May Homebrewing Update
May 15, 2008 12:41 pm Homebrewing
OK, back to brewing this weekend after a 3 week break. I almost did an extract batch this weekend just to save a little time, but I couldn’t bring myself to spend the extra $20-25.This weekend will be another Two Hearted IPA clone. I’m extremely happy with how this last one turned out, even if it is a bit cloudy. It smells and tastes fantastic. I’m probably going to end up making it my go to brewing beer from here on ou, hoping to perfect it along the way.
Pictured in the photo to the right is my Mango Blonde, my Raspberry Wheat and my Imperial IPA. After working on the Mango for 4 years, I think this is my last attempt. I just don’t get any mango taste or aroma that comes through so it seems like a waste of time and energy. It was a worthy effort but it’s time to hang it up.
You may remember my brewing schedule that I set up back in January, here’s the list as it stands right now:
May
Russian Imperial Stout
Weissbier
Two Hearted Clone
June
Belgian Dark Strong
Oktoberfest
July
Pumpkin Beer
Chocolate Cherry Stout
August
Schwarzbier
Robust Porter
September
Dopplebock
Christmas Ale
Imperial IPA
October
80 Schilling
Southern English Brown
November
Belgian Dubbel
Oatmeal Stout
Two Hearted Clone
December
English Barleywine
Brown Porter
I originally was going to brew a Belgian Dark Strong this month, but the Belgian beers just aren’t doing it for me as much anymore. I find them a bit too sweet and I can’t drink more than one without wishing I had something a bit hoppier. So I’ve decided to move the Weiss beer up to May and I’m thinking about taking the BDS out all together and moving the English Barleywine up to June and finding something else to brew in December.
Also, if anyone is interesting in homebrewing and has never done it or if you just want to help, you’re always welcome to come over to the house and help out.
Tags: Homebrewing, imperial stout, mango, two hearted
Sam H :
Date: May 15, 2008 @ 1:29 pm
How did your Pliny clone turn out?
Garrett S. :
Date: May 15, 2008 @ 1:43 pm
I’m doing an IPA soon after a Munich Helles I have planned. Mind sharing your recipe for the Two Hearted Clone? I have some Centennial I was going to use, which as I understand is the only hop they use for it.
Also, your brewing schedule is pretty impressive. I’m at 9 batches for the year so far, and I’m starting to run out of carboys and fridge space. I think I hear a chest freezer calling my name…
William :
Date: May 15, 2008 @ 7:43 pm
What day do you plan to brew? I’m planning to brew a pale ale Sunday.
BMock :
Date: May 15, 2008 @ 8:45 pm
Mike,
You’re always a welcome addition to the Brews meetings, but I emplore you to bring your Oktoberfest to the October meeting. Mmm…tasty!
Mike :
Date: May 19, 2008 @ 7:15 am
Sam:
The Pliny clone may be the best beer I’ve ever made and I’m pretty critical of my own beer.
Garrett:
I actually just bought Northern Brewer’s Two Hearted clone kit and bought some additional grains to bump up the recipe a bit.
William:
I usually brew on Saturdays, but fair warning, I usually start at 7:30-8AM.
Brad:
Absolutely!