Thanks for that. I may just stick with the other three and increase to 20g of each. I know that combo works for me.
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Thanks for that. I may just stick with the other three and increase to 20g of each. I know that combo works for me.
Would that be more of an American brown ale?
I'd split the batch and do what you suggest and the other half with challenger and fuggles..maybe!
I'd split the batch and do what you suggest and the other half with challenger and fuggles..maybe!
Hmmm..I just wondered...with it being a "vintage" ale are you going to keep it for ages to condition?
Maybe? Depends how strong willed I can be (clue: not very!)
What's your "vintage" threshold? I think anything over 6 months those hops will be lost...
I challenge you kind Sir! Make thy vintage ale and keep to the next Christmas.
I challenge you kind Sir! Make thy vintage ale and keep to the next Christmas.
I’ve kept a brown ale with those hops for about six months and that was great. The hops were not bright and shiny like a fresh IPA but matured and conditioned into something well blended and mellow. I’m hoping for the same here.
I’ve just sampled my latest batch of Summer Breeze - beautiful. The old batch has lost a lot of the hoppiness now so time to get that finished, there isn’t a lot left. This is the new batch, just over two weeks conditioned...
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I bottled my summer breeze last night. How long before you start drinking it
What, you haven’t started yet?
I’d say it’s good after two weeks and continues to improve for another month but the hoppiness starts to fade at the same time. Start at about two weeks, aim to finish within a couple of months.
It doesn’t suddenly become rubbish of course but 2-6 weeks is your sweet-spot.
Mine has this minute been dry hopped with the 60g each of citra and galaxy. The volcanic fermentation has subsided. I've got two night shifts to get done then will bottle on my days off,along with the pilsner AND hopefully get a brew on as the fridge will be empty. I wouldn't mind getting two on.
I wasn’t going to sample the Czech Pilsner so soon but that trixy voice in my head made me do it. 
It’s a week and a half conditioned and like last time is really nice already despite being a bit murky. The bar is now open on both this Czech Pilsner and the Summer Breeze
It’s a week and a half conditioned and like last time is really nice already despite being a bit murky. The bar is now open on both this Czech Pilsner and the Summer Breeze
I got everything in for the bitter but not the Tripel..could be either a Guinness clone or Tribute.
My brew-shed has grown some icicle lights
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Double cold here in Essex, a good 6 inches of snow. I’m trying to collect RO water using the outside tap... wish me luck!
Yes, good luck with that!
I’m supposed to be doing the same tomorrow for a brew-day on Tuesday but I’m still debating with myself whether to leave it a few days.
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Looks very inviting- have you posted the recipe before? I'm sure I've seen it, but can't find it..!!!
Yes I have, here it is.
Summer Breeze
4.5Kg Vienna malt
500g malted flaked oats
250g Torrified wheat
75 min mash at 150F
10g Magnum Leaf AA=15.3% 60 min
1/2 Protofloc tablet at 10 mins
50g Citra leaf AA=13.6% at 10 mins
50g Galaxy leaf AA=12.6% at 10 mins
Cool to 165F for the hopstand
50g Citra Leaf AA=13.6%
50g Galaxy leaf AA=12.6%
Hopstand for 30 mins then cool to 70F
22 litres in the FV, OG =1048
1pk US West Coast yeast
50g Citra leaf on day 7
Barrel on day 12, FG=1008
