Brewday Sun 15 April - Crowd Pleaser

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Wez

Brewday Sun 15 April - Crowd Pleaser

Post by Wez » Sat Apr 14, 2007 8:24 am

My second AG brewday will be tomorrow, im doing this:

http://jimsbeerkit.co.uk/forum/viewtopi ... tisfaction

The only difference is that i'm upping the batch size from 23L to 25L so i'm upping ingredients accordingly and using 4.9kg pale malt then 82g then 16g Goldings.

From reading the threads this brew is called various things such as Wheelers Carolines Ale, i've gone for Crowd Pleaser as i'm hoping it will be a brew that most of my family and friends will enjoy.

I managed 74% eff on my last brew so if i get the same i'd have an OG of 1044 giving about 4.7abv.

Wish me luck for Brewday 2!!
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Vossy1

Post by Vossy1 » Sat Apr 14, 2007 8:26 am

A fine brew, I may be joining you by brewing this myself tomorrow Wez 8)

Have a great day :wink:
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louthepoo

Post by louthepoo » Sat Apr 14, 2007 10:38 am

I like the look of that, really simple! i've been looking for different brews that are a bt different (with loads of different grains/hops etc) but i think i'll give that a go as its got a good reputation on here :D
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AT

Post by AT » Sat Apr 14, 2007 12:55 pm

Good luck Wez i hope it goes as well as the first time :D
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prolix

Post by prolix » Sun Apr 15, 2007 12:19 am

i love this one
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Wez

Post by Wez » Sun Apr 15, 2007 7:19 am

Mash Started at 07:10 now for breakfast!

4.9kg MO at 65 degrees for 90 mins.
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PieOPah

Post by PieOPah » Sun Apr 15, 2007 7:49 am

Good luck with the brew day.
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eskimobob

Post by eskimobob » Sun Apr 15, 2007 8:38 am

Good luck Wez :D
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Wez

Post by Wez » Sun Apr 15, 2007 8:52 am

And....we're sparging, all before 9am :D
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Wez

Post by Wez » Sun Apr 15, 2007 8:57 am

:D

The run-off temp is around 60 degrees, what hydrometer reading should i be looking for for 1006?
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Wez

Post by Wez » Sun Apr 15, 2007 9:20 am

DaaB as ever you're a star!
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Wez

Post by Wez » Sun Apr 15, 2007 10:21 am

Collected 25L and the SG hadn't got down to 1006 so quite hopeful, Boil started 10:10 had a major battle with the hot break! Managed to keep it under control with only a bit boiling over! Good job i'm boiling in the garage :D
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Wez

Post by Wez » Sun Apr 15, 2007 11:58 am

Hops settling and cooler set up ready for action. Hoping to have it put to bed in another hour! Then enjoy the sunshine. :lol:
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Wez

Post by Wez » Sun Apr 15, 2007 5:09 pm

Well i'd got it all wrapped up by 1pm today. Bit dissapointed with my efficiency, used 4.9kg MO and ended up with 25L at 1042 (20 deg) so i get that to 71% managed 74% on my last one and had hoped to improve but oh well, if this goes down to 1008 i'll end up with a 4.6abv beer which is about right anyway. Yeast starter pitched just waiting for lift off now :D
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Wez

Post by Wez » Sun Apr 15, 2007 5:43 pm

To be honest im happy with anything around 4.5 can have more pints before i hit the floor !
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