Well, for the first time since I can remember, I had a completely free saturday. After having to cancel yesterday’s brew because I had to go to High Table at Christ Church with Maggie’s Mate, I was determined to squeeze in two today.
Popped to Stonehelm and saw Zed for the first time in several months, and as always benefitted from his understanding of brewing science. I decided to try a couple of the IPA recipes that were in the brewgroup’s yearbook – I think I’ll supply both of these for the Stud and his Duchess’ wedding…
Turns out it’s much quicker to brew twice in one sessions than two. Once the boil is put on for the first, the second mash can be started (saving about three hours overall).
Bought a couple of bottles of chimay too, and am hoping to harvest the yeast at the bottom tomorrow…
(recipes to follow)