On Tap (Feb 8th 2010)
Been a fun week wrapping up projects and getting ready to start the new job. My new role will involve wearing a suite again, something I have not done since 1998. Just ordered 3 new ones and some shirts, got to say its nice to wear them again, kind of a work uniform.
It was fun researching Theakston Old Peculier and finally publish the recipe. I expect to begin the brew later this week. Here are the rest of my brewing updates in this weeks On Tap update.
Primary
- Twelfth Night Stout (2 days (p) ) – A new extract recipe from Northern Brewer featuring the PacMan ale yeast strain from Rogue. This one is an ass-kicking 70 IBU stout. This is destined for the keg. The OG came in close to the recipe and all is well in the primary so far.
Secondary
- Fullers London Pride clone (1 wk (p), 3 days (s) ) – came out crystal clear from the primary with the FG exactly on target. Colour and aroma were promising. Could this be another winner?
Bottle/Keg Conditioning
- Spitfire Premium Ale clone (1 wk (p), 2wks (s), 3 days (b)) – my 2nd pass at Spitfire Ale, the Shepherd Neame classic from Kent UK. Came out a little cloudy from the secondary, little surprised as I used finings. Must have been the dry hopping and some yeast activity. It is clearing in the bottle and the flavour was great.
- Grateful Dead Guy Ale (1wk (p), 2wks (s), 3 days (b)) – a new special edition kit from Northern Brewer using the newly released PacMan ale yeast strain from Wyeast/Rogue Breweries. Came out of the secondary crystal clear and tasting yummy, I had 2 sample glasses even though it was flat. I cannot wait for this one to be ready
- Lord Fatbottom Ale (1 mth (p), 10 1/2 wks (s)) – sitting peacefully as part of its 6 month rest.
- Flowers Original Ale clone (1 wk (p), 1 wk (s), 2 weeks (b)) – my first brew of 2010 and first attempt at the classic Flowers recipe. Still cooking, will not touch for at least another week, maybe 2.
- Dogfish Head 90 min IPA clone (1 wk (p), 3 wks (s), 11 wks (b) ) – Only ONE MORE WEEK remaining of its 3 month rest, can we resist. I know I will try 😉
Drinking
- Swampswill 6X (1 wk (p), 1 wk (s), 4 wks, 3 days (b)) – my first attempt at a true Wadworth 6X clone. Not as I had hoped due to the use of oak chips. See review.
- Chiswick ESB (1 wk (p), 2 wks (s), 6 wks (b)) – version 1.0 of my Fullers ESB clone. Still improving with age, with 6 weeks in the bottle, only 4 22 oz bottles left
- Draught Irish Ale (1 wk (p), 1 wk (s), 4 wks (k)) – my first attempt at Northern Brewers Irish Ale. Solid keg brew, does well with the BeerGas. Been taken offline whilst my keg system is out on loan to a friend (see below)
- Dry Irish Stout (1 wk (p), 1 wk (s), 4 wks (k)) – my second batch of Northern Brewers Guinness clone. Finally picked up by my friend for his poker night. Went over and installed my keg system for him to use. Tasted great. Hope they all enjoy.
