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Well that is another week of looking after the grand children over. Time for them to go home for school.
Spring
Sun shining. Spring is just about here.
So Much Time
More time than I know what to do with.
2nd Jab
Off soon for my much delayed second covis jab
Vaccine
Had my first Corona vaccine. Hopefull we will soon be released from lockdown.
At long last
At last a speed to be proud of.
Update
A lot has happened since my last post. Luckily nothing serious, just I have been busy.
I will try to keep this blog updated in the future. (Famous last words)
London Craft Beer Festival
The weekend of the 5th and 6th August saw the London Craft Beer Festival. Luckily for me my son had bought tickets and invited me to Colchester.
Friday was a day off so I caught the train to Colchester stooping at several watering holes before he got home from work.
We were not sure of the format for the festival as the tickets were quite expensive, but the line-up of Brewers seem good.
After queueing for about 45 minutes we were finally admitted and our plan of the venue and glasses collected we headed off to the first mini-bar. It was at this point that we realised why the tickets were a bit more that the usual Camra event.
Beers were a small “taster” rather than the traditional 1/2 or 1 pint. However there was no charge. This suited me as it meant that we could taste as many beer styles from as many of the brewers as we wanted without getting too drunk. In fact the only charges were for merchandise and food.
“Selfie” in one of the Halls
More intense tasting 🙂
The crowds built up 🙁
The outside eating area (between showers), where there was street food to suit everyone.
All in all it was a fantastic day. Thank you James for treating me. Returned home Sunday afternoon for a well earned rest at work Monday.
ESB Recipe
2017 #001
Strong Bitter (11 C)
Type: All Grain
Batch Size: 22.50 l
Boil Size: 29.71 l
Boil Time: 90 min
End of Boil Vol: 26.56 l
Final Bottling Vol: 19.50 l
Fermentation: Ale, Two Stage
Batch Size: 22.50 l
Boil Size: 29.71 l
Boil Time: 90 min
End of Boil Vol: 26.56 l
Final Bottling Vol: 19.50 l
Fermentation: Ale, Two Stage
Date: 16 Apr 2017
Brewer: Ayepee
Asst Brewer:
Equipment: Ayepees 19 Litre
Efficiency: 72.00 %
Est Mash Efficiency: 81.6 %
Taste Rating: 30.0
Brewer: Ayepee
Asst Brewer:
Equipment: Ayepees 19 Litre
Efficiency: 72.00 %
Est Mash Efficiency: 81.6 %
Taste Rating: 30.0
Taste Notes:
| Amt | Name | Type | # | %/IBU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.68 g | Gypsum (Calcium Sulfate) (Mash 90.0 mins) | Water Agent | 1 | – |
| 4.64 kg | Maris Otter (Crisp) (5.5 EBC) | Grain | 2 | 85.2 % |
| 0.81 kg | Caramel/Crystal Malt – 65L (Bairds) (128.1 EBC) | Grain | 3 | 14.8 % |
| 60.61 g | Challenger [4.88 %] – Boil 90.0 min | Hop | 4 | 32.4 IBUs |
| 0.24 Items | Protofloc (Boil 10.0 mins) | Fining | 5 | – |
| 30.31 g | East Kent Goldings (EKG) [3.38 %] – Boil 10.0 min | Hop | 6 | 4.4 IBUs |
| 30.31 g | East Kent Goldings (EKG) [3.38 %] – Steep/Whirlpool 60.0 min | Hop | 7 | 5.2 IBUs |
| 2.0 pkg | SafAle English Ale (DCL/Fermentis #S-04) [23.66 ml] | Yeast | 8 | – |
Gravity, Alcohol Content and Color
Est Original Gravity: 1.054 SG
Est Final Gravity: 1.012 SG
Estimated Alcohol by Vol: 5.5 %
Bitterness: 42.0 IBUs
Est Color: 24.0 EBC
Est Final Gravity: 1.012 SG
Estimated Alcohol by Vol: 5.5 %
Bitterness: 42.0 IBUs
Est Color: 24.0 EBC
Measured Original Gravity: 1.052 SG
Measured Final Gravity: 1.010 SG
Actual Alcohol by Vol: 5.5 %
Calories: 484.7 kcal/l
Measured Final Gravity: 1.010 SG
Actual Alcohol by Vol: 5.5 %
Calories: 484.7 kcal/l
Mash Profile
Mash Name: Single Infusion, Light Body, No Mash Out
Sparge Water: 20.96 l
Sparge Temperature: 75.6 C
Adjust Temp for Equipment: TRUE
Est Mash PH: 5.52
Measured Mash PH: 5.20
Sparge Water: 20.96 l
Sparge Temperature: 75.6 C
Adjust Temp for Equipment: TRUE
Est Mash PH: 5.52
Measured Mash PH: 5.20
Total Grain Weight: 5.45 kg
Grain Temperature: 20.0 C
Tun Temperature: 50.0 C
Target Mash PH: 5.20
Mash Acid Addition:
Sparge Acid Addition:
Grain Temperature: 20.0 C
Tun Temperature: 50.0 C
Target Mash PH: 5.20
Mash Acid Addition:
Sparge Acid Addition:
| Name | Description | Step Temperature | Step Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mash In | Add 15.21 l of water at 72.7 C | 65.6 C | 90 min |
Sparge: Fly sparge with 20.96 l water at 75.6 C
Mash Notes: Simple single infusion mash for use with most modern well modified grains (about 95% of the time).
Carbonation and Storage
Carbonation Type: Keg
Pressure/Weight: 8.92 PSI
Keg/Bottling Temperature: 12.0 C
Fermentation: Ale, Two Stage
Pressure/Weight: 8.92 PSI
Keg/Bottling Temperature: 12.0 C
Fermentation: Ale, Two Stage
Volumes of CO2: 1.7
Carbonation Used: Keg with 8.92 PSI
Age for: 30.00 days
Storage Temperature: 18.3 C
Carbonation Used: Keg with 8.92 PSI
Age for: 30.00 days
Storage Temperature: 18.3 C
Notes
Missed preboil gravity. Hit volumes. Postboil grav 1.052 rather than 1.054
Only pitched 1 pack of yeast in the end
22 April Transferred to secondary Gravity reading = 6.4 Brix ( 1.009)
Tasted of crystal and bitter after palate.
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