Stinky Daddy Brewery

Cleaning out the Fridge

Little brewing going on but I did find a few "oldies" in the back of the fridge. I hid them to see if aging would help.

Roan Mountain Maple Wheat was brewed on 10.16.08 and bottled on 11.2.08. When I first poured this beer it was way over carbonated. I was hoping it would dissipate over time, no such luck. This picture is actually after it rested about 15 minutes. I also used WB-06 with this batch. The esters created by the yeast killed any maple flavor. That is just another reason to use an all purpose ale strain when making a wit for the Blue Moon crowd.

The next was one of my infamous attempts to use sweet potatoes in a beer. Yammy Ale was brewed 8.30.08 and bottled 8.27.08. Though this picture does not show it, I did get a nice color from the potatoes. Flavor is another story. YUK! No improvement with age. Since this batch I reached out to Patrick Rue, owner and brewer at The Bruery in Placentia, California. Their Autumn Maple is brewed with 17lbs of yams per barrel. He was kind enough to give me a few pointers for my next batch. 

My last oldie was worth the wait. Nilla Oatmeal Porter was brewed 8.31.08 and bottled on 9.27.08. Originally it was under carbonated and the vanilla flavor was overpowering. It has mellowed nicely.  The carbonation level is greatly improved which is odd considering it had been in the fridge. The body is great. Nice and thick. You can almost "chew" it. The "nilla" is still there but now lives nicely in the finish. I am really glad I did not dump this one.

  

Chubby Squrriel Amber Ale (B55) Pour

The Squirrel has been hanging in the keg for 6 weeks or so. Decided to give it a pour.

Not a clear as my brews usually finish. I did not rack this one so, that's why. Color is good but a little darker than I wanted. Does have a nice red hue. Good head that linger the whole pint. Carbonation is good. I can really taste the nutty/bready flavor from the malt. I believe the yeast really let these flavors come through.

Overall not bad. I mean it is very drinkable but not my best effort. Maybe a little heavy on the Victory/Biscuit combination. It does taste similar to Fat Tire but I am just about over that brew.

Chubby Squirrel Amber Ale (B55) in the Keg

Put this brew in the keg today. I usually use a secondary but skipped that step this time due to busyness or laziness, you pick.

It was in the primary for 20 days and ended up at 1.012 for 6.4%. That is a little more than I wanted. Tasted okay. We'll see how a little cold conditioning works on the Squirrel.

Chubby Squirrel Amber Ale (B55)

AHH! Post 300 and a new brewing session. I tweaked my Knobby Tar Amber for this partial mash.

1.8lbs XL DME, 1.5lb 2-row, .5lb Victory, .3lb Cyrstal 80, .25lb Munich, .25lb Special Roast, .2lb Biscuit, .5oz Willamette @ 60, .5oz Fuggles @ 20, .4oz Fuggles @ 2, Irish Moss, Wyeast American Ale II

Whew am I rusty! Hit my mash in temps but missed both mash out temps. Just didn't heat enough water. Oh well. Also had trouble keeping a good boil on the stove top. But I got through it and now have something fermenting.  I forgot how good mashed grain smells...

Good Meal , Good Beer, Good Friends - The Real Reason to Brew

Stinky Momma and I went to dinner last night with a couple of friends. The restaurant was in Limestone Cove,which is kind of out in the sticks. I was pleasantly surprised with the menu and the food. Actually, it was VERY good. The Country Cafe, with wild caught scallops (sea bass, roast duck, crab cakes) was anything but "country".

They are a BYOB establishment so I brought the recently kegged Bulldawg Lager (B48). It was a hit. The waiter (who also brewed) had a sample, the table next to us had a sample, and the table behind us had a sample. I am going to believe that it was the quality of the beer; not the novelty of my 3 gallon keg and the fact that the brew was homemade, that made it a hit. Old Grass Cutter (B39) and Knobby Tar Amber Ale (B47) were also sampled and well received.

I had a great meal, good company, and got to talk about brewing. It was a very nice evening.

Video Pour - Knobby Tar Amber Ale (B47)

I don't know what is going on with the carbonation. I guess I could have incorrectly weighed the priming sugar.

It's an okay amber. Nothing special.

Knobby Tar Amber Ale (B47) in the bottle

I have high expectations for this batch.

It was brewed on 9.28.08 and spent 7 days in the primary. Today it's in the bottle after 14 days in the seconday.

The sample in the test jar has the "biscuit" aftertaste like that other tire beer. It tastes a little hopper too.

I batch primed this 2.1 gallon batch with 1.7oz of corn sugar. It's now in the 65F basement to carbonate/condition for 2 weeks.

The FG is 1.012 for and ABV of 6.1%.

Yammy Ale (B-44) in the Fridge

This was on 8.30.08. It was in the primary for 8 days, secondary for 20 days, and bottle carbed for carbonated 15 days. I can't wait to give this one a try.

Knobby Tar Amber Ale (B47) to a Secondary

I racked this today. It has that great biscuit malt aroma. My hopes are high!

Just an Update

I'm working on an exam for my MBA and drinking the last bottle of Sean Thornton's Irish Red (B37). It sure makes studying easier. This is one nice (malty) brew. I wish there were more but my Dad drank them all!

Bulldog Bock (B48) and Knobby Tar Amber Ale (B47) are bubbling away.