As it was my 10th brew I thought it fitting to pay homage to the gf's New Zealand origins and brew a pale ale with nz hops.
4.5kg Maris
.5kg flaked oats
.35kg crystal
.15kg Munich
9g rakau 60
10 g rakau 30
10g Waimea 30
10g rakau 15
10g wai-iti 15
10g Waimea 15
16g wai-iti 10
7g rakau 10
7g Waimea 10
16g wai-iti 5
7g rakau 5
7g Waimea 5
20g rakau steep
20g wai-iti steep
20g Waimea steep
San Diego super yeast (wlp090)
First time I've tried to add hops at 80 using the gf, turns out it's very easy to burn your fingers! Other than that and the pump valve getting clogged up its been a straight forward brew day.
4.5kg Maris
.5kg flaked oats
.35kg crystal
.15kg Munich
9g rakau 60
10 g rakau 30
10g Waimea 30
10g rakau 15
10g wai-iti 15
10g Waimea 15
16g wai-iti 10
7g rakau 10
7g Waimea 10
16g wai-iti 5
7g rakau 5
7g Waimea 5
20g rakau steep
20g wai-iti steep
20g Waimea steep
San Diego super yeast (wlp090)
First time I've tried to add hops at 80 using the gf, turns out it's very easy to burn your fingers! Other than that and the pump valve getting clogged up its been a straight forward brew day.