Monthly Archives: December 2017

Batch #89: Kolsch on December 24, 2017

Posted on December 25, 2017 by mikehoover

On Sunday, December 24, 2017, I brewed a Kolsch-style ale. After reading about the style, I put together a recipe. I made an attempt to reduce oxygen pick up in the mash tun by running the mash water into the … Continue reading →

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Kolsch Notes

Posted on December 23, 2017 by mikehoover

Kolsch Notes: BJCP Category 5B. IBUs: 18 – 30 SRM: 3.5 – 5 OG: 1.044 – 1.050 FG: 1.007 – 1.011 ABV: 4.4 – 5.2% Mash: Water: Calcium=50, high Chloride ratio to Sulfate ratio. Mash pH~5.4-5, wort pH~5.2. Single infusion … Continue reading →

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Batch #86: Another Shot At A Nooner-like Pilsner

Posted on December 7, 2017 by mikehoover

On Wednesday, December 6, 2017, after a long period of doing ales of sorts, I decided to take another shot at brewing a Nooner-like Pilsner. I used the same ingredients mentioned on Sierra Nevada’s website. It is up to me … Continue reading →

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Batch #85: Berliner-style Weisse Brew Session

Posted on December 5, 2017 by mikehoover

On Sunday, December 3, 2017, I brewed up another Berliner-style Weisse. I changed the recipe some just to see what a difference it would make. I used more wheat malt than Pilsner malt. Usually I used the same amount of … Continue reading →

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