We're considering:
1. Apple Cider
2. Mead
3. Beer (TBD)
Who would have known that fermentation would be so entertaining and satisfying? We'll post an update with what we have gone ahead with to finish out the year.
Friday, November 19, 2010
What's in store
Since we've had a successful first batch of beer, we're starting to map out what we'd like to accomplish before the end of the 2010 year.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Brew stats
Here are some stats on our first brew!
Brew #1
Beer: Pseudo Lager
Brew date: 10 Oct 10
Conditioning: 13 Oct 10
Bottling: 31 Oct 10
ABV: unknown (forgot to take the initial reading of the mash) guestimate 8-10%
Carbonation method: Primer
Tasting notes and observations:
07 Nov 10: Day 7 after bottling, slight fizz upon opening the bottle, which is a good sign that the yeast is still working away. Still light in body and taste.
14 Nov 10: Day 14 after bottling, more audible fizz from bottle opening. Flavors have developed to more of a pale ale.
18 Nov 10: Day 18 after bottling, clear carbonation has been achieved in beer. Clear floral aromas from the brew.
We're reserving a 6-pack as part of our Beer Library to be enjoyed at other dates to see how this beer develops!
As we can see, clearly after 18 days post bottling, is when you can crack one of these open and truly enjoy all the nuances that this beer can offer.
Brew #1
Beer: Pseudo Lager
Brew date: 10 Oct 10
Conditioning: 13 Oct 10
Bottling: 31 Oct 10
ABV: unknown (forgot to take the initial reading of the mash) guestimate 8-10%
Carbonation method: Primer
Tasting notes and observations:
07 Nov 10: Day 7 after bottling, slight fizz upon opening the bottle, which is a good sign that the yeast is still working away. Still light in body and taste.
14 Nov 10: Day 14 after bottling, more audible fizz from bottle opening. Flavors have developed to more of a pale ale.
18 Nov 10: Day 18 after bottling, clear carbonation has been achieved in beer. Clear floral aromas from the brew.
We're reserving a 6-pack as part of our Beer Library to be enjoyed at other dates to see how this beer develops!
As we can see, clearly after 18 days post bottling, is when you can crack one of these open and truly enjoy all the nuances that this beer can offer.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Trial run, or not?
We made our commitment to homebrewing with the purchase of the brew kit from San Francisco Brewcraft. After much deliberation, we decided to get the half glass brew kit.
Being lager drinkers, we were looking for a lager to brew, unfortunately that requires colder brewing temps, so we got a Pseudo Lager receipe as our first run!
More info in another post.
Being lager drinkers, we were looking for a lager to brew, unfortunately that requires colder brewing temps, so we got a Pseudo Lager receipe as our first run!
More info in another post.
Friday, October 1, 2010
Starting from scratch.
We're both green behind the ears with the art and science of homebrewing.
M is trained in all things biochemically and biologically active, while J is trained in all things art. Both of us have something to bring to the table while we embark on this journey of learning how to brew at home.
Right now we're both trying to get our feet wet with the process of home brewing and hoping to keep the unwanted bugs out of our first batch!
We're looking to take in all of the microbrews available in SF and also share our adventure of batches concocted at home.
Cheers!
M is trained in all things biochemically and biologically active, while J is trained in all things art. Both of us have something to bring to the table while we embark on this journey of learning how to brew at home.
Right now we're both trying to get our feet wet with the process of home brewing and hoping to keep the unwanted bugs out of our first batch!
We're looking to take in all of the microbrews available in SF and also share our adventure of batches concocted at home.
Cheers!
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