Thursday, April 30, 2009

Return of THE FIGHTING BISHOP!

The Bishop is RE-Born.

In secondary fermenter now. I've reworked the Belgian Abbey FIGHTING BISHOP as a dark golden high gravity number.

RECIPE FULL GRAIN
MALT
8 lbs of Belgian Pils
5 lbs of American 2 row
2 lbs of Belgian Caravienne
2 lbs of Belgian Cara Pils
2 lbs of Belgian Aromatic
HOPS
Goldings @60
Hallertau @ 20
Saaz@ 2

EXTRAS
5lbs of CORN SUGAR!! @ begining of boil

Corriander Seeds 1 0z
Ginger 1 oz
Chamomile 1 oz
Grains of Paradise 1 oz
(all crushed... and added at 15 mins)

Irish moss @ 10

YEAST
White Labs Trappist WLP500

MOVED TO PRIMARY... OG 1093

MOVED TO SECONDARY

BOTTLED 6 Gallons FG 1020

ALCOHOL
9.3%

LIGHT.... reading

Hey. I'm laid up with Sinus Surgery. UGH. Don't panic! i'm still on the beer hunt.

READING
It has been ten years since its first edition, making the Handbook of Brewing, Second Edition the must have resource on the science and technology of beer production. It recounts how during this time, the industry has transformed both commercially and technically and how many companies have been subsumed into large multinationals while at the other extreme, microbreweries have flourished in many parts of the world. It also explains how massive improvements in computer power and automation have modernized the brewhouse while developments in biotechnology have steadily improved brewing efficiency, beer quality, and shelf life.
In addition to these topics, the book, written by an international team of experts recognized for their contributions to brewing science and technology, also covers traditional beer styles as well as more obscure beverages such as chocolate- or coffee-flavored beers. It includes the many factors to be considered in setting up and operating a microbrewery as well as the range of novel beers and beer-related products currently being considered by the brewing industry. It also describes new avenues that challenge the brewer’s art of manufacturing a quality beverage from barley-based raw materials.
Thorough and accessible, the Handbook of Brewing, Second Edition provides the essential information for those who are involved or interested in the brewing industry.

At 872 pages... nothing could be cooler.

BUY

NAB PDF like I did

Sunday, April 12, 2009

View inside the Brewery!



there's a glass of Hardee's Tactics Ale and a pic inside the brewery. Mash Tun and Lauter Tun system on left... supplies and right.

Thursday, April 2, 2009

Blood Orange Honey Hefe Weizen. FIGHTING JOE!


Joe Hooker knew how to party. Well.. this beer ...a Hefe Weizen... made with Blood Orange zest... and 2 pounds of Orange Blossom Honey... will be a great beer to fire some guns off with. Doncha think?
Starting OG 1051

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