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Oct
24
Brew # 22 - Belgian Blonde Ale
Second all grain beer for the Grainfather is this Belgian Blonde recipe, another from Jamil Zainasheff.
3 min read
Oct
03
Brew # 21 - Juicy XPA
I had an extract kit I'd never got around to brewing, so I thought I'd test extract brewing with the Grainfather S40 to see if it worked...it did.
4 min read
Sep
12
Brew # 20 - Bohemian Pilsner
This is my first all grain brew with my new toy...the Grainfather S40. I'm starting with a Bohemian Pilsner, just in time for the warmer weather.
7 min read
Nov
15
Brew # 19 - Balter XPA Clone mk IV
I like Balter XPA. After a couple of unsatisfactory attempts previously, this time I'm trying the Aussie Brewmakers version.
2 min read
Oct
16
Brew # 18 - Little Creatures Bright Ale Clone
For brew 18 I'm trying a different recipe and returning to the HDPE fermenting bin for this Little Creatures Bright Ale extract clone from Aussie Brewmakers.
4 min read
Aug
30
Brew # 17 - Kegging
It's time to transfer the Kolsch to the keg.
2 min read
Aug
09
Brew # 17 - Racking
After prepping the wort yesterday, today I'm racking from the HDPE bin to the Snubby Fermus and pitching the yeast.
2 min read
Aug
08
Brew # 17 - Kolsch
I was going to brew a stronger American Lager, but I can't get the yeast. I could get Kolsch yeast so...Kolsch it is.
3 min read
May
03
Brew # 16 - Australian Sparkling Ale Mk II
This is a repeat of the previously disastrous Australian Sparkling Ale brew from a few months back.
5 min read
May
02
Brew # 15 - Milk Stout
I'm preparing for Winter with a Milk Stout recipe from Jamil Zainasheff's "Brewing Classic Styles"