Homebrew Report #260015

[HomeBrewerDude]

This is likely the last homebrew report for yoyo's wedding beer....

Matrimony Pale Ale (just in case batch #260013 fails):
20 # Pale Malt
1.25 # Special B
.5 # Carapils

Mashed at 151F.

2 ounce Target hops (7.5 aa&#37 @ 60 minutes
1 ounce Cascade @ 10 minutes
1 ounce Cascade @ 2 minutes

OG 1.047

Yeast: Wyeast 1056 (American Ale)

This beer rounds out the wedding selections to:
IPA (10 gallons)
Homebrew Report #260012 @ http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2178155
APA (15 gallons - two different batches)
Homebrew Report #260013 @ http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2178632
Homebrew Report #260015
Kolsch (10 gallons)
Homebrew Report #260014 http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2178710

The idea is to have 3 different styles on tap. I hope the IPA and APA are different enough. Will dry hop the APA with Cascade hops.

I might do a cider yet, but I think I'm probably done. Wedding is coming up pretty quick.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Thanks for all the effort!

Now that the major stress of moving is mostly behind us, we'll be able to concentrate on wedding stuff again

 

[HomeBrewerDude]

Thanks for all the effort!

Now that the major stress of moving is mostly behind us, we'll be able to concentrate on wedding stuff again

hahah It's kind of sick that you two actually bought a house and are getting married all within 6 weeks!

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

hahah It's kind of sick that you two actually bought a house and are getting married all within 6 weeks!

No wonder I don't have time to play Ogame anymore.

 

[oogabooga]

Congrats dude Pictures of beer too when it's ready!

 

[HomeBrewerDude]

No wonder I don't have time to play Ogame anymore.

that and someone would kick your ass to your newly purchased curb....

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

that and someone would kick your ass to your newly purchased curb....

This guy?

 

[davmat787]

This makes me want to get back into home brewing in the worst way, I really loved the hobby but for many reasons had to put it on ice for awhile.

From what I remember, a Kolsch is one of the more difficult brews to nail perfectly, is that correct?

Did you dry hop your IPA by chance?

Also noticed you used Cascade hops, that was my favorite for Pale Ales.

 

[HomeBrewerDude]

re: Kolsch question. I find this style pretty easy, although i'm no perfectionist. Basically, you need two things: less is more mentality, and a good Kolsch yeast. Patience doesn't hurt either.

I am not going to dry hop the IPA. I tasted it last night and it is good, but by no means a blow you mind good IPA. Should be a crowd pleaser. I'm saving the dry hopping for the Pale Ale... yes with Cascades... You want that citrus- grapefruit- aroma in that style.

:beer;

This makes me want to get back into home brewing in the worst way, I really loved the hobby but for many reasons had to put it on ice for awhile.

From what I remember, a Kolsch is one of the more difficult brews to nail perfectly, is that correct?

Did you dry hop your IPA by chance?

Also noticed you used Cascade hops, that was my favorite for Pale Ales.