We do Thanksgiving every year - it is one of those things my wife insists is part of our life. Despite the fact she hasn't lived in the USA for nearly 10 years now and I never did (only visited), we mark Thanksgiving every year on the last Saturday of November (no days off for a Thursday...). I have no doubt that we will continue having Thanksgiving in our house in the coming … [Read more...]
High gravity IPA brewing day using spraymalt
11/05/2015: This brewing day was first published on the 30/03/2015 but it is now updated with the tasting notes you will find at the end. I have been trying to make a high gravity beer for a while now but usually I fail. I think it is my greed that pushes me to add too much water to make more beer, which dilutes the wort too much. Today I think I made it: I brewed an IPA … [Read more...]
Spraymalt and steeping brew day – maybe a British Ale?
Spraymalt and steeping brew day - maybe a British Ale? 23/02/2015: This brewing day was first published on the 28/12/2015 but it is now updated with the tasting notes you will find at the end. On Christmas day I had a chance to brew (we don't do Christmas, so it made sense) and so I dug into my brewery box (sitting on the top shelf) to see what I have to play with. In the … [Read more...]
Slow weekend with some promises for tomorrow
I haven't had much time this weekend, aiming to spend more time outdoors, but I managed to get couple of things done with some excitement about tomorrow. The Black Ale BIAB has moved to the fridge to get the carbonation settled after 2 weeks of priming. Tomorrow I'm planning to try the first one with the rest waiting for next weekend - this is something I'm looking forward … [Read more...]