I went to my local place to get an India Pale Ale in order to see what all the fuss is about, but their shelves were half bare and the guy was all embarrassed because he forgot to order for the week, then they had a bigger than usual run on stuff. He said he could put together the ingredients manually, but I told him I didn't feel confident enough in my skillz, yet, to make a beer not from a kit.
Anyway, American Pale Ale. Thinking of brewing this Saturday night.
Batch 3 - American Pale Ale
Was talking to a different guy at my local place today... he had lots of new info for me.Paul wrote:I'm drinking a Flying Dogs Classic Pale Ale right now.
Pale ale's are teh goods.
For example, based on the fact I loved the Scottish Ale, he said I may be a "Malt Head," as compared to a "Hop Head." I'd never heard those terms. I understand the Pale Ale is hoppy, so we shall see.
We shall see.
"Be bold, and mighty forces will come to your aid."
Pale ale is really hoppy. Lots of bite (bitterness). Not as bitter as an IPA, but it is still a defining feature.
If you like sweeter beer, try making a kit that has lactos in it.
I used to think that I was a malt head, (didn't see the purpose in bitter beer) but then I made a double-IPA and fell in love with it.
If you like sweeter beer, try making a kit that has lactos in it.
I used to think that I was a malt head, (didn't see the purpose in bitter beer) but then I made a double-IPA and fell in love with it.
Two things new this batch, besides the potential for mercury poisoning:
1. I husbanded my ice better, so for the first time I was actually able to get the wort down to 70 degrees before I pitched the yeast. Previous temps were 74 degrees.
2. No bubbling in the primary fermenter, yet, 12 hours later. Both previous batches were bubbling away like mad by now.
1. I husbanded my ice better, so for the first time I was actually able to get the wort down to 70 degrees before I pitched the yeast. Previous temps were 74 degrees.
2. No bubbling in the primary fermenter, yet, 12 hours later. Both previous batches were bubbling away like mad by now.
"Be bold, and mighty forces will come to your aid."
Mercury? Use a digital thermometer. The only problem with those is that if you dip them too deep and liquid gets into the probe it will majorly screw up the reading. (Then you have to bake the probe in the over awhile, to evaporate the liquid out of it.)
I don't even know how long it takes to cook steak or chicken anymore. I just set mine thermometer for the desired temperature, insert the probe, retrieve it when it beeps.
I stick the display on the hood above the stove via magnet, so I can exactly what the temperature of the wert is at any time.
I don't even know how long it takes to cook steak or chicken anymore. I just set mine thermometer for the desired temperature, insert the probe, retrieve it when it beeps.
I stick the display on the hood above the stove via magnet, so I can exactly what the temperature of the wert is at any time.
I already have a beer disposal unit. It's called UnkBill.Paul wrote:It'll smell good because of all the hops, which give beer that crisp smell.
Those same hops are going to be what you like least about the beer, you malt-head.
How far are you from KY? I should drive up and drink it for you.
"Be bold, and mighty forces will come to your aid."
Had one today, 20 days after bottling.
Hoppy, but tasty. I can drink this.
Then I had one right next to Bullfrog India Pale Ale (a local microbrew), and I don't know... their IPA just tastes really off. It has that sour taste I mentioned before, and my wife thought she even tasted apples. After she said that I took another sip, and yeah, there was a definite apple core taste to it. I wonder if they are doing their IPA correctly.
By my American Pale Ale is tasty. Maybe not my fave batch ever, but I will certainly get to recycle my bottles one a night until Christmas, more than likely.
Hoppy, but tasty. I can drink this.
Then I had one right next to Bullfrog India Pale Ale (a local microbrew), and I don't know... their IPA just tastes really off. It has that sour taste I mentioned before, and my wife thought she even tasted apples. After she said that I took another sip, and yeah, there was a definite apple core taste to it. I wonder if they are doing their IPA correctly.
By my American Pale Ale is tasty. Maybe not my fave batch ever, but I will certainly get to recycle my bottles one a night until Christmas, more than likely.
"Be bold, and mighty forces will come to your aid."
Pale Ale is different than India Pale Ale.
Pale Ale is just a normal beer, and India Pale Ale is the British attempt to make a tough beer.
Back when the sun never sent on the British Empire they had to ship beer from England to the colonies in India. This was a 6 month boat trip around Africa, in very hot conditions that would spoil traditional beer.
To keep the beer drinkable they added a lot more fermentables to increase alcohol content. They also added a lot more hops. The hops and alcohol acted as a preservative.
(Note: American's had more access to hops than British, so microbrewers here tend to use more hops than they normally would in England. I think people were trying to out-hop each other to prover how badass they were.)
Edited By Paul on 1321841414
Pale Ale is just a normal beer, and India Pale Ale is the British attempt to make a tough beer.
Back when the sun never sent on the British Empire they had to ship beer from England to the colonies in India. This was a 6 month boat trip around Africa, in very hot conditions that would spoil traditional beer.
To keep the beer drinkable they added a lot more fermentables to increase alcohol content. They also added a lot more hops. The hops and alcohol acted as a preservative.
(Note: American's had more access to hops than British, so microbrewers here tend to use more hops than they normally would in England. I think people were trying to out-hop each other to prover how badass they were.)
Edited By Paul on 1321841414