tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076002047553648960.post5087430448236348230..comments2024-02-27T14:56:43.295-04:00Comments on Meek Brewing Co.: Brewing an American IPA with London Ale III yeast and high chloride waterShawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08469375277267237839noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076002047553648960.post-48111079589468386482015-03-23T13:25:21.513-03:002015-03-23T13:25:21.513-03:00I think that yes, 1318 itself definitely has somet...I think that yes, 1318 itself definitely has something to do with the murkiness. The APA I brewed with it before may not have been quite so murky, but it was definitely heavy in the haze department. Less specialty malts in the recipe as well, which was wh it came out lighter.<br /><br />Good points on the Nelson and CTZ, too. I agree, I don't think the CTZ additions in this recipe probably added very much, overall.Shawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08469375277267237839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076002047553648960.post-78853278634697580272015-03-19T21:16:54.995-03:002015-03-19T21:16:54.995-03:00I've brewed a similar recipe along the lines o...I've brewed a similar recipe along the lines of Derek's post. Mine too was murky, so i wonder if that's just 1318? Similar results though, slightly 'creamier' mouth feel but the bitterness was a bit subdued so i'd probably increase this next time i use 1318. <br /><br />Something i have become intrigued by is this post and recipe: <br /><br />http://seansbrewing.blogspot.com.au/2015/02/10gesb-tasting-notes.html<br /><br />I think it'd be interesting to see what open fermenting 1318 does but that's slightly off topic.<br /><br />As for Galaxy, it's grown down the road from where i live and even when it's fresh it's still a 'less is more' hop. I find it does contribute some dankness in large quantities so the CTZ isn't probably needed if you're trying to showcase Nelson a little more?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06987059502943323041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076002047553648960.post-18026769861184553622015-03-19T10:19:46.677-03:002015-03-19T10:19:46.677-03:00Just taking a look now; thanks for the link. Probl...Just taking a look now; thanks for the link. Problem is, none of my Better Bottles/PET carboys are ported. But I'd happily buy one that IS, if I can find one around here...<br /><br />Thanks again!Shawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08469375277267237839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076002047553648960.post-27110448234082118772015-03-19T03:55:45.033-03:002015-03-19T03:55:45.033-03:00Actually quite easy to rack from a better bottle t...Actually quite easy to rack from a better bottle to a keg under CO2 and all the info on their website (also safer than pressurising a carboy)<br />http://www.better-bottle.com/products_master.html<br /><br />Scroll down to "Purged Closed-Loop Racking (External Purge Gas)" and sub the second better bottle for a cornyJimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076002047553648960.post-14621910644069959482015-03-18T15:59:32.436-03:002015-03-18T15:59:32.436-03:00Ha ha, thanks... maybe I should start coming up wi...Ha ha, thanks... maybe I should start coming up with movie titles!Shawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08469375277267237839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076002047553648960.post-31296968015704920752015-03-18T15:59:09.276-03:002015-03-18T15:59:09.276-03:00Thanks, Jerad; I'll probably continue to inclu...Thanks, Jerad; I'll probably continue to include the tasting notes with each recipe, at least in certain circumstances, like when a beer is being aged or something for a long time. I'll admit though, the reason I've been doing it lately is simply because I'm so far behind in writing up posts!<br /><br />That's also probably not the best picture I could have included; the lighting wasn't great, so it's actually not QUITE as dark as it looks, there.Shawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08469375277267237839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076002047553648960.post-33878135523791647262015-03-18T15:54:17.279-03:002015-03-18T15:54:17.279-03:00Strange the beer turned out so dark. Anyway, inte...Strange the beer turned out so dark. Anyway, interesting read. I've been wanting to try the london ale III yeast for a while now, but just haven't gotten around to it. I did however use a similar water profile on the popular zombie dust clone recipe that's out there, and it turned out really nice and fruity. Guess there is something to the high chloride levels.<br /><br />I like that you have been including the tasting notes with some of your write ups lately. It makes for a much nicer read. Keep em' coming!<br /><br />Cheers!Jerad Traudthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16433693607306627464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076002047553648960.post-23801892845164337912015-03-18T13:34:05.660-03:002015-03-18T13:34:05.660-03:00I don't know what you're talking about, th...I don't know what you're talking about, that's like the catchiest blog title I can think of!Bear Flavoredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16217501752031139256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076002047553648960.post-58304489031737040572015-03-18T13:27:07.512-03:002015-03-18T13:27:07.512-03:00Hey Luke; yeah, I saw your post! I've been mea...Hey Luke; yeah, I saw your post! I've been meaning to do something similar to that, and yes, there are caps available for Better Bottles (or equivalent PET plastic carboy) that should work just fine. Thanks for the reminder!Shawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08469375277267237839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076002047553648960.post-70703315322300153372015-03-18T13:20:23.867-03:002015-03-18T13:20:23.867-03:00I often still use carboys and do a CO2 transfer fr...I often still use carboys and do a CO2 transfer from primary to secondary or keg. I do not use better bottles, so forgive my ignorance, but I'm assuming that there is a carboy cap equivalent that you can configure similarly to the way that I do it (Derek links to my post on his post)? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12472060667309879612noreply@blogger.com