This American Pale Ale (APA) started as a standard Pale Ale and for most of the time I have been making it, it was made wrong, just wrong: way, way too bitter - tasty, but ended up growing some more hair on your chest - not and easy beer to drink. I guess it is always nice to understand that a recipe is developed, and not just made up, but with this I think I'm done - this is … [Read more...]
Low Gravity Pale Ale Brewing Day
The regular pale ale of the household (Oh Mama Pale Ale) has indeed became a must have in the fridge, especially in the summer - my wife loves it and I find it very refreshing. The big problem of late as far as beer drinking is concerned is that we found out that my wife is pregnant! We are expecting another child in the Minimalist household, and that means no more big … [Read more...]
BIAB Brewing Day – Pale Ale
15/06/2015: This brewing day was first published on the 20/04/2015 but it is now updated with the tasting notes you will find at the end. As I'm getting more and more into BIAB, I understand more and more about the process and how to maximize it. So far I had my first one to be a complete fail, the second (call it 1st Pale Ale) be good, the third (2nd Pale Ale) an … [Read more...]
BIAB IPA Brewing Day – improving the BIAB process
20/04/2015: This brewing day was first published on the 02/03/2015 but it is now updated with the tasting notes you will find at the end. After the success of the last BIAB Pale Ale I made, I wanted to try and recreate it while adjusting a couple of things: increasing the gravity levels and giving the beer a less dry and more hoppy taste. My "brewery" (a carton box) is also … [Read more...]