Early?This starts earlier by the day, hopefully its just due to holiday season
Early is starting with a breakfast stout.
What are you drinking tonight 2022?
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Early is starting with a breakfast stout.
Same again barkeep! This time with even more sun and my summer playlist. I’m probably one pint and two or three songs from dancing round the garden. Join me? 
Same again barkeep! This time with even more sun and my summer playlist. I’m probably one pint and two or three songs from dancing round the garden. Join me?
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You always make me want a beer H with your lush photos even though I'm trying to be good
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Well this month I have being taking Friday‘s as annual leave so Thursday is the new Friday. Bramling Cross/Pilsner Smash fermented with Voss. It’s got a nice floral taste to it fairly light with a bit of bitterness from the hops. I probably served it a tad too cold as the flavour comes through a lot better once it had warmed up a tad.
Not that I want to be a bad influence (You always make me want a beer H with your lush photos even though I'm trying to be good
) but l would say loosen the reigns a little, live and love life. 
My latest pilsner is quite grainy...wasn't sure if I'd messed up somewhere along the line but if that's a good thing...It’s another hot day in sunny Kent so I’m starting today with a very cold Pilsner. The grain flavour in this batch is really good. Head retention not quite so good.
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Ok I give in 
I’m having an early glass of my Mango, Pineapple and Papaya cider. It’s roughly 3 weeks old and I’ve kegged it. It was quite a small batch.
I used M02 Cider yeast so it was just about within the tolerance. I think it stayed at about 26C throughout and the yeast says maximum 28C.
It’s gone really well I think. The only slight glitch is it has slight banana esters, I think due to the weather when I fermented, but it’s not unpleasant and adds to the flavour. Could just be the yeast though as it states it’s a high ester strain.
I’m having an early glass of my Mango, Pineapple and Papaya cider. It’s roughly 3 weeks old and I’ve kegged it. It was quite a small batch.
I used M02 Cider yeast so it was just about within the tolerance. I think it stayed at about 26C throughout and the yeast says maximum 28C.
It’s gone really well I think. The only slight glitch is it has slight banana esters, I think due to the weather when I fermented, but it’s not unpleasant and adds to the flavour. Could just be the yeast though as it states it’s a high ester strain.
Ok I give in
I’m having an early glass of my Mango, Pineapple and Papaya cider. It’s roughly 3 weeks old and I’ve kegged it. It was quite a small batch.
I used M02 Cider yeast so it was just about within the tolerance. I think it stayed at about 26C throughout and the yeast says maximum 28C.
It’s gone really well I think. The only slight glitch is it has slight banana esters, I think due to the weather when I fermented, but it’s not unpleasant and adds to the flavour. Could just be the yeast though as it states it’s a high ester strain.
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I suspect the graininess will fade a little and become more complex - grainy, bready, a hint of caramel maybe.
Even if it doesn’t, I like a grainy malt so feel free to send it my way
. How long has it been conditioning?
Hasn't been bottled very long..maybe three weeks to a month. I might try one..just to be sociable.I suspect the graininess will fade a little and become more complex - grainy, bready, a hint of caramel maybe.
Even if it doesn’t, I like a grainy malt so feel free to send it my way
On the bitter now it’s cooled down a little. After the Pilsner the hops in this bitter really shine. Sublime.
Is that your special w/king bag?
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Pint of bitter before the footie starts
Grandparents had the kids for a sleepover last night so had a last minute night away in Tonbridge.
Went to Fuggles Beer cafe - been on my list of places to go for a while..very nice place , great service and a good selection on draught and cans and bottles in the fridge..Mrs was happy with the location and wine selection. Followed up with a visit to the local Nepalese restaurant which was also really good. Some pics from last night
Left handed Giant Pale
Had the Kernel pale which was great
Followed by a small of the Jester king sour which was very tasty
Grandparents had the kids for a sleepover last night so had a last minute night away in Tonbridge.
Went to Fuggles Beer cafe - been on my list of places to go for a while..very nice place , great service and a good selection on draught and cans and bottles in the fridge..Mrs was happy with the location and wine selection. Followed up with a visit to the local Nepalese restaurant which was also really good. Some pics from last night
Left handed Giant Pale
Had the Kernel pale which was great
Followed by a small of the Jester king sour which was very tasty
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. It’s a 50W Bluetooth speaker. Quite loud, good deep bass. Great for parties.How was your Pilsner?
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Been discussing a pilsner/saison blended brew with @dan125 @dave_77 @Hoddy
The idea using both yeasts in a brew.
I had a pilsner and saison on tap so first beer is a 50/50 split.
Initial impression. A bit odd. Thought the saison would dominate. It doesn't. If I am honest, if I was given this I would just think it was a funny tasting lager
The idea using both yeasts in a brew.
I had a pilsner and saison on tap so first beer is a 50/50 split.
Initial impression. A bit odd. Thought the saison would dominate. It doesn't. If I am honest, if I was given this I would just think it was a funny tasting lager
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75/25 next then?
Plus what happens during ferm will affect how the end beer is. Or at least that’s what I’m thinking.
I think blending beers can be like blending paints. You can produce something beautiful, something that a bit washed out, or if you’re well off the mark something that’s just plain dirty!
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West coaster that I picked up last night
Yes..pilsner is shaping up nicely..I tried to take a picture but it wasn't looking half as nice as yours! It's virtually crystal clear now. It would benefit a few weeks in the cold but it won't last that long...probably.
How was your Pilsner?
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