Gallon Test Brew...

Had a good one? Tell us about it here - and don't forget - we like pictures!
Post Reply
bod

Post by bod » Mon Jun 05, 2006 10:14 am

this isnt just beer, its hand crafted, loveingly brewed beer by the experts. M&S, not just yer usual crap. :lol:
Top
mysterio

Post by mysterio » Fri Jun 09, 2006 10:05 am

I'm really tempted to do a gallon brew of mead. It could probably be done in less than an hour, I reckon -- I think it only needs to be boiled for 15 minutes.
Top
User avatar
Reg
I do it all with smoke and mirrors
Posts: 2119
Joined: Fri Dec 17, 2004 1:00 pm
Location: Knebworth, UK
Contact:
Contact Reg

Post by Reg » Sat Jun 10, 2006 10:27 pm

Keep it going DaaB, there will be natural yeasts in the cherry skins, but if well washed hopefully your ale yeast will dominate, you Belgian you! :D

I guess I should report that I succeeded in oxidising some of my bottles of beer... :(
Top
PieOPah

Post by PieOPah » Sun Jun 11, 2006 5:58 am

How many cherries did you use and what type? I've always wanted to try a cherry/chocolate stout :)
Top
User avatar
Reg
I do it all with smoke and mirrors
Posts: 2119
Joined: Fri Dec 17, 2004 1:00 pm
Location: Knebworth, UK
Contact:
Contact Reg

Post by Reg » Mon Jun 12, 2006 12:27 am

Whilst they make their beer lambically, I believe such stallwarts as Belle Vue Kriek make their beers from pale malts then age them, then add cherries, then age them again... ;)
Top
User avatar
Reg
I do it all with smoke and mirrors
Posts: 2119
Joined: Fri Dec 17, 2004 1:00 pm
Location: Knebworth, UK
Contact:
Contact Reg

Post by Reg » Sun Jul 02, 2006 9:50 pm

Two weeks has passed...

Is it time for a sneaky taste? :D
Top
Road Runner

Post by Road Runner » Sun Jul 02, 2006 10:24 pm

Depends if his month of abstinance is up yet I guess!
Top
User avatar
Reg
I do it all with smoke and mirrors
Posts: 2119
Joined: Fri Dec 17, 2004 1:00 pm
Location: Knebworth, UK
Contact:
Contact Reg

Post by Reg » Sun Jul 02, 2006 11:08 pm

QUOTE (Daft as a Brush @ Jul 2 2006, 10:01 PM) Although technicaly i've been put on another months ban from the doc I did sneak a bottle in. It was pleasant enough but really needed more cherrys. While there was an unmistakable cherry taste, it didnt have the concentrated cherry flavour of a Belgium Kreik.

I have since done another mini brew for a friend and perfected the technique using some modified equipment, in particular I have ditched the clumsy and messy grain bag and employed a colander as hop strainer.

I'll document it later if anyone is interested but have had to return the digi-camera for the time being :(
I think the seiving / colander thing worked out best for me in the end...

Glad to hear you had the chance for at least a peek at your brew... ;)

Gwaaan... we like the documenting thing here. Text can always be filled in with pics later. :D
Top
Post Reply

Return to “Brewdays”