Not much going on here, mentally putting together a brew list from now to Christmas. That's pretty much it. Nothing of interest to anyone, not even me. Sorry, I'm tired, need a holiday.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jyavf74AfvA
Brewed a Golden/Blonde Ale style beer to see what Barbe Rouge hops are like. Often these new hops varieties can disappoint by not living up to the trumped up descriptions. Speaking of which:
Aroma hop.
Barbe Rouge hop pellets are a new and exciting hop variety developed in the legendary growing region of Alsace, France.
It has a very pronounced red fruit aroma with strawberry and cherry being main notes of the character. It also offers zesty citrus aromas of oranges and limes, while some people describe a unique kumquat character.
Origin: France | Alpha Acid: 7-10% | Beta Acid: 3.5-4.5%
Hop Characteristics: Floral, Redcurrant, Strawberry
Barbe Rouge Hop Substitute: None
What beer styles will Barbe Rouge work in?
Some beer styles you might consider are American IPAs, NEIPAs, Pale Ales, Pilsner's, and Bière de Garde.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYyr1RXcq18
Not too much actual brewing footage today. Unfortunately there is some work going on outside and trying to shout over the top of 2 tractors and a digger isn't going to work. Plenty of waffle though, I can give you that. For your sins.
Go check out Craigs channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYNSVU3R-KiGa_jyD19pPIg
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9p31L4Uj30
I've learned the hard lessons from Brewday 1 and am ready to do battle with the Robobrew again. Is this more Godfather II or Weekend at Bernies 2.
I should probably point out that I'm re-brewing the NZ Pilsner I have contrived to mess up twice now. They say third time's a charm so I'm banking on that fact alone for this to turn out good or Christmas is cancelled. I cut out the bit where I explain what this is and what the recipe is as this video isn't really about the beer but about using the Robobrew for the second time.
I've also done the honorable thing and cut all the swearing out of this video. I'm really aiming for the lucrative under 12's market that will make me the social media celebrity on a level with Logan Paul and um, I don't really know any others. This is all bullcrap, why are you still reading this anyhow? Why am I still writing? What is the meaning of life? Are we alone? Who the hell would actually buy a wortometer?
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DF1mhrpb_Pg
Finally get around to making a 'must do' beer, the Citra Raspberry IPA from Adam at Baldy's Homebrew. Check out his video here.
https://youtu.be/SPhfto7hGao
I haven't tried the original but was lucky enough to get a Blackberry version from Eric at Crowsfoot Brewery. Check him out below.
https://youtu.be/ETIayoMx5Pw
It was a great beer and officially the third best beermail of 2017! Only beaten by 2 perfect beers. You can see my review here.
https://youtu.be/cP1rikhVZY4
Worthy of a mention was Gugge Larsson's Raspberry Vanilla IPA, which I think was based on the original but like mine was changed about quite a bit. It was a beauty too now I think of it.
https://youtu.be/o52LLknPr8k
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHgukfSg4ws