Barrel emptying - Sept 23, 9am

[Jayme]

Do you mean specifically for Hogie's beer since it started at 1.080? I seriously doubt it will ever reach 1.010 though given the grain bill - even with a healthy fermentation. I don't see autolysis being an issue at all either if he makes sure to crash the beer well.

[RobD]

Can you find out where RobD's beer is sitting? Realistically I think to make a decision, all the options need to be known - if Rob's beer hit the numbers a bit better, I'd say that's the way to go though.

OG: 1.104 (June 18th)
Currently at: 1.042

Used a smackpack of 1056. No starter (which explains the 1.042)

I was planning to rack it over onto some new yeast tonight. I could take a sample when doing that, and take the sample to Chalmers' tonight if someone wanted to taste it before counting on it.

[LiverDance]

i've got a keg of RIS that could be used. It isn't the same recipe though, 1.113 down to 1.030.

[Jayme]

i've got a keg of RIS that could be used. It isn't the same recipe though, 1.113 down to 1.030.

Can you post the recipe? If it's at least in the ballpark, I think so far that's the best option put forward.

[LiverDance]

i've got a keg of RIS that could be used. It isn't the same recipe though, 1.113 down to 1.030.

Can you post the recipe? If it's at least in the ballpark, I think so far that's the best option put forward.

it's the one I brewed up with Steve. It's a dark lord type thing, not sure if it fits with what you guys have but it's an option if you want it:

Amt Name Type # %/IBU
Pale Malt (2 Row) US (2.0 SRM) Grain 1 36.3 %
Roasted Barley (Thomas Fawcett) (609.0 SRM) Grain 2 9.0 %
Barley, Flaked (Thomas Fawcett) (2.0 SRM) Grain 3 4.5 %
Caramel/Crystal Malt - 60L (60.0 SRM) Grain 4 4.5 %
Chocolate Malt (450.0 SRM) Grain 5 3.9 %
Pale Chocolate Malt (200.0 SRM) Grain 6 3.9 %
Oats, Flaked (1.0 SRM) Grain 7 3.2 %
Special B Malt (180.0 SRM) Grain 8 1.9 %
Black (Patent) Malt (500.0 SRM) Grain 9 1.3 %
Pale Liquid Extract (8.0 SRM) Extract 10 22.4 %
Molasses (80.0 SRM) Sugar 11 4.5 %
Honey (1.0 SRM) Sugar 14 4.5 %
Magnum [14.00 %] - Boil 60.0 min Hop 12 127.5 IBUs

[Jayme]

Other than the black patent and the molasses, it's similar - percentages are slightly different too I guess. How does it taste? Steve brought over a bottle one night but my memory is fuzzy at best.

[LiverDance]

Other than the black patent and the molasses, it's similar - percentages are slightly different too I guess. How does it taste? Steve brought over a bottle one night but my memory is fuzzy at best.

It was still tasting "hot", and the molasses was prominent last time I tried it but I knew it was going to need to age. I'm sure once it got diluted it wouldn''t have much of an overall effect on 180ltrs. It's your collective call, either way I have RIS

[mr x]

I think RobD's will be fine if he gets it onto some new yeast. And none of these beers will hit 1.010, 1.030 being a better finish if you start at 1.100. But it would be good to have the option of using LD's in a pinch, if you can work on short notice.

[LiverDance]

I think RobD's will be fine if he gets it onto some new yeast. And none of these beers will hit 1.010, 1.030 being a better finish if you start at 1.100. But it would be good to have the option of using LD's in a pinch, if you can work on short notice.

I can if need be. Also Chalmers and Tim Gregory's beers finished at 1.022 from 1.099

[mr x]

Excellent on both counts.

[JohnnyMac]

Some of us will have 2. Myself and Jmac did 10 gallon batches. I'm still a little uncomfortable with Glenora's volume. That doesn't sound like any kind of standard barrel. We should have 50 gallons of beer ready to go.

Sounds like we have the correct volume if Johnny did a double batch.

10 cornies = 190L =approx 50Gal > 180L stated barrel volume

Sorry fellas, been on the road for way too long and just caught up with this thread.....

I have only brewed a 5 gallon batch as I thought that's what we were all doing in order to allow more people to participate. So, does that mean we're short on volume?

The reported 180 litres was what Daniel at Glenora told me, I'll drop by the warehouse this afternoon and see if there is anything stamped on the butt.

[GAM]

I could brew this weekend or help out if need be. I hate leaf hop.

Sandy

[mr x]

hmmmmmmm, I'm thinking we want RobD in (I'm assuming a blast of fresh yeast will help his out), and possibly LD. Brewing another 5 gallons might mean you are just stuck with 5 gallons if we don't need it, but it's your call. I guess we're keeping hogie on-board?

[GillettBreweryCnslt]

I too could brew this weekend. If it doesn't get used this time I can save it for the next barrel.

Or Sandy and I can get together for a brew

[mr x]

I think that's a good idea if it doesn't put yous out. It will only get better for the next barrel, which won't be long off. But it looks like a hot weekend.

[Graham.C]

... which won't be long off.

How long are you guys going to leave it in the barrel for?

[mr x]

I think 2 months for the first filling.

[Graham.C]

Oh, I was thinking way longer. Good news for us waiting for the second filling.

[GillettBreweryCnslt]

ok, I'll put that on my list of things to do this weekend. Sunday is brew day for me so I'll do it up.

[mr x]

Very good. I really feel we had better be prepared to have 53 gal+ of good beer ready to go.

[GAM]

I too could brew this weekend. If it doesn't get used this time I can save it for the next barrel.

Or Sandy and I can get together for a brew

Your place or mine.

5gal or 10?

Sandy

[GillettBreweryCnslt]

I too could brew this weekend. If it doesn't get used this time I can save it for the next barrel.

Or Sandy and I can get together for a brew

Your place or mine.

5gal or 10?

Sandy

I just checked the schedule and it seems that I'll be brewing first thing Sunday morning. I have a 1 year old so I get up early (like 5:30 early!). So let's plan to brew separately this time. However, I have yet to brew a collaboration brew, so I want in on the North-End brew day!

[chalmers]

I could brew this weekend or help out if need be. I hate leaf hop.

Sandy

Didn't you already brew for the barrel? How is that beer going?

List from the other thread:
1. X
2. Johnny
3. BBB
4. Chalmers
5. Nick (brewed by x)
6. Tim Gregory
7. Sandy
8. Jayme/Gavin
9. hogie

Any action on your beer, hogie?

Next Barrel List so far:

1. Andy
2. Graham
3. LD
4. Cornelius Alphonse
5. Know1
6. Fishdisease
7. Dirt chicken
8. Maltster
9. Bluenose
10. Rubbertoe

[mr x]

He did, but I want to make sure we have enough beer. I had been assuming jmac had brewed 10 gallons, which he did not. And I'm still not sure what to do with hogie's beer, kinda waiting for feedback from the other participants.....

[hogie]

I'll check the gravity again tonight but there was no change on Monday when I last checked.