Mar 13, 2015

Brew Batch #66 (or #1) Jake's Juice AG

Though it be Friday the 13th, today was my lucky day. Today was my first GAG (going all grain)! We brewed 10 gallons and split them between 2 different yeasts to see if there was a certain profile we liked most with the brew. Threw together some pilsner, white wheat and honey malt to create the mash, then used the usual hops and added some Sumiton, AL honey to it at flash out. It's usually made with honey procured from Auburn only, but I told Jake a long time ago that would be the biggest variable because I couldn't always guarantee the same honey. Using the Brew Magic for the first time was exhilarating and nearly as gut wrenching as the "maiden voyage" a couple for weeks ago. I got a better handle on the flow of the system and even had to deal with a little stuck sparge. But when we tested the OG and profile, it was spot on. From a data standpoint all of the research I did on the kölsch beer type was well worth it. OG 1.050+ 0.002@ 82F with Wyeast 1010 going into 1 carboy and 2565 going into the other. See you all in 4 to 6 weeks at the tasting room;)