Greatest Beer Thread Ever!

[Origanalist]

A local one I've been enjoying lately.

 

[Todd]

These are probably considered two of the worlds greatest beers. Pliny more so in the states for the hop heads and Westvleteren XII for people all over Europe and America who prefer Belgians.

The Problem.

They are on in limited supply as Russian River Brewing in California makes only a limited amount of Pliny and only bottles a small amount for distribution. Getting it out East is darn near crazy impossible.

Westvleteren prides itself on saying it will not export to the US.

So how is one to get any of these gems?

 

[Todd]

Today is brewing day. This will be my 3rd attempt at making beer. Nothing special, just making a Mr. Beer recipe.

I'm starting with their "Wild Wheat" but I will be using Wyeast 3944 Belgian Witbier yeast instead of the yeast that came with the kit. I'm also going to add zest of 1 orange and 1/2 tsp of crushed coriander seeds.

This is awesome. It looks like you are making a Belgian style with the orange and coriander.

Thanks for posting the pics. I am always interested in how others do this.

This Wednesday is my brew day. I will either be making a Belgian strong Golden ale or a Dubbel. It will be from an extract, but I am very novice.

 

[Todd]

Interesting, I know a guy like that down there too. Maybe we know the same guy

Yep. If you went to Liberty, and like craft beer then Pints O' Plenty is probably familiar. I think Doug has been doing this kind of thing out of his home for most of his adult life.

 

[eduardo89]

Going to try these tonight:

 

[Todd]

Brewing a Beligan Dubbel

I had my brewing lesson last night and had a great time doing it. On a liberty note making your own beer from scratch is another notch in the belt at Freedom living.

Unfortunately, I was so caught up in the learning process last night that I failed to take any photos. I'm just not the type that keeps fiddling with their smart phone and this is not the first occasion where I have failed to capture the moment. I will try to do better with some pics of the rest of the process.

It was a partial extract recipe meaing I used both grains and extract.

Here was my recipe

6 lbs Muntons extra light Dry Malt Extract (DME)
1 lbs Dingemans Caramunich 45
1 lbs Special B Dingemans

1oz German Tettnang hops
1 oz German Hallertau

Belgian Candi Syrup D180
Abbey Ale Liquid Yeast


Steeped the grains for 30 minutes at 155 degrees, then poured in the DME and brought to a boil
Once boiling You boil for 1 hour. Add Tettnang at start of boil and Hallertau at 45 minutes in.
At one hour turn of burner and add candy syrup.

Chill wort to 65 degrees, throw your Abbey ale yeast in, add your lid and airlock and then ferment one week.

I placed it in my unused bathroom because there are no windows and it can ferment at about 72 degrees. I plan to move it to a Carboy next Wednesday and let it Secondary ferment for another week.

I am 4 - 5 weeks from having a Good Belgian Ale of my very own.

 

[tod evans]

....Sidetrack....

Backwoods Home has an article on making hard cider and applejack if anybody is interested..

http://www.backwoodshome.com/articles2/purkeypile143.html

 

[Origanalist]

....Sidetrack....

Backwoods Home has an article on making hard cider and applejack if anybody is interested..

http://www.backwoodshome.com/articles2/purkeypile143.html

That's one thing I haven't really had that was any good, thanks, maybe I'll try making my own.

 

[tod evans]

That's one thing I haven't really had that was any good, thanks, maybe I'll try making my own.

I still have foggy memories of attending a "hoe-down" in the mid 70's where there was live music, fresh BBQ and homemade cider and jack..

Big fun, fond memories!

 

[Root]

Bottled the beer today. Its pretty darn close to the flavor I was shooting for which was a strong/double witbier. Judging on mouthfeel, I'd say it's in the 6.5-7.5 range.

 

[Noob]

 

[Todd]

Bottled the beer today. Its pretty darn close to the flavor I was shooting for which was a strong/double witbier. Judging on mouthfeel, I'd say it's in the 6.5-7.5 range.

So this would be a very bitter wit? Has a nice color.

 

[Root]

So this would be a very bitter wit? Has a nice color.

I'd say more balanced. The belgian yeast flavor is very prominent. I'm sure the flavor will develop more as it conditions.

 

[loveshiscountry]

Best to worst on the taste testing I've done so far. Every other Sunday we get together. I like the lighter tasting stuff

IPA
Sierra Nevada Torpedo IPA
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
Ballast Point Sculpin IPA
Bohemia Pale Ale
Dogfishhead 90 minute IPA

Lager
Harp Lager
Schlitz Gusto Classic 60's formula
Batch 19
Suprema
Red Stripe
PBR
Rogue Irish Style Lager
Brooklyn Lager
Samuel Adams Boston Lager
Samuel Adams Double Agent IPL
Victory Prima Pils
Victory Storm King Imperial Stout (Ale)
Trappistes Rochefort 10

 

[Todd]

No great beer thread would be epic without this. First correct guess as to the historical importance gets a + Rep.

Epic quote on the can...lol.

 

[loveshiscountry]

No great beer thread would be epic without this. First correct guess as to the historical importance gets a + Rep.

Epic quote on the can...lol.

Was this made before or after Billy Carter urinated in front of some foreign delegates?

 

[Todd]

Was this made before or after Billy Carter urinated in front of some foreign delegates?

 

[Origanalist]

No great beer thread would be epic without this. First correct guess as to the historical importance gets a + Rep.

Epic quote on the can...lol.

That was some truly crappy beer.

 

[Todd]

This is one of the better Amber Ales I've tried. Malty upfront and some nice hoppiness on the finish.

Bear Republic Red Rocket Ale

 

[fr33]

My wife is awesome and brought me 3 six packs home today.

Franconia Dunkle

Rahr & Sons Oktoberfest

Saint Arnold Oktoberfest