Brew Batch #4

Well Dunkelweizen hit the bottles tonight and we got a nice batch of 48 12oz brown longnecks with red caps and 3 "mutty" bottles. Looks and smells like it is going to be a good batch especially since this is the batch that I had to recover the rubber grommet from the bottom of. Should be ready to try in about 2 weeks. I let the batch really ferment well and am going to let it condition for at least 2 weeks before I try it just so I give it enough time to really get nice (or not). FG 1.007+0.001 @74F to give it 5.6%alc. cont. Going to try to come up with a label that incorporates "DunkelVee" in it, if it turns out okay.

Brew Batch #3

The Nut Brown Ale went to bottle tonight and made 48 12oz green long-neck with green cap maximum. I also got a "mutty" 6 pack of various bottles for gifts to friends. This batch racked off nicely and bottled even better. I would guess that 80% or more of these bottles will be poured to perfection without ANY sediment!! FG 1.004+0.002 @76F giving it 4.4 alc. cont.

Brew Batch #4

Started a little "Dunkel Vee" tonight. This batch was smooth sailing all the way through. The smack pack rose nicely, the brewing process went well and the ice bath dropped it to 90F in 30 minutes. So it was a bit of a shock when I pushed the rubber grommet through the lid. Thanks to Merry and some ingenuity, we replaced the lid with the one from #3 (which is going to be bottled this week and is done fermenting) and just left the grommet in the wort because we didn't have anything long enough to get it out, plus I had already pitched. However, it is bubbling away in the brew room so it must be okay for now.
Dunkelweizen OG 1.046+0.001@66F.

Our Tastes-- Miller Lite

Not the classiest of beers but definitely one of my summer favorites. However, now that they are owned by South African Brewing Co. I am not sure how to take it. I may try a Budweiser switch, but it makes me gassy, like the fermenting wort;)On a brighter note you are able to crush your cans and get $13 for 50lbs at Al Recycling Center on the N. Blvd

Our Tastes-- Beck's Oktoberfest

Now this has been quite a treat! A case of these is only $15 at Dirk's Filet and Vine, thanks Ted. At this rate I may stock up and make this my Augustfest, Septemberfest, etc. for some time to come. It has a great deep amber color with a heavy head. But then again even if it were a mediocre import, I would still pay $15 a case just for the bottles, which by the way will house some lovely NBA!! Pick up a case and share at your next TnDC.