Paul Middleton

Paul Middleton

Sep
12
Brew # 20 - Bohemian Pilsner

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

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

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

Brew # 17 - Kegging

It's time to transfer the Kolsch to the keg.
2 min read
Aug
09
Brew # 17 - Racking

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

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

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

Brew # 15 - Milk Stout

I'm preparing for Winter with a Milk Stout recipe from Jamil Zainasheff's "Brewing Classic Styles"
5 min read
Feb
07
Brew # 14 - Light American Lager

Brew # 14 - Light American Lager

Time to make another lager. This is an extract/adjunct only brew - no grains - for a Light American Lager.
6 min read
Jan
24
Brew # 13 - Australian Sparkling Ale

Brew # 13 - Australian Sparkling Ale

My first attempt at grain mashing, plus using liquid yeast for the first time. Let's hope this Australian Sparkling Ale is worth the effort.
9 min read