Hi all, Happy Brew year.
Its been a lot longer than my usual intermission between posts, mainly due to me moving into a house, leaving the flat after 5 years.
We (myself and my wife) moved at the beginning of Dec and while its felt like home instantly there is a number of improvements and add 'our touches' across the house to make it more us.
With us also hosting Christmas and inviting my parents over during the Christmas period I wanted get a brew on, as 5 months break was too much and I probably annoyed the wife too much complaining I wanted to brew but couldn't, as things were all boxed up.
I managed to fit a brew in and get it ready for Christmas, I would of preferred longer time but at least I could determine I could do it at a push.
It probably was the best brew day to date, not only did I not have to worry regarding leaving things out or in the way, as our new home has an internal garage, but the smell didn't upset the wife nor did I have to book a day off to do it as I just got up early doing it on the weekend.
The recipe was abit of a test - borrowing elements from different recipes I've done in the past, however I did name it - Home is where the Hop Is. No label currently due to Christmas and things being Topsy Turvey due to silly season.
I will keep the malt profile, however the hops might change and use it showcase different hops.
Either this was a fluke or due to the temps I started at but I got the best efficiency I have ever got, so instead of aiming for a seasonable - 3.8% it actually came out at 5.2% however even with me and dad drinking a few pints each during Christmas eve and Boxing day we didn't notice it.
So all good things....as I type this and munching on my Christmas chocolate I'm getting the craving for my Brann's Breakfast stout....
Until next time.....Happy Brewing
Its been a lot longer than my usual intermission between posts, mainly due to me moving into a house, leaving the flat after 5 years.
We (myself and my wife) moved at the beginning of Dec and while its felt like home instantly there is a number of improvements and add 'our touches' across the house to make it more us.With us also hosting Christmas and inviting my parents over during the Christmas period I wanted get a brew on, as 5 months break was too much and I probably annoyed the wife too much complaining I wanted to brew but couldn't, as things were all boxed up.
I managed to fit a brew in and get it ready for Christmas, I would of preferred longer time but at least I could determine I could do it at a push.
It probably was the best brew day to date, not only did I not have to worry regarding leaving things out or in the way, as our new home has an internal garage, but the smell didn't upset the wife nor did I have to book a day off to do it as I just got up early doing it on the weekend.
The recipe was abit of a test - borrowing elements from different recipes I've done in the past, however I did name it - Home is where the Hop Is. No label currently due to Christmas and things being Topsy Turvey due to silly season.I will keep the malt profile, however the hops might change and use it showcase different hops.
Either this was a fluke or due to the temps I started at but I got the best efficiency I have ever got, so instead of aiming for a seasonable - 3.8% it actually came out at 5.2% however even with me and dad drinking a few pints each during Christmas eve and Boxing day we didn't notice it.
So all good things....as I type this and munching on my Christmas chocolate I'm getting the craving for my Brann's Breakfast stout....
Until next time.....Happy Brewing
