Eastie Boy's "Fiesta Imperial Red" (for the WBC)
Looking like 1.080 on the button
65ibu, a little CaSO4
GP, Crystal 90, with a touch of CaraAroma, Pale Choc and Black
A pretty even spread of Sauvin, Motueka and Pacifica
Best imbibed wearing with a…
I'd recommend about 1.6g/L with that Cascade.
Or 1.4g/L Cascade and 0.2g/L Sauvin.
I don't know why, I've just got a gut feel on it.
I'd not recommend it first time but a little CaCl wouldn't be out of place if you want to lift sweetness.
a really wild quick guess that might be a starter
Beardbinder
88% nz pale malt
6% caramalt
5.5% crystal 90
0.5% black
pretty low ester yeast - maybe warm fermented S05
67c mash, a little acid but nothing tricky in the water teatment
1.040 ferment t…
I've not really read this and shouldn't really even have the time to comment (ssshh, don't tell the boss).
I suggest you talk to Ian Caig and Nick Paige about what has been happening down here in Wellington. We've gone from hardly a showing to a gr…
Quick brown ale with JT last night... it's a funny old beer but is reasonably drinkable once it warms up. More importantly it is always a pleasure to catch up with someone in the 600+ club (approaching 700 now).
Today I'll be eating (yes, eating, t…
Yeah yeah!
Everyone looked pretty happy about the changes on Saturday. Good luck to both of you (especially Dion who has definitely moved into a more challenging role!!!).
I was asking Michael if I could be in his support crew for next year's Karapoti... how good is that man - Karapoti in the morning, beer festival in the afternoon!!!
Craig - I actually shaved that morning but there's something about a stadium full o…
the beers i've tried are a mix - from one of the worst acetic experiences I've had (in their bitter), through a splendidly aromatic Framboise (not quite as good in the mouth), to a truly world class drop in their Baltic Porter...
I'd not miss them…
Galbraith's Ale House
The Twisted Hop
Bar Edward
The Malthouse
D4
Hashigo Zake
Pomeroys
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