. Kegman threw us all a HUGE bone with that picture.

Adnams Ghost Ship
4.5% ABV
Grains: Tipple, Rye Crystal Malt, CaraPils Malt
Hops: Chinook, Motueka & Citra
then, of course, it's fermented with their proprietary dual-strain yeast

[gnutz2]

I'm booked in for Saturday Feb. 9th. What do you want to know?

Well, I've allways wonderd how they manage their yeast, specifically with it being a dual strain. How do they keep the right balance? Do they have a lab? Do they acid wash? How many repitches between washing? Do they use the same yeast for all the beers?

May be a little too in depth for a tour guide though