Captain 3 Droids Posted June 7, 2020 Report Share Posted June 7, 2020 On 29/05/2020 at 9:10 AM, Barrelboy said: In the Droid today as a first time brew, having good recommendations. Will look forward to first pint in many weeks to come 😴🥱🙄. I did not add the dextrose (E5) as not a fan of it in home brews. Will not adversely affect flavour but will drop alcohol % to 4.5 which suits me fine. Could be a good quaffing? Kegged today after a 9 day fermentation, nice and slow and easy. Will look forward to this particularly without the dextrose. (imo opinion dextrose plays a big part in that home brew “tang” with can kits. When I substitute it with malt the difference was so noticeable) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Courtney Posted June 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2020 7 hours ago, Barrelboy said: Kegged today after a 9 day fermentation, nice and slow and easy. Will look forward to this particularly without the dextrose. (imo opinion dextrose plays a big part in that home brew “tang” with can kits. When I substitute it with malt the difference was so noticeable) Interesting opinion when it comes to dextrose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted June 8, 2020 Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 18 hours ago, Rob Courtney said: Interesting opinion when it comes to dextrose Proof is in the pudding, next time you do a can (think you like Morgan’s) do a recipe that calls for dextrose and substitute it for light dry malt extra or X1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Courtney Posted June 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 1 hour ago, Barrelboy said: Proof is in the pudding, next time you do a can (think you like Morgan’s) do a recipe that calls for dextrose and substitute it for light dry malt extra or X1. Not sure there will be another can to be honest. I'm set on a few brews here and then have a whole bunch I haven't tried to keep me occupied Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul84 Posted June 8, 2020 Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 Mine just finished today at 10 days 😁, downside is cant bottle until Friday 😅😅😅. I have also added the hops in anticipation as was hoping to bottle yesterday lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted June 8, 2020 Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 8 minutes ago, Paul84 said: Mine just finished today at 10 days 😁, downside is cant bottle until Friday 😅😅😅. I have also added the hops in anticipation as was hoping to bottle yesterday lol Won’t be any problems with the hops or the time in bottling. Are you going to let it go into store mode or leave at keg temp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul84 Posted June 8, 2020 Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 Ill leave it at the moment , because i might shit the bed early and be dedicated to the craft . Working Dayshift doesnt give me much sparetime at the moment . If i dont do it in the morning i will throw it in storage mode before i head off to work . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted July 6, 2020 Report Share Posted July 6, 2020 On 07/06/2020 at 11:34 AM, Barrelboy said: Kegged today after a 9 day fermentation, nice and slow and easy. Will look forward to this particularly without the dextrose. (imo opinion dextrose plays a big part in that home brew “tang” with can kits. When I substitute it with malt the difference was so noticeable) Well I have had to change a few things in my top 10 selections. This was (and I say was) a surprisingly exceptional drop. About 4 weeks it was just full of flavour (note: had no hallertau hops so substituted continental). On my list to do again next in. To be honest I thought it might have been “watery” an impression of some Asian style beers but certainly not with this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul84 Posted July 6, 2020 Report Share Posted July 6, 2020 10 hours ago, Barrelboy said: Well I have had to change a few things in my top 10 selections. This was (and I say was) a surprisingly exceptional drop. About 4 weeks it was just full of flavour (note: had no hallertau hops so substituted continental). On my list to do again next in. To be honest I thought it might have been “watery” an impression of some Asian style beers but certainly not with this one. I am keen to try this in another 4 weeks when i can indulge in a beer again. I attempted to play with propogation temps this time and fingers crossed its better then the first ( which was pretty damn good ) . Glad you came on board with this @Barrelboy 😄 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted July 10, 2020 Report Share Posted July 10, 2020 So good that in the Droid again today. Will not alter recipe ie no X5 (dextrose) and dry hop with Continental not Hallertau. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Courtney Posted July 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2020 6 hours ago, Barrelboy said: So good that in the Droid again today. Will not alter recipe ie no X5 (dextrose) and dry hop with Continental not Hallertau. happy to give this another go without the X5 and see how that turns out. Will probably try something similar with the Belgian Strong Ale and ditch a couple of the X5s to make it a 6.5% Belgian Ale so it isn't as dangerous...I mean when that one hits its stride it is a lovely drink but you can't drive for about a day after, maybe 2. