gaggin for it

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the ''gaggin for it''  brew for brighton is under way ....


from my stash ive used

4ky of marris otter
1/2 of caramalt
and 1 kg of crystal malt ...to give it a nice brown colour...


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here are the grains mashing[infusing like a teabag]
at 67 deg for 90 mins...they smell grrrrreeat


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[Roadkill]

Quoting: art b

crystal malt

Not "Crystal Meth" ?  

[Incursus]

Warped minds think alike

[Roadkill]

That's hardcore brewing.  Not sure If I wanna go that far, yet.  

I'm guessing you need slightly more serious equipment for "doing it from scratch" ??

[art b]

Quoting: Roadkill

That's hardcore brewing. Not sure If I wanna go that far, yet.

I'm guessing you need slightly more serious equipment for "doing it from scratch" ??

thats almost true ..

tbh...it needs alot more time...
and has become a hobby involving forums and meeting in pubs...

its much more than it takes to open a can of goo and adding water to it....  although i have still done that with some stout...


the only other things i needed was a pot and a heat source...
it was all set up for around £70

but the difference is noticeable.. its like having a pukka pie ...which is alright in a rush or having a homemade steak and ale pie made with fresh ingredients...

the other advantage [in the long term] is that the cost of an all grain brewing is around £8 for 5 gallons ...

i will add the pics of the process as i go along...

[art b]

''Gaggin for it''
is quite strong dark and hoppy beer ,

heres a piccy of it with the hop bags draining after the boil

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its been outside in the garage for a couple of days and is clearing,
but a bit slowly ,
im going to bottle it this weekend and then let it carbonate over the week,

it will probably take a few weeks to get to its best as this type of beer does..

but i will be bringing a good few pints along to brighton next weekend

[art b]

3 gallons in the keg
and 2 gallons bottled for the brighton weekend

[art b]

bottles labled and ready to go ....

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Gave a bottle of mine to Katie's step dad, (Nobby the farmer, likes his Ales)   he said it was nice but where's the label

No head either but I suppose there wouldn't be as it was bottled after fermentation  

Plenty of damn head when I was trying to fill the damn bottles!

[F Body]

Quoting: art b

''Gaggin for it''
is quite strong dark and hoppy beer ,

How were the hangovers this morning

[Roadkill]

Good stuff - I really liked it.  Bit murky but with no ill effects.

[art b]

ive got a feeling this is going to be a great beer,
when its had time to condition,
it was only 1 week in the bottle so not really at its best,

i had a tester from the keg last nite and it was clearer
but then it hadn't been on a 140 mille journey,

this beer wont be a bright beer as it has quite a bit of roasted barley in it,


i will be keeping a few bottles in a dark place until xmas then it should be excellent

im now thinking of brewing 6 gallons of a golden ipa to use my second keg,

tbh
as we dont drink a lot i can keep a 5/6 gallon keg for over 3 months so..
with two on the go i will have enough beer for this year...

[art b]

i was really impressed with deans white wine...

[Incursus]

Quoting: art b

i was really impressed with deans white wine

Yeah pretty good

Oh and cheers for the bottle under the steps

[Incursus]

Quoting: Incursus

Oh and cheers for the bottle under the steps

Perfect fit

Was very very tasty I must have a go at doing it properly next year.

[art b]

ah it made it back then...

you can actually do small amounts of all grain beer ie 1 gallon batches which can be easier than my 5-6 gallons...

[art b]

Quoting: Incursus

Oh and cheers for the bottle under the steps

we also left you some bread,....

on the roof ....

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Quoting: art b

you can actually do small amounts of all grain beer ie 1 gallon batches which can be easier than my 5-6 gallons...

On my next batch I want to try the Hop tea method you mentioned, just need to find a good how too guide...and some hops.

Quoting: art b

we also left you some bread,....

on the roof ....

As soon as we found out you were our neighbours I said there would be food on the roof before the weekend was out...getting predictable in your old age Mr B

[art b]

Quoting: Incursus

As soon as we found out you were our neighbours I said there would be food on the roof before the weekend was out...getting predictable in your old age Mr B

i dont like to disappoint...


them gulls sounded a bit big..