Belgian Quad

[nigel_c]

1. Will_D
2. Jacob 25L (50L if needed)
3. Partridge
4. Nigel (23L)
5. Delzep
6. BrianC
7. Mr Extract via P9
11. DamienM
12. Cahalbrua

[Jacob]

1. Will_D
2. Jacob 25L (50L if needed)
3. Partridge
4. Nigel (23L)
5. Delzep
6. BrianC
7. Mr Extract via P9
11. DamienM
12. Cahalbrua

Total: 48L

[delzep]

All that pilsner malt will require a 90 minute boil meaning a large boiler for a 25 litre batch (35 litre vesselminimum iI'dsay) 

[Jacob]

All that pilsner malt will require a 90 minute boil meaning a large boiler for a 25 litre batch (35 litre vesselminimum iI'dsay)

Why would you boil it for 90 mins?
Any other reason then getting higher OG?
Using pilsner regularly (up to 100% of a grain bill) and never had any issues, no DMS or anything unexpected.

[delzep]

Isn't it common to boil for 90 minutes when using pilsner malt to reduce dms?

[Jacob]

Isn't it common to boil for 90 minutes when using pilsner malt to reduce dms?

Read about it, but never had any issues with DMS.
Don't cover your pot & cool it fast to avoid it.

[ColmR]

Sorry lads. I've been useless lately. Won't have the time to get involved with this group brew.

[nigel_c]

Good news, Brian from homebrew west has offered us a very good deal on lme/dme if we need it on this project !

We will also have to arrange some bottles of the last 2 batches to send to him.

[ColMack]

I'm torn, but I I'll have to bow out.  Wife due in a few weeks, so the timing is not great for making a commitment.
Any idea of when brew date needs to be and planned empty/fill date?

BTW, R@H gave me a taste of a carbed up version on what's in the cask and it's flippin' delish! 

[mcgrath]

I don't think I need another big beer, but I'll contribute to make up volume if needed. I only have corny's for transport, so realistically 18L would be my limit. Let me know if need me..

[Partridge9]

Gents I ordered all that DME / LME - thanks for Brian for the amazing deal.

He is also throwing in some bulldog hops to try.

[delzep]

Sorry lads, gonna have to drop out. 

[hurleyci]

I'd love to get in on this, can do up to 50 litres. I don't know if I'm a member though, I homebrew and I'm in North County Dublin, do I need to swear an oath or anything?! Would love to get involved!

[Will_D]

No probs Hci.

Welcome to the gang. And very Welcome your 50 L

We can discuss our secret inaugoration rituals over a beer at our next meeting at the Boro. Thread will be going up soon

BTW: We make the Mason's and the Knights of C.'s Initiation ceremonies look like first day in kindergarten!

[Will_D]

So an update:

1.  Will_D 25L
2.  Jacob 25L (50L if needed)
3.  Partridge
4.  Nigel (23L)
6.  BrianC
7.  Mr Extract via P9
8.  DamienM
9.  Cahalbrua
10. Mcgrath (18L)
11.  Hurleyci (50L)

So assuming the other non volume quoters are at say 18L, I think we have 230 litres or therabouts and thats without Jacobs top-up!

Now two more things:

Colmac has said he's out due to new arrivals so where can we do the transfer/store the new barrel?

@ColMac If you are ok hosting the new brew for another 6 months we would be v. thankfull!

If not then we will empty the barrel on a suitable day to you , ship it empty to another location and fill the next day.

One possible location is the Rugby club shed! Any other options?

Also point deux: Can someone pickup this ball and get the recipe/logistics/etc rolling?

I need to start thinkink of the club competition!

And also anyone fancy going point on the Boro brew day?