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Evaluating my first hard cider
A few weeks back, I wrote about my first attempt at a cider. The recipe was dead simple (in fact, I called it Dead Simple Hard Cider), and the whole thing had fermented out in around two weeks. It clocked … Continue reading
Beer Tasting: Session Stout
I’ve had this beer on tap for about a month; it has been really enjoyable! Session Stout The Basics 1.042 s.g., 1.012 f.g., 3.9% abv, 31 IBU, 42 SRM Appearance Clear, black beer, with a fine tan head that is … Continue reading
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Tagged irish stout, session beers, Session Stout, tastings
Thanksgiving IPA 2017: Recipe & Tasting
I wanted to have a nice IPA on-hand for Thanksgiving. So, I brewed up a recipe based on my Centennial IPA, first brewed last year. The base beer is a favorite of mine, so it seemed like an easy choice. … Continue reading
Festbier Head-to-Head
I’ve been wanting to do a head-to-head comparison of my festbier versus commercial examples, and finally got the chance to do so tonight. My buddy Steve stopped by, and I poured out three sampler glasses for each of us. Steve … Continue reading
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Tagged festbier, lager, Oktoberfest, tastings
Beer Tasting: Dark Helmet Schwarzbier
My schwarzbier has been kegged for over a month, and seems to be at its peak. Tasting time! Dark Helmet Schwarzbier The Basics 1.046 o.g., 1.014 f.g., 4.2% abv, 26 estimated IBU, 28 SRM Appearance Clear brown beer with a … Continue reading
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Tagged Dark Helmet Schwarzbier, DHS, lager, Schwarzbier, tastings
