Sunday, September 13, 2009

#35 One Putt Twelve IPA


In Theory - American malts and enormous hop additions give this beer a crisp finish and incredible floral hop aroma.

Brew date 09/13/09

OG 1.058
FG 1.013
Approx IBU
Approx BU:GU
ABV 5.9%



Extra Pale LME 5.5lb

2.5lb 2-Row
0.5lb Carapils
0.5lb Crystal 20L
0.5lb Munich

1.0oz Centennial 60min
1.0oz Amarillo 60 Min

0.50oz Amarillo 30min
0.50oz Amarillo 15min
0.50oz Amarillo 5min
0.50z Amarillo Dry Hop day 6


Wyeast American Ale 1056

Full Boil
5.2 added to water

I mashed at a too hot 153ish for 45 minutes
4lb grain in 6 quarts of water - then steeped in 2g's of 170 degree water for 10 minutes.

Main fermentation was at 68 and fell to 64 after 3 days.

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

#34 Hammer and Nail #3


Brew date 8/29/09
Bottle date

Mini-Mash

In Theory - a deceptive combination of malts and hops to provide a dark beer with a lighter, more balanced flavor. It isn't too light, it isn't too heavy, it isn't too sweet, it isn't too bitter

OG 1.051 -
FG 1.014

ABV 4.84%
3lb Extra Pale LME
1.5 lb Pale DME

2.5 lb Pale Ale Malt
8.5 oz Special Roast
8 oz Crystal 60L
4.0oz Chocolate Malt
4.o oz Brown Malt

Willamette 1oz 60 min
Willamette 1oz 15 min

Wyeast British Ale 1098


Mashed at 153 - strike temp was 164

# 33 Grinders Island Pale Ale

Brew date 08/23/09
Bottle date


Mini-Mash
A classic pale ale style. It has a deep amber color and a exceptionally full-bodied, complex character. The fragrant bouquet and spicy flavor are the results of the generous use of the best Cascade hops

OG 1.052
FG 1.012

5lb Extra Pale LME

2-row 2.5 lb
Crystal 60L 0.5lb

Perle 1oz 60 min
Cascade 1oz 15 min
Cascade 0.5oz 0min
Cascade 0.5 DRY HOP

American Ale 1056

Mashed at 153

Card with 4.50 oz corn sugar.