Paul Middleton

Paul Middleton

Jan
01
Brew # 12 - Homegrown Pale Ale Mk II

Brew # 12 - Homegrown Pale Ale Mk II

I've had a bit more practice now so it's time to attempt a steeping recipe again.
6 min read
Dec
09
Brew # 11 - Balter XPA Clone Mk III

Brew # 11 - Balter XPA Clone Mk III

I wasn't happy with Mk II, so I'm giving the Balter XPA clone one last go
4 min read
Nov
24
Brew # 10 - Balter XPA Clone Mk II

Brew # 10 - Balter XPA Clone Mk II

This was a cracking beer last time, so I'm trying again with extra dextrose for a bit more punch
4 min read
Oct
04
Brew # 9 - Morgan’s Balter XPA Clone

Brew # 9 - Morgan’s Balter XPA Clone

Another extract brew - this time, I'm following a Balter XPA clone recipe
4 min read
Sep
13
Brew # 8 - Extra Body Amber Ale

Brew # 8 - Extra Body Amber Ale

Repeating my amber ale, but adding dry malt extract for more body
2 min read
Aug
08
Brew # 7 - German Lager

Brew # 7 - German Lager

Attempting my first lager.
5 min read
Jul
20
Keezer build

Keezer build

I bought a second-hand chest freezer from Gumtree to create a "keezer" (keg freezer).
3 min read
Jul
17
Brew # 6 - Homemade Pale Ale Take 2

Brew # 6 - Homemade Pale Ale Take 2

Re-take of the homemade Pale Ale, this time with new induction cooktop, steeping grains, and Fermentasaurus.
4 min read
Jul
15
Amber Ale closed transfer

Amber Ale closed transfer

I attempt to transfer my Amber Ale from Fermus to keg using pressure (closed transfer)
4 min read
Jul
07
Brew 2 judging

Brew 2 judging

In which I use Charlie Papazian's 20-point scoring system to judge this extract only pale ale.
3 min read