Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Homebrew Digest #6038 (July 31, 2013)

HOMEBREW Digest #6038 Wed 31 July 2013


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Contents:
Coffee Stout (Jeff Krynitsky)


* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* Beer is our obsession and we're late for therapy! *
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

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Date: Wed, 31 Jul 2013 20:34:47 +0000
From: Jeff Krynitsky <jeff at wheats.com>
Subject: Coffee Stout

I want to brew a coffee stout and the consensus for the best method from
prior info on hbd posts seems to be adding coarsely ground coffee to the
secondary just a day or two prior to bottling. My concern with this is the
possibility of contamination. Can anybody offer any suggestions as to the
specific method for keeping the beer sanitary? Are whole coffee beans in a
bag from the coffee shop typically sanitary? Any suggestions will be
appreciated.

Prost!

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Saturday, July 27, 2013

Homebrew Digest #6037 (July 27, 2013)

HOMEBREW Digest #6037 Sat 27 July 2013


FORUM ON BEER, HOMEBREWING, AND RELATED ISSUES
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Contents:
re: Kwak beer recipe ("Jeff McNally")
Kwak ("Darrell G. Leavitt")


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* Beer is our obsession and we're late for therapy! *
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Date: Sat, 27 Jul 2013 11:12:52 -0400
From: "Jeff McNally" <jeff ri at cox.net>
Subject: re: Kwak beer recipe

Hi All,



In HBD #6036 Carlos Nunez asked for help with a recipe for Kwak (made by
Bosteels Brewery in Belgium).



The book "Clone Brews" by Tess and Mark Szamatulski has a recipe for Kwak
that seems like it should get you pretty close. Here it is:



OG 1.081 to 1.086

FG 1.015 to 1.019

IBUs 18 to 20

SRM 15



11 lbs Belgian 2 row pilsner malt

2.5 lbs German munich malt

5 oz Special B malt



1.5 lbs Belgian clear candi sugar



2/3 oz challenger, 60 min boil

1 oz styrian goldings, 15 min boil

1/4 oz challenger, 3 min boil

1/4 oz Czech saaz, 3 min boil



1 tsp Irish moss, 15 min boil



Wyeast 1762 Belgian Abbey II (first choice)

Wyeast 1214 Belgian Abbey (second choice)



Mash all the grains in 150F water for 90 min

Add the candi sugar with the first hop addition

Ferment at 70 to 73F



Jeff McNally

Tiverton, RI

(652.2 miles, 90.0 deg) A.R.

www.southshorebrewclub.org




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Date: Sat, 27 Jul 2013 12:45:34 -0400 (EDT)
From: "Darrell G. Leavitt" <leavitdg at plattsburgh.edu>
Subject: Kwak

Carlos;
I made an attempt at a Kwak back in 1999. It was based upon David
Miller's book (which I have now given away), and came out pretty good. I
did not record the Whitelabs yeast number, but it was a Trappist that
could tolerate high gravity. The ingredients were:
8 lb Franc-Belgian Pils
4 lb Halcyon
1/2 lb brown sugar
1/8 cup black malt
4 oz Maltodextrin
1/2 lb wheat
some candi sugar (not sure how much, but I think a pound)
y
2 stage infusion,

1 oz northern brewse at 90 min
1 oz fuggles at 60
1 oz saaz at 30

yeast was slurry from previous batch

Final gravity was 9%

I am sure others have recipes that may be more true to the Kwak style. I
made this quite a while ago, but as I recall it tasted good.

Happy Brewing!
Darrell


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Friday, July 26, 2013

Homebrew Digest #6036 (July 26, 2013)

HOMEBREW Digest #6036 Fri 26 July 2013


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Contents:
Kwak beer recepe (Carlos Nunez)


* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* Beer is our obsession and we're late for therapy! *
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

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Financial Projection as of 31 May 2013
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501(c)3 status rescinded. Refiled 1023 for retroactive
status 25 June 2012. Per the IRS, our case must be
assigned to an agent. IRS is currently assigning
applications received in March 2012. Ours was received
in late June. To current financials, HBD is officially
bankrupt in August. Due to recent developments, HBD.org
will likely have to be dissolved per the bylaws once
funding runs out.
Projected 2012 Budget $3,145.01
Expended against projection $1,586.99
Unplanned expenditures ($ 152.00)
Projected Excess/(Shortfall) ($ 89.84)

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Date: Fri, 26 Jul 2013 22:15:57 +0200
From: Carlos Nunez <cnunezp61 at gmail.com>
Subject: Kwak beer recepe

I am looking for someone who can help me to get a recepe for making Kwak
beer or similar.
Carlos.

