There’s no doubt that Beersmith software allied to the Grainfather brewing system allows the home brewer huge freedom to experiment. I’ve been moving to hoppier and hoppier brews recently, including the use of particularly highly flavoured American hops.
Be careful what you wish for. This time I think that I’ve overdone it. Even the iconic Ben Truman wouldn’t want that many hops in his beer!
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Time for another Grainfather batch. I’m not sure whether I shall get closer to my target of replicating a Sheffield Bitter; indeed I may be moving further away! But at least this time, the colour will be nice and pale. This is the Beersmith formulation:
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Tagged BeerSmith, FastFerment conical fermenter, Grainfather, home brewing, wort aeration
Years ago we used to brew beer, and quite successfully so. Later I actually worked for a brewery, and learned at least a smattering of brewing technology. Our beer got better. We used to make a nice brown ale for the summer months, not too strong, but refreshing after work on a warm evening.
We found the old boiler and mash bucket in the attic recently. They’re looking a bit yellowed and sad now, but they prompted us to revive the idea of home brewing. So that’s what we’re going to do.
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