Rob Courtney Posted July 26, 2019 Report Share Posted July 26, 2019 On the brew at the moment, resisted the urge to put an extra X5 as ordered on top of the usual ingredients, surely an 8.5% beer is strong enough. Absolutely planning this for my birthday weekend late November. A bit different in the droid too, I like to switch the light on and have a look at beer as it is brewing, at day 1 it seemed pretty dark, like a light version of a stout, Have to admit, I thought I'd stuffed it up but halfway through day 2 the bottom of the droid became golden, end of day 2 a deep golden hue has taken over. Really interested to see how this one goes, there are a few Belgian ales I have tried that I have thought batted very well if not bloody overpriced. Am actually keen to try and bottle this mainly in glass bottles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted July 26, 2019 Report Share Posted July 26, 2019 At 8.5% you’d better have a few at the end of your birthday celebration, if too early you wont remember 🤪😴. And the next day 🤕🤢. I wonder if you’ll get excessive activity and overflow? Better put some cloth down by the outlet if you haven’t done already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Courtney Posted August 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2019 Ha, should have read all your post, there wasn't any overflow though, neither with the four leaf. It has gone to "Keg the bugger" but I'll wait for a few days of storage before I do, couple of these will end up in the mystery box, so that will be fun, stupidly have a couple of those watching the cricket and be up at 6AM for a fry up before driving to work. Really looking forward to this one, have a real liking of Belgian Blondes ( both the beer and...) so hopefully this kicks some real arse, will have about 3 months to sit before being drunk. Did take 11 days to ferment though, longest one I have had so far 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Courtney Posted August 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2019 And kegged and bottled, was actually really chuffed when I thought I had two brewprints left and grabbed the yeast sachet from the fridge to see 4 sachets. Two Bel Lagers, One Aussie premium and a Bohemian Lager, all will probably be ready to drink Xmas(ish), Jan, Feb (well in order anyways. So another month of the brewprints and then the tins I have should be getting a go. Obviously I will be asking for help when I go the tins, though with two droids, it should be easier. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted August 10, 2019 Report Share Posted August 10, 2019 Your right, with 2 droids the tins will fit in really well. No problems with any info/help needed. You’ll have to sample a Belgian Strong as soon as carbonated, would be interesting in its then development. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Courtney Posted August 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2019 9 minutes ago, Barrelboy said: Your right, with 2 droids the tins will fit in really well. No problems with any info/help needed. You’ll have to sample a Belgian Strong as soon as carbonated, would be interesting in its then development. Yeah, did get 8 bottles and a keg out of that one, so may try a bottle every now and then. Used to be a big fan of having a bottle of Belgian Blonde after work on a Friday before being a droid so will be something I'd like to start up again but the Blonde bottles were 330 ml, not the 750ml ones I have. Might have to play that one a bit careful 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Courtney Posted August 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2019 Obviously with some extra brewprints than I thought, it means I get the Birra at 10-12 weeks, so I get a better idea before I re order because using the Brewfo, I find kegs especially really benefit from the extra time. Will also be putting the hard word on the Brewshop guy t get some stock in of the coopers tins I want (being a small town, I'd rather buy from him and support a local shop, than get things online that he can get) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Courtney Posted September 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2019 Have what I believe to be the last bottle of the droid in the freezer at the moment. Nice gentle pour should see it sediment free and give me an idea on how it is progressing as today is the 6 week mark of secondary, think about another 20 mins and it should be right to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Courtney Posted September 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2019 Holy crap, no way would you get to hard into this Has to be every bit of it's 8.5%. Has a bit of a grassy smell to it, to the point that if this was one of those craft beers made by a wine maker, you'd understand the influence Fruit and spice all over the place at the moment, needs to settle down but still fun. Really should not have done a keg with this, should have all been in bottles. