Captain 3 Droids Posted January 18, 2021 Report Share Posted January 18, 2021 Tried this one at 4 weeks, exceptional however some further maturity needed particularly due to the 7.5%. At 6 weeks the flavours of pine and flowery aftertaste to an ale bitterness is quite remarkable. This will be in the fridge for a while to further develop as it’s not a quaffing brew unless you want to go to bed early. Will brew again for sure. At 4 weeks:- at 6 weeks :- 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted January 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2021 Well this is now done and will fit it somewhere into the brewing schedule. It’s great for a couple (7.5%) however will consider dropping a E5 to bring it back to 6.5%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin Frothman Posted January 25, 2021 Report Share Posted January 25, 2021 My first keg of this one is ready (6 weeks) this weekend. Looking forward to it. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted January 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2021 5 hours ago, Dustin Frothman said: My first keg of this one is ready (6 weeks) this weekend. Looking forward to it. Be ready for early bed 🛌😴😴 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott V Posted January 25, 2021 Report Share Posted January 25, 2021 On 17/01/2021 at 8:56 PM, Captain 3 Droids said: Tried this one at 4 weeks, exceptional however some further maturity needed particularly due to the 7.5%. At 6 weeks the flavours of pine and flowery aftertaste to an ale bitterness is quite remarkable. This will be in the fridge for a while to further develop as it’s not a quaffing brew unless you want to go to bed early. Will brew again for sure. At 4 weeks:- at 6 weeks :- That’s one tasty looking brew!!!🍺🍺 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin Frothman Posted February 1, 2021 Report Share Posted February 1, 2021 6 weeks secondary. 50g each of Centennial and Amarillo. Flavours are as @Captain 3 Droids describes. This is a great strong ale but not overly “boozey” either. I’ll be interested to see how the second keg goes at 8 weeks or so. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin Frothman Posted February 1, 2021 Report Share Posted February 1, 2021 It took all of the first glass to put my finger on it - “grapefruit” is the best way to describe the flavour profile of this ale. The Amarillo is really doing it’s thing here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin Frothman Posted March 22, 2021 Report Share Posted March 22, 2021 Crackes the second keg at 13 weeks secondary. This is a much nicer beer now and far easier to drink. The keg is pouring quite nicely now too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J P Posted December 4, 2021 Report Share Posted December 4, 2021 I completely agree. Rapid river is a true masterpiece. The older it gets the better. I love the floral nose and citrusy flavours. Definately a top 10 for me as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wazza_wantsbeer Posted December 5, 2021 Report Share Posted December 5, 2021 Will have to try this one. Hadn't been on my radar but based on how that looks and @J P's comments, I'll have to give this a go. 7.5% too which is right up my alley and will have to try the @Dustin Frothman approach and add Amarillo into the mix. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted December 5, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2021 7 minutes ago, Wazza_wantsbeer said: Will have to try this one. Hadn't been on my radar but based on how that looks and @J P's comments, I'll have to give this a go. 7.5% too which is right up my alley and will have to try the @Dustin Frothman approach and add Amarillo into the mix. I dropped the E5, hate dextrose in home brew. It’s just a boost for increased alcohol % without adding and taste, I’d replace it with X1, a malt and end up with the same 7.5% 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Dalton Posted April 11, 2022 Report Share Posted April 11, 2022 Hey all, Sampled my first keg ( well part of my first keg) of this on the weekend, after 8 weeks secondary fermentation. Disturbingly easy to drink at 7.5%; a fantastic array of flavors with a lovely finish. An extremely impressive drop, might let the second keg go another five or six weeks and compare. Will be bottling this one next time however, just too tempting with an existent chilled keg to say to oneself "just one more glass". Cheers! Anthony 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Dalton Posted June 25, 2022 Report Share Posted June 25, 2022 Hey all, two and a half months later, I have cracked the second keg. I had to wait until I was home by myself. I am not sharing this shit with anyone. It is absolutely sublime, the best brewprint by a mile. So smooth and tasty. A clear dark finish with a dense creamy head, this is as good as it gets. Silky herbaceous flavours, with a bitter sweet afterglow. Just amazing. Will have to acquire enough droids so that I can have a keg of this a week until I die. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Simma Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 This is my favourite brew so far. Doesn’t drink heavy so will need to be careful with this. Great balance of bitterness, malt and floral. Great beer. Just beets out my brekkie sessie to be my fav. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thagomizer Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 Andy, I do have fond memories of Rapid River Ale. The last time I brewed it was September 2021. It is on my short list for re-do's as soon as I get back to brewing again. Last time I used two packets of D2 as per the recipe. Next time I'm thinking of using 40g of Galaxy for the dry hopping. Thanks for triggering my memory on that recipe. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Courtney Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 On 31/01/2024 at 12:04 PM, Thagomizer said: Andy, I do have fond memories of Rapid River Ale. The last time I brewed it was September 2021. It is on my short list for re-do's as soon as I get back to brewing again. Last time I used two packets of D2 as per the recipe. Next time I'm thinking of using 40g of Galaxy for the dry hopping. Thanks for triggering my memory on that recipe. How are you going with the recovery? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thagomizer Posted February 2 Report Share Posted February 2 16 hours ago, Rob Courtney said: How are you going with the recovery? Rob, Thanks for asking. Physical therapy is completed. I am still a little anemic due to blood loss during surgery, but I am taking iron pills which are helping. Also, I finally got rid of the brace which made moving awkward. I am going places with my rollator (shopping and around the block) and I have been driving for a few weeks. Since my brewing set-up only requires lifting an empty droid from rolling cart to my sink countertop and back, I expect to be able to start a brew fairly soon. Fortunately, I had a good inventory of completed brews, so I had plenty once I got home - nicely aged. Needless to say, my access to beer while in hospital and rehab was non-existent! It will be good to have those droids humming away again. 🙂 Happy brewing. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Courtney Posted February 2 Report Share Posted February 2 5 hours ago, Thagomizer said: Needless to say, my access to beer while in hospital and rehab was non-existent! Dead set disgrace and they call themselves doctors? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Simma Posted March 24 Report Share Posted March 24 Just finished the lawn work. Enjoying a cracking autumn arvo with the last of my river rapid ale. Sad I didn’t hold more of this back. This last bottle is the best! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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