Now the Temps warming up what best to brew?

Phantom · Post by **Phantom** » Monday Nov 14, 2005 6:06 pm

well I have been brewing through the winter and have put down 9 brews so far but now the temperature has warmed up what the best way to go, obviously in a bucket of water but what type of beer?

I have made Coopers Pale ale, Bavarian, a couple of cascade ales and a lager and their spicy ghost as well. One is quite flat bottled around six weeks ago but i think it might need some more time. There was a hot day and the brew oad was on and the brew reached at least 28C.

Only found this site yesterday and look forward to putting my input in as well as drawing from the experts within.

I currently have an open book as to what to brew so any suggestion will be most welcome given the temp in Melbourne is expected to hover around the mid 20's with one hot day in the next seven.

Phantom

yardglass · Post by **yardglass** » Monday Nov 14, 2005 6:32 pm

Phuck, it's the Phantom.

Sorry, had a T-Shirt with that on it years ago.

You could try a Wheat with SAFwheat K-97 Yeast.

Both Morgans and Coopers are ok, and the yeast is good @ 18*/24*.

A couple of additions are Coriander Seeds, Orange, Lemon Zest.

There are a couple of recipes here somewhere, do a search, if you can't find them I'll stick mine up that turned out OK for me.

Hope this helps, and Welcome to O&GHB&B.

NTRabbit · Post by **NTRabbit** » Monday Nov 14, 2005 7:06 pm

Its Ale season now, so any Ale or Wheat beer is the go.

you could also make a good Stout now, give it plenty of aging time to drink next Winter. Thats what I'm planning on doing sometime this summer

silkworm · Post by **silkworm** » Tuesday Nov 15, 2005 7:41 am

There was a good Coopers Dark ale / Stout double can discussion a couple of weeks ago.
Some great recipes for dark ales and stouts try a search on this site.
Adding some Licorice might be an idea (small amounts).
I just put one down and it was awesome at 3 weeks.
I should leave it alone till the winter!!

Phantom · Post by **Phantom** » Tuesday Nov 15, 2005 7:48 am

Thanks for the ideas fellas, I'll try an ale as the weather looks favorable.

I looked also at the idea on the site regarding a bottle washer made from the rubber shower accessorie and copper pipe.

hint for hose wanting to bend coipper pipe, fill it up with sand or water and then bend it, it wont fold then

Look forward to now getting into it this Thurs coming.

Phantom.
ghost who drinks

Chris · Post by **Chris** » Tuesday Nov 15, 2005 12:41 pm

You can brew anytihng you want (as in any kit). Just make sure you use a suitable yeast. It is time to give whitelabs a call.

thehipone · Post by **thehipone** » Thursday Nov 17, 2005 6:40 pm

Belgian yeast love the heat, and still produce palatable beers at some pretty high temperatures.

Tipsy · Post by **Tipsy** » Thursday Nov 17, 2005 9:32 pm

thehipone wrote:Belgian yeast love the heat, and still produce palatable beers at some pretty high temperatures.

Little more info hipone?

Tyberious Funk · Post by **Tyberious Funk** » Friday Nov 18, 2005 7:00 am

Tipsy wrote:
thehipone wrote:Belgian yeast love the heat, and still produce palatable beers at some pretty high temperatures.
Little more info hipone?

Have a look at the Wyeast range from G&G http://www.grainandgrape.com.au/ingredients.htm. They list all the characteristics from each strain, including their recommended heat tolerance.

Post by **Oliver** » Saturday Nov 19, 2005 11:52 am

Phantom wrote:hint for hose wanting to bend coipper pipe, fill it up with sand or water and then bend it, it wont fold then

Phantom,

Great tip. Thanks.

Oliver

eggar · Post by **eggar** » Sunday Nov 20, 2005 3:46 pm

I brew in an old fridge, a heat belt in the winter and frozen bottles of water around the fermenter in summer. Seems to do the trick.
Cheers
Eggar

tony y · Post by **tony y** » Tuesday Nov 22, 2005 3:24 pm

is it always better to use a yeast bought for the current brew than what comes with the can?

Dogger Dan · Post by **Dogger Dan** » Tuesday Nov 22, 2005 3:52 pm

I love Coopers Ale Yeast and I have brewed with plenty of liquid yeasts

Dogger

Phantom · Post by **Phantom** » Wednesday Nov 23, 2005 8:33 am

Well fellas,
I put down an ESB 3 KG australian draught on Sat morning.

It seemed to get off to a good start however i mightprepare my yest in luke warm water with some sugar about an hour before i close the lid next time.

temp has been pretty contant although was on 25C when yeast putit.
currently it formed about a 3/4 inch head on top from what I can see but gas has been minimal although condensation is normal. might be the fermenter as i have had a couple like this. will check the SG tonight and posttheresult as even this morning I left it with out the heater last night and temp was around low 20c, Even this morning it looked quite calm and could possible be ready for bottling in the next couple of days.

Just intrigued this settled down so fast.

thehipone · Post by **thehipone** » Wednesday Nov 23, 2005 8:38 pm

Tipsy wrote:
thehipone wrote:Belgian yeast love the heat, and still produce palatable beers at some pretty high temperatures.
Little more info hipone?

Saison's may even benefit from quite high primary fermentation (with appropriate strains) to give them some of the "wild" characteristics.
http://www.alestreetnews.com/articles/14_4_42.htm

32C is a bit warm, but it gives you an idea of how high you can push it.

Since "other" fermentation products/byproducts often make up much of the flavor profile in other Belgians like Trappist ales, a little extra production of phenolics isnt bad at all. That said, 25 is about as high as I would go.

homebrewandbeer.com

Now the Temps warming up what best to brew?

Now the Temps warming up what best to brew?

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