So there's a time-honored tradition in virtually every subject known to man: music, literature, art, you name it. The desert island question. So why not brewing?
Imagine you're stranded on a desert island with no hope of rescue. You're set up pretty well for survival, after all, you get to bring your dream brewing rig and a lifetime supply of base malts and any adjuncts you could ever want. (You're going to be very popular on this island. Did you think I'd strand you alone?) BUT, you can only choose one hop variety and one yeast strain. What would they be?
This should be enlightening...
Matt
Desert Island Question
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Desert Island Question
Matt Bechtold
Anvil Chorus Brewing
Anvil Chorus Brewing
Re: Desert Island Question
Which island are you looking at? Some Hops grows better than others in different climents and some, not at all.
"No Hops in your beer", would it still be Beer?
Or do we get to pick the Island too?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desert_island
"No Hops in your beer", would it still be Beer?
Or do we get to pick the Island too?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desert_island
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Galen Carter
Primary: Empty.....
Secondary: orange camille mead
Bottle Conditioning: Peach Melomel
On Tap: Very berry mead
Galen Carter
Primary: Empty.....
Secondary: orange camille mead
Bottle Conditioning: Peach Melomel
On Tap: Very berry mead
Re: Desert Island Question
It's an imaginary island, and growing them is not required. They're magic. They're just there. But you can only pick one...
Matt Bechtold
Anvil Chorus Brewing
Anvil Chorus Brewing
Re: Desert Island Question
Magic!? Are you sure thats Hops you been putting in your beer?
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Galen Carter
Primary: Empty.....
Secondary: orange camille mead
Bottle Conditioning: Peach Melomel
On Tap: Very berry mead
Galen Carter
Primary: Empty.....
Secondary: orange camille mead
Bottle Conditioning: Peach Melomel
On Tap: Very berry mead
Re: Desert Island Question
Well, I prefer a neutral yeast for a clean ferment at cooler temps, so 1056, WLP001 or Safale 04, I'm also a fan of the citrus hops, so I guess Amarillo, since they a good all around hop.
do I get a serving wench?
do I get a serving wench?
Thanks!
--Bill
all your mash are belong to us
--Bill
all your mash are belong to us
Re: Desert Island Question
It's your imaginary island, so sure, why not? I think I'm with you on the 1056, but I'm torn on the hops.
Matt Bechtold
Anvil Chorus Brewing
Anvil Chorus Brewing