Brew Batch #181 Occasionally

Hit the keg after a good crash to recollect some Wyeast 2124. FG 1.004-0.001 @54F to give it 5.6%. Pretty much in line with last year's batch. I have high hopes for this one in about a month's worth of lagering. Still can't believe that lager yeast is that strong. 

Hot Balls 5K 2023

 

I missed my opportunity at a 114F Heat Index day, but this is the warmest day I thought we'd have left. Celebrated the 3.75 mile journey with Westbrook's Marzebier 2023. A fine nutty libation. Next up Fall Balls?

Brew Batch #182 That Effing Hairpiece in your Bathroom

Inspired by the horrific long brown wig that used to reside on the counter at my old brew buddy's old house, I brewed this Impy brown. On more than one occasion, I imbibed a beer or two there and upon entering the bathroom for relief was horrified by this monstrous long brown wig his daughter used to spread out on the counter. OG 1.064+0.001 @79F. Hoping for about 7% then I'll barrel-age it a bit for some real fun. 

Brew Batch #181 Occasionally

The German Pils summer crusher returns! Albeit towards the end of the summer, but that doesn't seem to be going anywhere any time soon. OG 1.046+0.000@ 72F. Taking it to 58F to start ferm then I'll dial it down to 53F to let it chew and clean. 

Brew Batch #180 KeeWeePee v1.1

FG 1.002-0.001@51F gives this one a solid 5.5%. It's a fan favorite and seemed to be better received than 1.0 due to the dry-hopping. I had to brew a few of my solid recipes to have on tap before I ventured into some new styles in the next few batches. Plus, it's comp time 😉

Brew Batch #180 KeeWeePee v1.1

Getting back to brewing what works before I venture out into Vienna land. This one came in at OG 1.042+0.001 @ 77F. Good BE and the mega 2278 should drop it on down the quaff-ville! Love this recipe. 

Brew Batch #179 WBI (aka Wheat Beer Incident)

OG 1.036+0.001 @74F puts it under last batch but the yeast pitch is seriously strong enough to get it down in numbers. I under pitched WLP300 and will start ferm at 62-64F to stress it into the flavors I'm wanting. This'll be the 4th time I've tried to control this White Labs pitch into giving me what I want, but there may be no comparison to Wyeast 3068 for these types of beers.