Rob Courtney 837 Report post Posted October 20, 2020 12 hours ago, Captain 3 Droids said: 2 x E5, X, X2, Y7, Galaxy and your there. Having a few extra ingredients is the way to go, then no disappointments. I wanna try a bit of a different slant on "Robs special brew" too though this time I'll muck around with hops profiles on a pilsner/lager 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain 3 Droids 753 Report post Posted October 20, 2020 (edited) 28 minutes ago, Rob Courtney said: I wanna try a bit of a different slant on "Robs special brew" too though this time I'll muck around with hops profiles on a pilsner/lager “Rob’s Special Brew” ( where recipe can be found) became “Rob’s Special Golden Lager” Edited October 20, 2020 by Captain 3 Droids Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob Courtney 837 Report post Posted October 30, 2020 Think this is getting close to 6 weeks...such a nice, nice brew 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob Courtney 837 Report post Posted November 13, 2020 Finally able to sit down and drink one of these. 8 weeks in and just delicious, Galaxy hops shining through. I say finally because I had some Thai food tonight and there are chefs that can cook Thai and there are those who struggle...and I got a struggler. The key to cooking a hot dish is to balance the heat and the flavour...so you think " eff me that's hot but so nice, I can't stop eating it" wheras tonight all I had was the taste of the chilli overpowers everything else to the point I could have just ordered a few chillis. At least this is making up for it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain 3 Droids 753 Report post Posted November 13, 2020 7 hours ago, Rob Courtney said: Finally able to sit down and drink one of these. 8 weeks in and just delicious, Galaxy hops shining through. I say finally because I had some Thai food tonight and there are chefs that can cook Thai and there are those who struggle...and I got a struggler. The key to cooking a hot dish is to balance the heat and the flavour...so you think " eff me that's hot but so nice, I can't stop eating it" wheras tonight all I had was the taste of the chilli overpowers everything else to the point I could have just ordered a few chillis. At least this is making up for it Nice looking drop. (correct me if I’m wrong but chilli dishes should be like a top whiskey, warms you up from the inside and not burn your palate and tongue to that of crackling) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob Courtney 837 Report post Posted November 13, 2020 3 hours ago, Captain 3 Droids said: Nice looking drop. (correct me if I’m wrong but chilli dishes should be like a top whiskey, warms you up from the inside and not burn your palate and tongue to that of crackling) Yeah it is just the balancing act of having the heat dance on your tongue, you are more than aware that it is bloody hot but the flavour of the dish is strong enough to compensate. So sort of " oh my god that is hot, num, num, num, but sooooo good, I can't stop eating it, I'll regret this when it comes out", where this was "meh, all I can taste is chilli". I mean, the Butter Chicken recipe I put on here is reasonably hot but you go "hot, sweet, buttery, creamy, sweet, hot" you get a bunch of flavours, when it is just one flavour a dish becomes boring...unless it's chips and gravy...always an exception to the rule 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob Courtney 837 Report post Posted November 14, 2020 In saying this, the beer itself was just sensational last night, finished 3 longnecks and really had to stop myself from going for a 4th ( it was 1.30am) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain 3 Droids 753 Report post Posted November 14, 2020 8 minutes ago, Rob Courtney said: In saying this, the beer itself was just sensational last night, finished 3 longnecks and really had to stop myself from going for a 4th ( it was 1.30am) It is hard, it’s like “I’ll have a couple before lunch” and lunch ends up being combined with dinner. However the Lawn Mower is such a moorish lager. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob Courtney 837 Report post Posted November 14, 2020 Think the worst part of this beer is knowing it is going to end. 2 Longnecks left in the laundry and then that is it. After that, no more Lawnmower for 2020... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain 3 Droids 753 Report post Posted November 14, 2020 (edited) 7 hours ago, Rob Courtney said: Think the worst part of this beer is knowing it is going to end. 2 Longnecks left in the laundry and then that is it. After that, no more Lawnmower for 2020... What!!? Edited November 14, 2020 by Captain 3 Droids 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain 3 Droids 753 Report post Posted November 23, 2020 How can not one enjoy this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob Courtney 837 Report post Posted November 23, 2020 2 hours ago, Captain 3 Droids said: How can not one enjoy this Has a lot going for it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob Courtney 837 Report post Posted November 27, 2020 Last one at 10 weeks...It's sad but it was saved for a good day. Really is nothing like it in bought beers that I can think of, which is a damned pity...or not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob Courtney 837 Report post Posted November 27, 2020 Can report that this is a ripper at 10 weeks, go as far as to use the word "sweetspot" 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain 3 Droids 753 Report post Posted November 27, 2020 So right Rob, just finished my keg yesterday being at 8 weeks. I now realise I have none in stock ahhhhhhhh, will be the next one in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain 3 Droids 753 Report post Posted December 1, 2020 On 28/11/2020 at 8:49 AM, Captain 3 Droids said: So right Rob, just finished my keg yesterday being at 8 weeks. I now realise I have none in stock ahhhhhhhh, will be the next one in. In the Droid as we speak, hurry?? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain 3 Droids 753 Report post Posted December 12, 2020 On 02/12/2020 at 8:35 AM, Captain 3 Droids said: In the Droid as we speak, hurry?? Kegged and maturing. Another in the Droid, at day 5 no Galaxy so have dry hopped with 23g citra and 7g Amarillo. Should be just fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob Courtney 837 Report post Posted December 12, 2020 1 hour ago, Captain 3 Droids said: Kegged and maturing. Another in the Droid, at day 5 no Galaxy so have dry hopped with 23g citra and 7g Amarillo. Should be just fine. Will have to try Citra hops to see what they are like, although my Galaxy addiction is pretty bad... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain 3 Droids 753 Report post Posted December 30, 2020 On 12/12/2020 at 6:00 PM, Rob Courtney said: Will have to try Citra hops to see what they are like, although my Galaxy addiction is pretty bad... I’m rotating this brew under my “cunning plan” and boy as I’ve said all along this is a top early drinker, 3 weeks in, cracked the keg and wow. Hop with Galaxy, not sure I’ll change/experiment with this one? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain 3 Droids 753 Report post Posted January 4 A lot is said about the Lawn Mower Lager, and rightly so. Just cracked a 4 week old keg, hell how you can stop brewing this one is beyond me. Just so enjoyable. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dustin Frothman 268 Report post Posted January 4 2 hours ago, Captain 3 Droids said: A lot is said about the Lawn Mower Lager, and rightly so. Just cracked a 4 week old keg, hell how you can stop brewing this one is beyond me. Just so enjoyable. Just don’t go getting any in that mug there ... terribly bitter. 😜 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
