Brew Day 11-2-07

[kt88man]

I take it you're using the Wyeast 1187 to attain the 'goblin fruitiness?

I guess so. I freely admit that I am still learning. The recipe is from Beer Captured/Clone.

As an absolute beginner at all grain brewing I have much to learn, you have a head start on me.

I've looked at several clone recipes for Hobgoblin, on JHBF and elsewhere on the web and it does seem that there is quite a variation.

The grain types seem fairly consistent, albeit the ratios vary. However there is a lot of variation in the type and ratio of hops used, together with the type of yeast.

In my previous searching of the web I came across this item, just to further confuse me...

I guess at the end of the day it's a case of tweaking which ever recipe you use until satisfied. I must say that the recipe you posted does sound more akin to the description on the Wychwood Brewery website.

Again, hope it turns out OK. I shall follow this thread with interest.

[gizmo]

I'm a beginner and i've tried a few clones and as long as they taste roughly the same who cares? It is still good beer

[kt88man]

I'm a beginner and i've tried a few clones and as long as they taste roughly the same who cares? It is still good beer

Very true A delightfully liquid learning curve

[Vossy1]

Gr8 pics and post WB

[Western Brewer]

I pitched around 8pm in the end. I had kept in tightly covered to keep the risk of infection to a minimum. Got the temperature up to about 19degC. Seems happy enough this morning. Nice head on it.

[maxashton]

That beer looks fantastic!

Piss up at yours?!