Hoppy Halloween 2022

Came and went with a big hitter from Formation Brewing Co in it, Teenage Dirtbag's Summer Job. That barrel-aged wheatwine on insane amounts of coconut (toasted and raw) and banana chips. It garnered a 38 and went to miniBOS in its category but alas left without bling. Heyman! This is a tough year ender for the Midwest HBOY circuit, so I'll take it. Just didn't care for the judge's comments on how he didn't like this type of beer. Thought they just judged it on what it was? 

Brew Batch #173 Grandma's Hotbox

Since Mercy Bo Coupe didn't quite turn out the way I had planned it was time to move on and possibly help with some R&D. Delving into the usual Berliner base, this one will have pie crusts and some form of apple pie placed in it. Of course, this time I forgot the grain hadn't been milled when I put it in the bucket so when I started to pour it was whole. 😒 Which led to a scrambling for a sein to get the grain out of the water and mill it before use but some was obviously left behind. OG 1.030+0.003 @ 90F BUT CBB came through with a monster Chico ale pitch so in theory I can still get it down to a respectable FG for a nice 4% abv. We'll see.....

Brew Batch #172 It Ain't Helen...Georgia

FG 1.006-0.001 @56F for a solid 6% Prost! If you haven't had this gold medal winner from FOAM Cup 2021, contact your local distributor. May have to see if there's a FL comp soon 😣

Brew Batch #172 It Ain't Helen ...Georgia

Yeah, I'm behind on brewing this one as a seasonal fo sho' but I just couldn't let it go. I feel like as good as this recipe is that enjoying it still at Thanksgiving is ok. FG 1.050+0.001 @80F on a mound of Wyeast 2308 should yield a 6% fall beauty.