This is what I imaginatively called my first brew of 2006, which is 2 weeks in the keg now. I went for a higher bitterness level than my usual with this one, and initial tastings suggest it's a doozie, so I thought I'd share it with you.
3.7kG Marris Otter Pale Malt
250g Crystal Malt
Mash in 2 3/4 gal of water at 67C for 90 minutes (target pH around 5.2)
Boil 1 1/2 hours
Hop Schedule:
Once th boil is well underway add:
Challenger 7% 55g (30 IBUs)
Goldings 4.5% 15g (5 IBUs)
30 minutes from the end add 10g Goldings
15 minutes from the end add 10g Goldings and a teaspoon of Irish Moss.
I used Wyeast London III for this one. Your own favourite yeast will be fine.
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New Year Bitter
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BlightyBrewer
Well, I did fill a wineglass with the brew at the tranfer to the pressure barrel, but it's been in there a few weeks now, so nearly ready to drink.....I could have one tonight in fact... 
...however, experience has taught me the frustration of drinking 3/4 of a good brew too early, only to realise with the last 1/2 gallon how good it would have been if I'd only waited! :huh:
...however, experience has taught me the frustration of drinking 3/4 of a good brew too early, only to realise with the last 1/2 gallon how good it would have been if I'd only waited! :huh:-
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What do you think of a "goldings only" version of this one ?
I've got shed loads of goldings to use up see
Presumably I could do an adjustment in hop quantities and replace challenger with goldings ?
For example, 75g of Goldings at start of boil should give 35 IBU's which in bitterness is the same as Jim's initial hops. Obviously flavour and I guess aroma will be different but shouldn't be a bad brew, yes ?
I've got shed loads of goldings to use up see
Presumably I could do an adjustment in hop quantities and replace challenger with goldings ?For example, 75g of Goldings at start of boil should give 35 IBU's which in bitterness is the same as Jim's initial hops. Obviously flavour and I guess aroma will be different but shouldn't be a bad brew, yes ?
QUOTE (Daft as a Brush @ Feb 9 2006, 05:10 PM) I would imagine its got quite a lot of hoppy bitternes, Summer Lightning only uses 35 g of Challenger and its known for its hoppy bite. I like a beer that has plenty of flavour without having too much alcohol content.
Yup, it's hoppy alright.
However, one thing I've noticed with the Wyeast is that it can stand more hops without becoming harsh. I've been gradually increasing the hops with each brew to test this out.
The next one I made after this (which is one week into fermentation) has slightly less hops, as I think this one was on the edge of the maximum reasonable bitterness. I went for 28 IBUs.
Yup, it's hoppy alright.
However, one thing I've noticed with the Wyeast is that it can stand more hops without becoming harsh. I've been gradually increasing the hops with each brew to test this out.
The next one I made after this (which is one week into fermentation) has slightly less hops, as I think this one was on the edge of the maximum reasonable bitterness. I went for 28 IBUs.