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul84 Posted August 1, 2020 Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 So first beer in August and this is a great beer. Its now at 6 weeks in the keg and if i sat outside with my eyes closed i would swear i was in Singapore ( the tiger beer and humidity combo) . I honestly think this is the best lager i could drink... ever. This time i waited until propagation temp had been reached before introducing the yeast and remaining ingredients, first time water temp 30 odd and stressed yeast stench 3 days in, this time 22 and nice happy healthy yeast. The first tiger beer had much more of a honey malt sweetness to it . This one still malty but more of a bitter alcohol top note , damn if only i didnt have to drive tonight 🤣 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted August 1, 2020 Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 Now that does look good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Courtney Posted August 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 Driving on the first day you could drink...dumb move, just dumb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul84 Posted August 2, 2020 Report Share Posted August 2, 2020 Yeah we had a bbq to go to last night . Still had a couple , just couldnt tie one on . But i am happy to be back drinking the beers i am creating . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Courtney Posted October 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2020 On 08/06/2020 at 2:01 PM, Barrelboy said: Proof is in the pudding, next time you do a can (think you like Morgan’s) do a recipe that calls for dextrose and substitute it for light dry malt extra or X1. I made this one but instead of substituting an X5 for an X1....I left the X5 out altogether. Tried one tonight at 4 weeks in and it still needs some time but is not bad. If I had thought about it more ( and that would be a first) I would have substituted the Hallertau for Hersbrucker. In saying that though, another couple of weeks and it may just be a darn good beer and one that doesn't tip over 5% for once 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Courtney Posted November 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2020 Finishing this off now at 8 weeks and it is OK but without the X5 not quite the beer I was hoping for. I think a hop change would work better for it if I was to leave the X5 out, maybe Galaxy though that would probably take away the Asian feel so maybe a cluster hops would be the way to go next time 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul84 Posted November 9, 2020 Report Share Posted November 9, 2020 I have this in the droid atm . Shouks have made a change to the recipe , but i find adding ingredients at propogation temp works for me and the beer is great the way it is . One day lol.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted November 9, 2020 Report Share Posted November 9, 2020 16 minutes ago, Paul84 said: I have this in the droid atm . Shouks have made a change to the recipe , but i find adding ingredients at propogation temp works for me and the beer is great the way it is . One day lol.. That’s been a great idea for you and I will adapt it when we get to heatwaves here in Adelaide. (saves chilling water). At the moment enjoying a Bohemian Lager whilst watch taped World Cup Darts, ho how hard life is at times. ☺️ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul84 Posted November 9, 2020 Report Share Posted November 9, 2020 Well i just started my 8 day swing . No beers for the week now . The Highland IPA will be ready next week though 😍. Will break the keg next week and then see how the bottles age . Watching darts does sound like a good idea though , very envious 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Courtney Posted May 20, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2022 Funny how beer tastes change over the journey, really liked this one at the 4-6 week stage (oruiginal recipe) but now, this one at close to 6 weeks, the taste of alcohol from the X5 is still there. It isn't the worst but it is noticable...almost has a bit of the Belgian 6.5% to it. Hopefully that drops away in the next few weeks but yeah, next time might substitute an E1 or X1 for it though...if I remember... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Courtney Posted June 3, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2022 Give it another couple of weeks at least, getting better but geez, how was I necking this at 4 weeks the first time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted June 3, 2022 Report Share Posted June 3, 2022 On 20/5/2022 at 6:36 PM, Rob Courtney said: Funny how beer tastes change over the journey, really liked this one at the 4-6 week stage (oruiginal recipe) but now, this one at close to 6 weeks, the taste of alcohol from the X5 is still there. It isn't the worst but it is noticable...almost has a bit of the Belgian 6.5% to it. Hopefully that drops away in the next few weeks but yeah, next time might substitute an E1 or X1 for it though...if I remember... That’s what I don’t like about dextrose (X5), I blame it for that “tang” people talk about with the kit and kilo brews. I’d replace as you suggest with the X1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Courtney Posted June 4, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2022 5 hours ago, Captain 3 Droids said: That’s what I don’t like about dextrose (X5), I blame it for that “tang” people talk about with the kit and kilo brews. I’d replace as you suggest with the X1. To be honest, with so many good brews out there, I'd probably give this one a miss from now on. Of course, it may all come together in a week or two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted June 4, 2022 Report Share Posted June 4, 2022 1 hour ago, Rob Courtney said: To be honest, with so many good brews out there, I'd probably give this one a miss from now on. Haven’t brewed this for a long time, records show I had left the X5 out and didn’t substitute. It made it a 4.5% brew and easy drinking. Will do again but when?..ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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