National Homebrew Club Ireland

Now that the Oud Bruin is out of the barrel, it's time to get a list going of who wants to refill it. On a previous post it was agreed to refill with a Flanders Red. So here we go

- dodge 20l

- dodge 20l
Lordstilton 20l

How did the oud bruin turn out lads?

- dodge 20l
Lordstilton 20l
imark 20 - 40L

dodge 20l
Lordstilton 20l
imark 20 - 40L
Eanna - 20L (or 25 if it suits)

dodge 20l
Lordstilton 20l
imark 20 - 40L
Eanna - 20L (or 25 if it suits)
GarLo 20L

I'm very happy with the Oud Bruin.. Nice sourness and the oak is there too.. I'll go to 40L on the flanders if we don't get the numbers

Is there a recipe decided on?

I post up a recipe soon.

I'm sure you will be way over subscribed but to make sure it goes over the finish line happy to help.

+1 CH, I will jump into a barrel with anyone! (so if you need me just let me know)

dodge 20l
Lordstilton 20l
imark 20 - 40L
Eanna - 20L (or 25 if it suits)
GarLo 20L
DEMPSEY 20L

I think we'll be over subscribed alright. 20L limit looks likely.

You'd have you do a 40 before I'd offer help it was only to drag you across but I'd say now its time to get out the big stick to beat em off ;D

dodge 20l
Lordstilton 20l
imark 20 - 40L
Eanna - 20L (or 25 if it suits)
GarLo 20L
DEMPSEY 20L
DamienE 20L

Ok here is a recipe for the Flanders Red. I'd like to get the barrel filled in 3-4weeks time so let me know how this time frame suits everyone. It gives everyone time to get ingredients or suggest changes.

2.38kg Pilsner
2.38kg Vienna
227g wheat malt
450g Munich
227g Aromatic
227g CaraMunich
227g Special B
23g 5% EKG

I'd like to get a few packs of Roselare Yeast ( qty 4) so may ask for a little donation if we split it between everyone contributing.

Closer to brewday and refill, individuals can start fermentation with neutral yeast. I'll add the culture in the barrel

Let me know what you all think so we can plan

I just put an  order in today!! If anyone is ordering can they order me Vienna and I'll give them the dollar

How many litres is that recipe for/ what's the target OG?

I'm fine with the 3/4 week date.

Are we delivering to yours Rodger?

Sorry batch size for 20l

OG was 1.067
FG was 1.013
Mash was @ 68C
Boil was 90 min

I can collect from Lucan Area on the way home from work but we can work things out

Will and CH there is no issue with you wanting to contribute.

We'd like to keep it to 20l each if the both of you want to join, just post here. If your batch size has to be bigger then again let us know.

We are at 160l so this would bring us up to 200l

Thanks Dodge,

I know John and myself are just happy to help!
We will brew if needed!

I have been involved with many a whiskey barrel fill and know for a fact that:

Barrel Size: 220 litres (for example)

Brewers: Commit to 10 x 22 litres.

Result: You willl be short about 20 litres or more!

Mr Dodge I was only offering to help you across the line and LS and others look like they are happy to do a bit extra so happy to contribute or step aside what ever works.

Thanks guys!

Ok so if everyone on the list can confirm the amount they want to brew please. We will give it over the weekend for all to confirm and then we can see how much we are short.

After that Will and John can be informed

DamienE 20L

Eoin 50—55l
I can't drop lower than 50 with my setup.

Quote from: Eoin on November 13, 2015, 04:15:28 PM
Eoin 50—55l
I can't drop lower than 50 with my setup.

Split batch. Half at home half in the barrel

Quote from: imark on November 13, 2015, 04:24:00 PM

Quote from: Eoin on November 13, 2015, 04:15:28 PM
Eoin 50—55l
I can't drop lower than 50 with my setup.

Split batch. Half at home half in the barrel

Hmmmm I don't even have the small fermenters to be fucking around with small batches to be honest.

Quote from: Eoin on November 13, 2015, 04:25:06 PM

Quote from: imark on November 13, 2015, 04:24:00 PM

Quote from: Eoin on November 13, 2015, 04:15:28 PM
Eoin 50—55l
I can't drop lower than 50 with my setup.

Split batch. Half at home half in the barrel

Hmmmm I don't even have the small fermenters to be fucking around with small batches to be honest.

It'd also mean souring some stuff at home......

Yeah. Stick a carboy/plastic drum under the stairs. Nothing complicated about it.

I'd like to put 25l in (and get 25 out  ;) ) but I'll be pragmatic and go with 20l as I have a drum that can be sealed for transport.

I'll probably take you up on the collection offer Dodge, thanks.

Ok after deliberating here is the list of people and there quota

dodge 20l
Lordstilton 20l
imark 20 - 40L
Eanna - 20L (or 25 if it suits)
GarLo 20L
DEMPSEY 20L
DamienE 20L
Person X 20L
Eoin 50L

Can we all look at brewing dates as I want to get the barrel filled soon and not leave it too long

Looking at 28/29th or following week.

