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It ain't too cold to Brew!

#1 Post by cyburai » Sat Jan 13, 2007 12:35 am

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John and I knocked out a Rye IPA today. It was cold as hell, and somewhat problematic since the water line froze at one point. We were shooting for 1.073 and hit 1.071 (adjusted). 10 oz of Mt. Hood and Columbus.

It was a good brewday. Going to try again on Sunday for a Bitter.
~Cyburai / Sean

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#2 Post by Blktre » Sat Jan 13, 2007 11:58 am

Like how your equipment has come togther! Beer looks yummy too!!
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1. When a once extraordinarily hoppy beer now seems pedestrian.
2. The phenomenon a person has when craving more bitterness in beer.
3. The long-term exposure to extremely hoppy beers; if excessive or prolonged, a habitual dependence on hops will occur.
4. When a "Double IPA" just is not enough

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#3 Post by Piscator » Sat Jan 13, 2007 1:30 pm

Like Andy said, I like your set up. Looks exactly like where I am going to be next year about this time. Just need a keggle HLT and a pump and ... you get the picture.
With the Columbus and Mt Hood hops it sounds like Denny Conn's RyePA recipe. I brewed a version of it last year about this time and it didn't last until spring. Enjoy!
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#4 Post by cyburai » Sat Jan 13, 2007 11:45 pm

It's Denny Conn's recipe. And it's going hog wild.. Smells awesome.
~Cyburai / Sean

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#5 Post by Greenblood » Sun Jan 14, 2007 1:17 am

Very excited indeed about the RyePA. It is blowing off like crazy(thank you for the yeast Shane)! Smells outstanding! The brewery works like a charm,. Will be up early today to start on the bitter. As always company is welcome!
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#6 Post by cyburai » Sun Jan 14, 2007 7:23 pm

Bitters done, target was 1.040 hit 1.044, but I think I was a bit short on water.

Looks and tastes good to me..

I got your cold right here!
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#7 Post by Blktre » Sun Jan 14, 2007 9:24 pm

You 2 just joined an elite club! All in the name of beer!!
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1. When a once extraordinarily hoppy beer now seems pedestrian.
2. The phenomenon a person has when craving more bitterness in beer.
3. The long-term exposure to extremely hoppy beers; if excessive or prolonged, a habitual dependence on hops will occur.
4. When a "Double IPA" just is not enough

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#8 Post by Greenblood » Sun Jan 14, 2007 11:19 pm

It was realy freakin cold today. The sky was dropping ice pellets on our heads as we finished up the brewday, but it was worth it. Bubling away nicely right now, and will be blowing off before morning.
Cheers!

John Monaghan

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#9 Post by Jensen » Mon Jan 15, 2007 2:39 am

Awesome job guys. I would have stopped by today if I had thought you guys were brewing... Not many would have tackled such a project on a day like today. It is too easy to rent dvds and veg. Gee, guess the men were seperated from the boys today-- well, at least you were John<g>.
Congrats, look forward to stopping by and tipping a few of those in a month or so!

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#10 Post by DJ in KC » Mon Jan 15, 2007 9:46 pm

Aw, I brewed up 10 gal in shorts and a T-shirt Sat. Gotta love that basement brewery.

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#11 Post by cyburai » Tue Jan 16, 2007 12:57 am

DJ in KC wrote:Aw, I brewed up 10 gal in shorts and a T-shirt Sat. Gotta love that basement brewery.

dj
Just had to rub it in, didn't ya.

Actually I want to come over and check out your setup sometime. I have heard some impressive things, not to mention your pics on the brewboard.
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#12 Post by Blktre » Tue Jan 16, 2007 2:21 pm

Id go w/ ya......havent been to Dans for awhile, and we may need to pick up something heavy anyways...
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Lupulin Threshold Shift
lupulin threshold shift \lu·pu·lin thresh·old shift\ n
1. When a once extraordinarily hoppy beer now seems pedestrian.
2. The phenomenon a person has when craving more bitterness in beer.
3. The long-term exposure to extremely hoppy beers; if excessive or prolonged, a habitual dependence on hops will occur.
4. When a "Double IPA" just is not enough

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