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.

  

Faux Witty Daddy (B52)

Finally, I got a batch brewed this AM. I decided on a Blue Moon type beer for Stinky Momma and friends.

Ingredients: 1.75lbs XL DME; 1.25lbs Wheat DME; .5oz Sterling @ 55; .5ozmins Sterling @ 20mins; .2oz coriander; .5oz orange zest; 1oz fresh orange juice; Nottingham yeast. Spices @ 5mins.

OG - 1.058.

The yeast makes it a fake but Stinky Momma didn't care for my last Wit. I used WLP400 in that batch ... I think... it could have been WB-06. Anyway she didn't like it so I thought an ale yeast might mellow it out. I am just hoping I did not get carried away with the hops...

On another note I am enjoying the dunkle that Dave gave me. Not much head but the carbonation is perfect. I will have to find out if he used chocolate malt in this brew. I am loving its malty goodness!

Roan Mountain Maple Wheat (B50) in the Fridge

Put this batch in the cooler today.

I had a taste from my test bottle ... um ... well.. not what I was seeking. I am thinking the WB-06 may have been a terrible choice for this recipe. I am hoping cold conditioning will help.

Roan Mountain Maple Wheat (B50) in the Bottle

I decided not to use a secondary with this batch. It was in the primary 17 days.

I batch primed with 3tbs of corn sugar and 1/2cp of maple syrup. I am thinking this will take a month to carbonate.

The hydrometer sample had a decent taste but may not be exactly what I attempting. I used WB-o6 yeast and now I am hoping that the phenolic flavors this strain produces mellow out.

The FG came in at 1.009 for and ABV of 6.9% ... whew. I am thinking this is not a breakfast beer.

Roan Mountain Maple Wheat (B50)

BATCH 50!!!!

I've had a maple wheat beer on my mind for sometime. This is adapted from a recipe I found at the Salt City Brew Club website. I wanted a little less ABV.

Ingredients - .5lb Honey malt; .5lb crystal 20; 2lbs wheat DME; .75 lbs XL DME; 1lb dark maple syrup; 1oz Sterling (20 mins); 1/2tsp Irish Moss; Safale WB-06 yeast

This was a 25 minute boil with 1 gallon of Deer Park water.

Steeped the grain at 150F for 20 mins. Removed grain. Added DME and brought to boil. Added 1/2 pound of maple syrup and hops at 20 mins. Added Irish Moss at 15mins. Added additional 1/2 lb of maple syrup @ 5 mins. Topped up to 2.5 gallons with cold Deer Park. Cooled to 75F and pitched yeast.

OG is 1.062.

I may prime with an additional 1/2 lb of maple syrup and brown sugar. We'll see...  

Death To Kegs of Beer

Witty Daddy (B38); Blueberry Whale (B40); Tsali Pale Ale (B41) are all gone.

Video Pour - Blueberry Whale (B40)

It's really not that bad. Would be better with WB-06 (wheat) yeast. Maybe 2 cans of blueberries in the secondary or a little blueberry extract. That could be a pectin haze.

Bluberry Whale (B40) Kegged

I put Blueberry Whale (B40) in the keg today. I may be rushing it but I want to take it camping this weekend.

I also bottled the last of Tatum's Tail Pale Ale AG (B36). I put it in 2 liter Pepsi bottles and used carbonator caps.

Bluberry Whale (B-40) to the Secondary

Racked this batch to a secondary fermenter today. It was in the primary 7 days. 

I added an additional can of pureed blueberries in light syrup to the secondary. That makes 3 total. You cannot tell by the picture bit the brew does have a blue tint.

I had a taste and it seems good. I am going to give it another 14 days in the carboy before I put it in the keg.

 

Blueberry Whale (B40) Fermenting Away

Caught th Whale krausen after 18 or so hours. It is bubbling and turning. I hope it does not blow off!

I did put it in a plastic pail just in case.