March 2012
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Oatmeal Stout
With summer right around the corner you would think its time to brew up a few lighter refreshing beers for the upcoming hot months. But just as the weather has been undecided (65 and sunny Sunday, snow/hail/rain/wind Monday), so will I. I have been on a run of lighter brews so I thought it would be good to brew up something dark and smooth. And what is better then a tasty Oatmeal Stout. I had...
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Special Bitter Tasting
Appearance - Good clarity (not seen here, just moved keg around). Darker Copper color. Two finger fluffy white head that dissipates pretty quickly to a thin white layer that lasts the entire pint.
Aroma - Not a ton of definable aroma. Mostly floral hops followed by a bit of earthy/toasted notes.
Taste - Starts a little sweet with a bit of bready characteristics and then moves toward the fruity...
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Think Metric, Brew Metric, Drink Metric!
I have officially switched my whole brewing system and notes to the metric system. Well all but gallons and quarts since my sight glass and system make that hard to change. My friend called me a nerd the other day for being excited about it, but oh well what does she know. In school I prefer to work in metric for the ease of calculations, so it really is beneficial. I just purchased a grain...
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Black IPA
I enjoy a good Black IPA, Cascadian Dark Ale, whatever the hell you want to call it. But I also dislike an IPA that is just colored black. While I don’t need a ton of dark chocolate/roast, I do appreciate a brew that shows signs or even hints that a dark malt went into it other then just for color. I obviously didn’t go crazy with dark malts, kept it simple with the Carafa and a touch...
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I just bought a bottle of Dogfish Head 120 minute IPA at the grocery store by my parents place. Its not something I have ever sought out but since it was right in front of me for a decent price I thought I might as well pick it up. Sometimes I think I am the only person in the world but I am not the biggest fan of the brewery. I think all there beers are good, but nothing really blows my mind. Yes...
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Imperial Stout
I have been planning on brewing a big Imperial Stout since I brewed the barleywine back in November. Something big dark and strong to get me through colder months next year. I was hoping to get this brewed in early January to give it almost 12 months to age but I kept pushing it back since I wanted more to drink sooner. But finally this last weekend I brewed it up. I realized after I mashed in I...
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