Today I brewed batch 17, a remake of the Buckingham Bitter.
A few slight differences in this one, namely when we went to buy the same British crystal malt, there were now two varieties of different color. A 30-40 lovibond color crystal, and a 50-60 lovibond crystal malt. We got the 50-60 lovibond one, though some conversation occured as to what we got before.
Another difference in this batch is that I used some Irish moss in it to help settle it. I also think I got a touch more bittering hops in than I should have, given the inaccurate scale I have. But, a 1/4 oz difference won’t affect it much (in fact, it might make it better!)
Tomorrow I pitch the yeast and take the initial gravity (though not in that order.) Can’t wait to drink it.
I’m also debating on making a holiday beer to hand out for Christmas. I’d better decide fast, before I miss the window of brewing opportunity.
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You’d better make a Christmas batch! That’s the best time for beer.
Also, make sure to check your work email for info on the cabin this weekend. I don’t seem to have a home/cell number for you…but wanted to let you know that we’re planning on having a bunch of pizza available tonight…
Call my cell phone when you can, this is the only way to get ahold of you!
Later!