Dustin Frothman Posted October 21, 2020 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 I just went and bought some Simcoe in preparation to dry hop mine in the next couple of days. Planning on doing it exactly as per the Brewart recipe this time - 25g Simcoe and 25g Citra. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted October 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 1 hour ago, Captain 3 Droids said: Just going on to 6 weeks kegged. Dry hopped with 15g centennial and 15g simcoe. The centennial from the pre dry hop mode recipe and simcoe from the new dry hop recipe leaving the Citra out. So not much citrus to taste, still throughly enjoyable with strong bitter finish, earthy. Not unhappy but wouldn’t leave the Citra out next time- all 3 I say. Actually as a rethink, 15g each centennial and simcoe with 25g Citra mmmm Sometimes you just know something isn’t right, no citrus, earthy so I checked my fridge set up and found I was actually drinking California Steam, makes sense as to my comments other than the hops which is to do with the XPA. So I’m happy I could detect an issue but feel like a dumb.......😂. (I’ve now changed over to the XPA) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin Frothman Posted October 21, 2020 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 25 minutes ago, Captain 3 Droids said: Sometimes you just know something isn’t right, no citrus, earthy 🤣 I did think the "earthy" comment was a little odd. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Pretty Posted October 24, 2020 Report Share Posted October 24, 2020 (edited) Just poured this after 3 weeks. Drinkable but still needs a few more weeks to bring the hops through. Still cloudy. Was hopped with additional 25g of centennial on top of the Brewprints ingredients. Edited October 24, 2020 by Robert Pretty Spell ing 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted October 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2020 Great drinking for a Sunday, only got a few pints left. Ps only realised these pints are 560ml, now I like that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin Frothman Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 Figured that this was as good a place as any to drop in for an XPA whilst I wait for my kegs to arrive from interstate. 😍 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted November 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 21 minutes ago, Dustin Frothman said: Figured that this was as good a place as any to drop in for an XPA whilst I wait for my kegs to arrive from interstate. 😍 Had few in that pub when working in the city, was a good old style bar. I like the fact that my brew and the purchased one look very similar, as if out the same tap. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin Frothman Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 Just now, Captain 3 Droids said: Had few in that pub when working in the city, was a good old style bar. I like the fact that my brew and the purchased one look very similar, as if out the same tap. Probably one of the best old style pubs in town. I can’t tell the difference between the Beerdroid brewed XPA and that which is served here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin Frothman Posted December 25, 2020 Report Share Posted December 25, 2020 Merry Christmas everyone. The second keg of XPA at 8 weeks secondary. Definitely at its best here and my new beer glasses help to bring out that fruity aroma too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted December 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Dustin Frothman said: Merry Christmas everyone. The second keg of XPA at 8 weeks secondary. Definitely at its best here and my new beer glasses help to bring out that fruity aroma too. Nice looking drop, and nice glass. The XPA is another favourite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senator Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 (edited) Hi Guy's, Newbie here & have a question on the Coopers XPA Brewprint ingredients. In the box I have Dry hops D4 & D8. Should be D4 & D6 according to the store ingredients. Do you still think I can still use these? Luckily I purchased 2 Brewprints & I have started my first Brew tonight with the Birra Italiano. Fingers crossed🙂 Edited December 29, 2020 by Senator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted December 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 5 hours ago, Senator said: Hi Guy's, Newbie here & have a question on the Coopers XPA Brewprint ingredients. In the box I have Dry hops D4 & D8. Should be D4 & D6 according to the store ingredients. Do you still think I can still use these? Luckily I purchased 2 Brewprints & I have started my first Brew tonight with the Birra Italiano. Fingers crossed🙂 Hi Senator, great brew choices. D6 is Citra, D8 is Mosaic and are interchangeable. In fact these are the hops I use and the result is excellent. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senator Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Thanks Captain. Appreciate your advice 👍 Being a newbie I am finding the community a fantastic source of information/discussion. Looking forward to many years of home brewing. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted December 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 8 minutes ago, Senator said: Thanks Captain. Appreciate your advice 👍 Being a newbie I am finding the community a fantastic source of information/discussion. Looking forward to many years of home brewing. Cheers Yes, good mob here and a lot of info, help etc. With the Droid you’ll be brewing ripper brews for years. Let us know how you go and any questions are welcome. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted February 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 On 30/12/2020 at 6:43 AM, Captain 3 Droids said: Hi Senator, great brew choices. D6 is Citra, D8 is Mosaic and are interchangeable. In fact these are the hops I use and the result is excellent. Cheers How did it turn out with the Mosaic hops instead of Citra? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Courtney Posted February 22, 2021 Report Share Posted February 22, 2021 Birra ready to keg so the other droid is now with an XPA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senator Posted February 23, 2021 Report Share Posted February 23, 2021 On 18/02/2021 at 10:10 AM, Captain 3 Droids said: How did it turn out with the Mosaic hops instead of Citra? I ended up contacting Liam who promptly sent out the D6 Citra. Fantastic service. I have been a bit slack & only just started the XPA. The Droid is at 8 days so nearly ready to add hops. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senator Posted February 25, 2021 Report Share Posted February 25, 2021 Ok the XPA Brew Print fermentation in the droid is now at 9 days & 19hrs. Still in Ferment stage. Is this normal? No Dry Hops added as yet & the Beer looks dark when you turn the interior light on. Any advise Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted February 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2021 7 minutes ago, Senator said: Ok the XPA Brew Print fermentation in the droid is now at 9 days & 19hrs. Still in Ferment stage. Is this normal? No Dry Hops added as yet & the Beer looks dark when you turn the interior light on. Any advise Cheers. My last two XPA’s took 10days each so your very close and shouldn’t worry. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senator Posted February 25, 2021 Report Share Posted February 25, 2021 2 minutes ago, Captain 3 Droids said: My last two XPA’s took 10days each so your very close and shouldn’t worry. Cheers Thanks Captain Appreciate it. Love the XPA in Cans so finger crossed. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted February 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2021 13 minutes ago, Senator said: Thanks Captain Appreciate it. Love the XPA in Cans so finger crossed. Cheers Agree about the cans, but I reckon the BrewPrint version is better. Throw a can in the fridge when your ready to drink yours and do a comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senator Posted February 25, 2021 Report Share Posted February 25, 2021 5 minutes ago, Captain 3 Droids said: Agree about the cans, but I reckon the BrewPrint version is better. Throw a can in the fridge when your ready to drink yours and do a comparison. Great idea. If it tastes similar to the can version I will be one very happy brewer.👍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Courtney Posted February 28, 2021 Report Share Posted February 28, 2021 6 days in and hops added 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin Frothman Posted March 1, 2021 Report Share Posted March 1, 2021 On 25/02/2021 at 7:45 PM, Senator said: Great idea. If it tastes similar to the can version I will be one very happy brewer.👍 It tastes the same if not better (fresher) than on draught. I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised. Probably my #1 Brewprint so far. It never lasts long and I end up spending all my beer money at the local drinking theirs whilst I wait for mine to be ready. 🤑 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senator Posted March 1, 2021 Report Share Posted March 1, 2021 2 hours ago, Dustin Frothman said: It tastes the same if not better (fresher) than on draught. I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised. Probably my #1 Brewprint so far. It never lasts long and I end up spending all my beer money at the local drinking theirs whilst I wait for mine to be ready. 🤑 I think I'm just about ready to Keg? How long should I wait for the 2nd Fermentation? Might have to buy some more cans while I'm waiting also? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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