Janet’s Brown Ale No. 5

Planning Brewing Fermenting Completed This is a recipe published by a well-known American homebrewer, Mike "Tasty" McDole (+2020), who was successful, respected and appreciated worldwide in his field. I first discovered this beer in the book Brewing Classic Styles by John Palmer, who was a friend of Tasty. And having…

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Kegerator

I went through the way of bottling and second fermentation in the bottles, then filling the kegs and forced carbonation, fermentation under pressure and filling the kegs with counter pressure. I then spent some time tapping the beer directly from the keg, using a small tap. It was a major…

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Fair Desitka No. 3 – Completed

Planning Brewing Fermenting Completed The color corresponds to the recipe, clear, nothing wrong in the aroma.Carbonation - slightly saturated, but not bland.Fullness - full-bodied, I wouldn't even say it's just a "Desitka".Bitterness more pronounced but subtle, next time I might go lower again.The head is creamy and long lasting.I didn't…

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1/2 Saison v. 1.1

I've been thinking about Saison and some lighter version of it for the summer. I drank one Saison from a friend who used Sorachi Ace hops. It was fantastic there and a clear choice for me in the Saison. I have read a recommendation in an American magazine for this…

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Fair Desitka No. 3

Planning Brewing Fermenting Completed The third version of the world's most drinkable beer. ;-) The word "Desitka" is a name for a session beer in Czechia and it comes from number ten. It means OG 10 °Plato.Changes from the previous batch: 2 decoction mashing and a little more water to…

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