Had the Tri-County Fermenters over on Saturday and we brewed up an Amber Ale while sampling Sam Adams Latitude 48's.I must say I liked the English styles over the American style IPA's. The Hop flavor and aroma is strong but not the bitter taste I have associated with IPA beer.
http://czartcf.blogspot.com/ is the new web site for the Tri-County Fermenters by the way. Give it a look, better yet, join!
As for the brew day, it went well. The first 10 gallon batch on my new system. Glad I had help as lifting the mash tun of the rack would have hurt me by myself. Thanks to Gary for reminding me to start the timer for the mash then again for the boil, someone was paying attention. Also note to self, again, charge battery for drill BEFORE brew day or you will keep crushing grain by hand.
18# 2 Row, 5# Munich 20L, .5# Roasted Barley, 1# Honey Malt
2oz Cluster 60 min. 1oz Cascade 10 min. 1oz Cascade 0 min.
Tsp Irish Moss 15 min.
Mash 1.15 qt/# at 155' for 60 min. Sparge 170' till 13 gallons in the kettle. 60 minute boil. 2, 5 gallon fermenters with Muntons dry ale yeast.