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted September 21, 2019 Report Share Posted September 21, 2019 17 minutes ago, Rob Courtney said: Holy crap, no way would you get to hard into this Has to be every bit of it's 8.5%. Has a bit of a grassy smell to it, to the point that if this was one of those craft beers made by a wine maker, you'd understand the influence Fruit and spice all over the place at the moment, needs to settle down but still fun. Really should not have done a keg with this, should have all been in bottles. The reactive laugh mojo was for the 8.5%, certainly not a session brew. Agree bottles and are best suited for strong % brews 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Courtney Posted September 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2019 8 minutes ago, Barrelboy said: The reactive laugh mojo was for the 8.5%, certainly not a session brew. Agree bottles and are best suited for strong % brews On the positive, the keg should last a while, may be the one I get some mates around to try a pint each and then say " so you're going to have to sit for an hour before driving boys" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Courtney Posted September 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2019 Yeah, not sure that is only 8.5% TBH. Still, think that is going to be a cracker with another 2-3 months 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Courtney Posted September 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2019 So that was a pint, just a pint...and I have a fair idea how the guy who invented moonshine must of felt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted September 21, 2019 Report Share Posted September 21, 2019 32 minutes ago, Rob Courtney said: So that was a pint, just a pint...and I have a fair idea how the guy who invented moonshine must of felt Sounds like it could be a substitute for a sleeping tablet. 😴 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Courtney Posted September 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2019 8 minutes ago, Barrelboy said: Sounds like it could be a substitute for a sleeping tablet. 😴 This would be perfect for those nights where it is still 30 degrees at 12am. Couple Belgian Ales and you'll sleep well. Of course your missus won't as you snore like a train 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Courtney Posted September 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2019 Luckily, I used an old Grolsch bottle and not one of the long necks. Might bring one of those down for my Mas birthday and make my sis drink it...guaranteed to make her take up smoking again 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 21 minutes ago, Rob Courtney said: Trying another one of these tonight, still a bit strong but has settled a bit. To think, people will be taking advice on their finances from me tomorrow..they better hope I have some bacon and eggs... 2 berocca tabs tomorrow, pint of water and stand in the shower for an hour may help 😀😁🤡 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Courtney Posted October 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 44 minutes ago, Barrelboy said: 2 berocca tabs tomorrow, pint of water and stand in the shower for an hour may help 😀😁🤡 Yeah, there are plans in place ( which include your suggestions) at worst a Egg and Bacon Roll with a coffee when I get to work. In saying that and it needs time but the Strong Ale has its place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 Sounds good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted October 8, 2019 Report Share Posted October 8, 2019 Time or pickling of the inners does change a few things. Thankfully I can still knock back a few however can’t stay up as late as I did. (so start earlier) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Courtney Posted October 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 11 weeks in and it is mellowing a bit. Have been drinking from the keg mid week, less in your face and could see this being really nice in another 3 months ( will keep 3 bottles for that time). Actually not far off what I'd expect for a Belgian stronger beer, maybe a month or three and this would be A dangerous beer, yummy and potent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 Yes, I find the strong brews need good maturing time and as they mellow they certainly become very enjoyable and more-ish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Courtney Posted October 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 Yeah, it is beers like this I want to brew like one new years and drink the next, thinking " how good is this"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Courtney Posted November 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2019 OK, 15 weeks into this one, still sneaking some pints out of the keg ( obviously will have a few tomorrow) and this is coming into a really nice beer. If I was to brew this again, I'd leave it for 6 months or maybe drop an X5 out of it...and leave it for 6 months. This was a shocker early on but it seems to have come into it's own, would be great around a bonfire late Autumn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted November 19, 2019 Report Share Posted November 19, 2019 7 minutes ago, Rob Courtney said: OK, 15 weeks into this one, still sneaking some pints out of the keg ( obviously will have a few tomorrow) and this is coming into a really nice beer. If I was to brew this again, I'd leave it for 6 months or maybe drop an X5 out of it...and leave it for 6 months. This was a shocker early on but it seems to have come into it's own, would be great around a bonfire late Autumn Would agree, strong brews need time to mature, settle and smooth out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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