Brew Batch #182 That Effing Hairpiece in your Bathroom

Well, it took 6 full days and an extra packet of 05 to get it started but then it was done in 2 days?!! FG 1.006-0.001@ 56F so it's fully attenuated to give it 7.88%. I just hope it didn't get infected at all during that extreme lag time. Used the monstrous yeast cake to finish off my latest sour project and it has it fermenting already in less than 3 hours, so it's healthy now. Also revived Lil' Le' Arthur as it had good spirit notes left even after a year since last aging. Took it a full day to stop leaking but swelled nicely and currently has this batch in it. We'll see what happens by January 1st or so. 

Brew Batch #183 Grandma's Hotbox Fall Edition?

The need for a sour right now is a must, it keeps the neighbors off the REALLY good stuff. Tang! The Astronaut Drink is empty with only the remaining samples at 50 West/Ocelot Classic in VA. So, to refill the same keg I simply whipped up the standard Berliner and now have to decide on which way to go with it. I'm leaning towards cranberry pie BUT also have a fruity or lemon notion rolling around in my noggin. Forgot to take OG, but a monster pitch of 001 from CBB almost always takes it to the 4.5% range. Soured on 2 GoodBelly shots and awaiting mega Cal Ale pitch. 

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 😉