Rebellious Lambic - AKA Old English October Beer...

[johnrm]

Lads, I've got Crushed Amber, I split it with Billy so no need to buy this.
Thank Sam in Blacks for this by buying loads of his great beer.
Once Mr H back is back on the sod, we'll figure yeast and malt distribution.

[mr hoppy]

Can't see thanking Sam being a problem then!

[ColmOM]

Thanking Sam is never a problem om nom nom! 

[LordEoin]

I'm thanking Sam right now!

[LordEoin]

So.. what's the plan? We all have hops, we all have grain. Some have yeast, MrHappy will be making more yeast.
Have we set a date to have our buckets of trub-free buckets of racked beer going into the barrell for secondary?

[johnrm]

I have the hops and Amber.
I can meet with Andrew if he's around to split the yeast too. I have yeast vials so all ingredients will be the same.
Just need a starter.

[johnrm]

29th is brew day.
Rack to secondary and fill 19th April.
(Change rack and fill date)

[mr hoppy]

I've been thinking about this, particularly after reading Gordon Strong's book, and I'd say this probably needs a month in the primary fermentor, at least before racking.

Taking it off the yeast any earlier will mean it won't clear up off flavours from primary fermentation.

[mr hoppy]

Yeah, I think he has a fairly specific reason for that!

I'm thinking more of some of the more general advice he gives  in later chapters on avoiding off flavours here.

[johnrm]

Changed rack and fill date.
What volume of yeast do you have Mr H?

[mr hoppy]

I've 6 samples at the moment. They'll need to be built up though.

[mr hoppy]

As I'm on gas I'll probably brew solo and I think taf had a similar plan.

I can distribute yeast on Saturday at the Well if that works for people.

Is that the plan for the hops as well?

[LordEoin]

I have everything I need and brewing on electric so I'll probably be solo too 

[johnrm]

I'm aiming for an demo AG brew in the Mad Monk.

[johnrm]

FYI, Paudie in the Well mentioned that repeat beers are maybe not a brilliant idea in the same barrel.
There is a risk of contamination  etc.
This is reduced if you alternate Spirit/Beer/Spirit...
Thoughts?
I know Damun is sourcing fresh barrels.