I will be getting hitched ion June of 2014, and as an avid home brewer, I have decided to step up my game and brew 6 different beers for the special day. This has inspired me to become more creative and experimental, as well as take a more precise approach into creating the final product. Goals will include building a fermentation chamber, start kegging, and creating 6 different recipes than can fit all palates. I have decided loosely on 5 different beers to put in a keg, as well as possibly making bottles available, however, the bottled selections would be a bit heavier and higher alcohol beers, so we'll see.
The styles I wish to brew for the day:
German-style Heffeweizen (served from the bottle)
American IPA
Witbier (possibly making this a fruit beer)
American Brown Ale
Cream Ale/Blonde Ale/Kolsch
Pale Lager/Alt
The main goals for the Heff:
Decide on yeast strain; open or closed ferment; decoction or infusion mash
The main goals for IPA:
Decide on dry hopping schedule and varieties; if time allows, play with all around hopping schedule/amounts
The main goals for Witbier:
Decide on whether or not to add fruit and what form; acid malt? sour mash? lacto culture?
The main goals for Brown ale:
Decide if I like hop forward or malt forward; if hop forward, figure out hopping schedule
The main goals for Cream Ale/Blonde/Kolsch:
Decide on which of the 3 lawn mower styles I like best; decide on best fermentation temp
The main goals for Pale Lager/Alt:
Decide on which clone recipe (Sam Adams/Long Trail) is better; decide on yeast strain
In order to accomplish this goal, I will be splitting sever 5 gallon batches up to 5 different ways. I will then give each option to several volunteers with a general feedback form and go from there.
Cheers!
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