Those that brew sooner to that date can start ferment with neutral yeast. I will try to collect after work around 5pm when individuals are ready and it suits. We can also look at organizing meeting up etc at a common place once dates are set for collection

Grand job!  ;)

I'm picking up grain for this from Mountmellick on Tuesday, if anyone wants me to pick up another order, send me a pm.

Quote from: Dodge on November 10, 2015, 09:57:55 PM
Ok here is a recipe for the Flanders Red. I'd like to get the barrel filled in 3-4weeks time so let me know how this time frame suits everyone. It gives everyone time to get ingredients or suggest changes.

2.38kg Pilsner
2.38kg Vienna
227g wheat malt
450g Munich
227g Aromatic
227g CaraMunich
227g Special B
23g 5% EKG

I'd like to get a few packs of Roselare Yeast ( qty 4) so may ask for a little donation if we split it between everyone contributing.

Closer to brewday and refill, individuals can start fermentation with neutral yeast. I'll add the culture in the barrel

Let me know what you all think so we can plan

Roger, There are various aromatic malts ranging from 50-400EBC. I presume we're looking for the light stuff?
https://www.thehomebrewcompany.ie/best-cara-aromatic-malt-whole-bestmalz-50-ebc-500g-p-3069.html (https://www.thehomebrewcompany.ie/best-cara-aromatic-malt-whole-bestmalz-50-ebc-500g-p-3069.html)

Rodger..is Monday the 30th ok for you..I can brew on the day and drop it straight out to you

There is a large range of EBC color in the special malts so which do we use. :-\

Sorry for the delay. I used the light Aromatic malt the last time but if you have picked up darker malt I'd say go with it.

Can we put up a list of when everyone intends to brew?

DamienE Saturday 28th

DamienE Saturday 28th
Eanna Friday 27th

DamienE Saturday 28th
Eanna Friday 27th
Lordstilton 30th

DamienE Saturday 28th
Eanna Friday 27th
Lordstilton 30th
imark Saturday 28th

Just finished - 21L at 1.067. Pitched US-05

I'm mashed in now. Will update my volume and gravity when I'm done this evening.

20 litres & 1.065 S04 pitched

21L @1.062 w T58

21l at 1.067.

Quote from: Dodge on November 29, 2015, 01:09:22 AM
21l at 1.067.

Have you a fill date?

Brewing today,already on it ;)

Currently mashing

Well after today there will be at least 6 people finished with 3 outstanding with Eoin doing his big batch.

I'll find out when the others are doing there's and organise collection. It may be during this week after work or Saturday if I'm in Dub and again it will be Saturday evening. ( not too late)

Grand. I can act as a drop point if it helps you and collection date works for us.
Let us know how much do we owe you for the wyeast etc when you tot it all up.

20L 1.064 us-05 pitched

Glad I'm keeping the gravity down. This is going to be a >7%er.

I must have realized that I needed to keep the SG down as I did not adjust my beersmith and so made 25L @ 1053 :-[ pitched T58

Firstly too let all know that Garlo can't brew his share so we will be a batch down. If anyone wants to brew to fill feel free to say so

Secondly how are all the beers doing?

I'd like to organise collection.

Mark had kindly agreed ( please verify) as a collection point to help me. If I know who has beer there then it will help me.

I'm happy to be a drop point.

Mine finished primary fermentation.

What volume is the barrel? I think we're only at 190L? Is it worth scheduling up extra (just in case)?

Mines fermenting.. I'm down in Dublin for the weekend so I'll bring it with me and leave it in marks for you

I can drop mine over tmrw

If someone wants to add extra then that's fine.

I'd like to try and collect a few tomorrow evening around 8ish if that's alright. The rest I can collect during the week.

If tomorrow evening is no good then I can leave for during the week.

I can drop it over to Mark too tomorrow. Past high krausen, but still 3 inches of foam on it.

Quote from: Dodge on December 04, 2015, 10:31:45 PM
I'd like to try and collect a few tomorrow evening around 8ish if that's alright. The rest I can collect during the week.

No problem

knocked out 20 more litres @1067 did not pitch and is now sitting in a 20 Litre bucket with the lid on of course. temp at 11 C :)

Ok lads.

I appreciate everyone's patience in this beer.  It's been nearly a year and it's time to get this one out.

I'm working days now so I can call past in the evening to collect some empty kegs/ containers. Once I have everyone I'll empty and re deliver.

Is it possible if we could have a central collection point for pick up and drop off?

No bother Roger..I can have a corny ready to go next week..how's it tasting? If you need a hand emptying let me know and I'll drop out

Éanna dropped a keg to me last night. Is it feasible to have the remaining kegs with me this week?

I now have kegs for Éanna, Damien, Brian and myself.

Thanks a lot Mark. Eoin was supposed to drop off his container last weekend but I think he was sick. I've asked to have them ready this weekend. Is it alright if I pick them up on Saturday?

No problem. Saturday should be fine.

Roger I'll drop mine out to you Saturday evening..I've contacted  gar loain and he's ready to go Saturday too

Roger kindly dropped off to my house tonight. I've got beer for the following individuals :
Dempsey
Eanna
Damien
Eoin

When this barrel is getting refilled I wouldn't mind jumping in on it if there is space at all.