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Permalink Reply by Hamish Jones on October 3, 2013 at 11:53am

I did that one but subbed in wai-iti for riwaka due to not being able to get any at the time, did it for a mates 40th turned out pretty darn good

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Permalink Reply by Crusader-Rob on October 3, 2013 at 1:04pm

Funnily enough, I'll actually be making the bookie as well. It'll be a double brew day

Same Malt bill for both, but with different hop combo's

1-NZ Fuggles and Riwaka 

2-Pacifica and Riwaka

Same Hops additions as well, will be a good wee experiment, to see what hops go well with Riwaka (although theres not alot of Riwaka around).

Zane if you type in the search for Spellbinder, theres a couple, 1 by studio1 and the other is from the recent case swap.

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Permalink Reply by Ralph on October 3, 2013 at 1:17pm

Yes, I already have a recipe that I have brewed before based on the spellbinder recipe which I am happy to go forward with.

Permalink Reply by jt on October 8, 2013 at 8:35pm

I did a sessionable ale on the weekend. Sauvin to bitter then motueka and styrians at 10 and 1
Sort of inspired by the recent Spellbinder talk in the thread.

Final hydrometer sample tasted great, just a shame I lost 3 1/2 litres onto the garage floor, not keeping an eye on things

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Permalink Reply by Crusader-Rob on October 9, 2013 at 10:22am

Nice one JT, yeah i know that feeling, although it hasn't happened to me in while...

I've actually got two very similar beers on the go like this...

The first is obviously the Spellbinder beer...

The second is a more sessionable version of Trip Hop by Garage Project. Using Riwaka, Motueka and Pacifica. all in equal amount to the same IBU's as spellbinder. Although I've adjusted the malt types to be more like Trip Hop. 

Will be brewed on the same day, and a side by side, for malt taste will be had :). Should be tasty for Crate Day :)

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Permalink Reply by jt on October 14, 2013 at 8:28pm

All kegged and gassed,a disappointing 17 litres but thems the breaks.

I'm sure I'm a bit lighter that the Spellbinder recipe, used 6% Caramalt and 3% dark crystal or thereabouts.

Nice malt but thinking I might try this with a little Gladfeild Toffee with it next time, just take it in a different direction

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Permalink Reply by Crusader-Rob on October 15, 2013 at 9:41am

17 litres, that is disappointing, make the most of it while you have it mate, it'll dissapear quickly.... JT what was your mash temp?

Got mine going down this weekend. 

I'll be using Toffee malt in mine, finney's is my new source for everything beer.

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Permalink Reply by jt on October 16, 2013 at 6:17pm

Yea, but it's so good 'n fresh.
Mash was 68

I've been thinking again about the toffee. This beer has got a really nice balance, I'm wondering how to keep that balance with the extra flavour from the Toffee

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Permalink Reply by Crusader-Rob on October 16, 2013 at 9:25pm

I've got toffee for it. I'll let you know how it comes out bro.

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Permalink Reply by Richard Jack on October 2, 2013 at 8:50pm

I've got one on the go, I'll tell you in a week or so!

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Permalink Reply by Peter Smith on October 18, 2013 at 1:22pm

Just had a bookbinder at Brothers Beer in the sun,  ok now I know why everyone raves about it.

Keen to try making this now

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Permalink Reply by Peter Smith on October 8, 2013 at 7:43pm

Has anyone experience in using citra hops in a pilsner / larger.

Not for the bittering more at the end flavour / aroma.

What size additions etc

Was thinking along lines of a rockhopper with  citra for the hopper, a lawnmower beer?

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