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End of HOMEBREW Digest #6036, 07/26/13
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Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Homebrew Digest #6035 (July 02, 2013)

HOMEBREW Digest #6035 Tue 02 July 2013


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Contents:
RE: Three Brewers in Oakville, Ontario ("Bill Pierce")
Fw: A New Yorker Interactive-breweries! (Pete Calinski)


* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* Beer is our obsession and we're late for therapy! *
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

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Financial Projection as of 31 May 2013
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501(c)3 status rescinded. Refiled 1023 for retroactive
status 25 June 2012. Per the IRS, our case must be
assigned to an agent. IRS is currently assigning
applications received in March 2012. Ours was received
in late June. To current financials, HBD is officially
bankrupt in August. Due to recent developments, HBD.org
will likely have to be dissolved per the bylaws once
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Projected 2012 Budget $3,145.01
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Unplanned expenditures ($ 152.00)
Projected Excess/(Shortfall) ($ 89.84)

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Date: Tue, 2 Jul 2013 00:09:13 -0400
From: "Bill Pierce" <BillPierce at aol.com>
Subject: RE: Three Brewers in Oakville, Ontario

Pat Babcock asks about the new 3 Brewers (it's Les 3 Brasseurs in Quebec)
pub in Oakville, Ontario. While that's not quite my immediate local
neighborhood, it's only a 20-25 minute drive, so I should be familiar with
it. I confess I haven't been there yet. I'm guessing the location was once
occupied by an outlet of the Gordon Biersch brewpub chain, which never
really succeeded in Canada and retreated to its US roots.

At any rate, I have been to Les 3 Brasseurs in Montreal, and I can report
that the beer was drinkable but not fabulous. They have expanded to about
10 locations in recent years, including one in downtown Toronto. Word from
those I generally trust is that they all have a certain house yeast flavor
that is somewhat distinctive and not loved by all, but you could do worse if
you happen to find yourself there.

Pat, I realize you are something of a captive of work when you are in
Oakville, which I'm sure you know has kind of a schizophrenic personality as
a city. It's at the same time a faceless suburb and also one of the
wealthiest communities in Canada in certain neighborhoods. Unfortunately
it's just not a great place for beer; you have to hunt a bit to find places
with the right selection.

In sum I'd say you might as well check it out. You're close enough that you
can walk 10-15 minutes back to your hotel.

Brew on!

Bill Pierce
Cellar Door Homebrewery
Burlington, Ontario




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Date: Tue, 2 Jul 2013 20:02:52 -0400
From: Pete Calinski <pete.calinski at gmail.com>
Subject: Fw: A New Yorker Interactive-breweries!



>
> http://www.newyorker.com/sandbox/business/beer.html?mobify=0

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Monday, July 1, 2013

Homebrew Digest #6034 (July 01, 2013)

HOMEBREW Digest #6034 Mon 01 July 2013


FORUM ON BEER, HOMEBREWING, AND RELATED ISSUES
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Contents:
Three Brewers in Oakville, Ont? (Patrick Babcock)


* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* Beer is our obsession and we're late for therapy! *
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

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Financial Projection as of 31 May 2013
*** Condition: Cautiously Optimistic ***
501(c)3 status rescinded. Refiled 1023 for retroactive
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assigned to an agent. IRS is currently assigning
applications received in March 2012. Ours was received
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bankrupt in August. Due to recent developments, HBD.org
will likely have to be dissolved per the bylaws once
funding runs out.
Projected 2012 Budget $3,145.01
Expended against projection $1,586.99
Unplanned expenditures ($ 152.00)
Projected Excess/(Shortfall) ($ 89.84)

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Date: Sun, 30 Jun 2013 06:38:24 -0400
From: Patrick Babcock <patrick.babcock at gmail.com>
Subject: Three Brewers in Oakville, Ont?

Greetings, Brewers! Take me to your lager...

I once again find my sorry behind in Oakville, Ontario Canada on
company business. When there, I typically spend my evening mealtime in
one of the variety of restaurants nearby to the plant. Lo and behold,
there's a new brewpub (since my last visit) in the mall at Upper
Middle and Winston Churchill. I see on their website that they have
multiple locations throughout Canada, the vast majority of which are
in Quebec. I will likely visit this place - being "right there", it
compels me - but can anybody tell me a bit about their beers and the
reputation?

Merci beaucoup!

-
- --
See ya!
Pat Babcock
President, Home Brew Digest, Inc.

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