Brew Batch #70 Blueberry Stout

Kegged 2.5C of this one today and bottled a case in nice blue crowned long necks. I ended up using the entire 120mls for blueberry flavoring because the 60mls in the secondary just didn't get me there. Hopefully it doesn't overpower the roast character, but live and learn, FG 1.008+0.001 @68F to give it a nice 4.99%abv. I missed using real fruit like I have on previous batches (WMB) but also realize the tedious nature of doing .You have to worry about continued fermentation sometimes, racking and losing volume, etc. I'm not the only brewmaster that likes using real fruit, so maybe I can find a way to balance old school and new techniques. On a side note, the Imperial Red dropped to 1.025, needless to say AM 1056 from Wyeast is a mule!

Our Tastes-- Pay it Forward Cocoa Porter

Canned only a year ago 10/01/14 (or so), I put this favorite style of mine to the test. Pouring a clear yet particulate medium to dark brown highlighted in red, the nose on this one is superb. A warm cocoa and ethanol mix. As I quaff, the complexity of the roasted malt bill and bittersweet cocoa blend together impeccably. This is the only West 6th Brewing beer I've had. Pay it Foward's body is full for such a clear beer and the 7%abv is only slightly noticeable. Hhhmmm, good thing I have KY connections may need a solid sixer of this one for further QC.