January 31, 2012
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Last Sunday was a long day, as two friends (Johan & Marcus) and I brewed up two batches of smoke-themed beers (a smokey lager and peat-smoked porter). We started at around 11:30 AM and put the primaries in the fermentation … Continue reading
January 27, 2012
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Brewery: AleSmith Brewing Company Country: USA Style: Imperial IPA ABV: 8.5 % Size: 660 ml Bought from: De Bierkoning, Amsterdam, ~15 euro Beer Advocate RateBeer Today it’s time to try the first of the beers I brought home from … Continue reading
January 25, 2012
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Sunday I will be brewing two beers together with a couple of friends. One friend expressed a desire for smoked beer, so both beers we will be brewing will have a smoky character. We will be brewing a Smoked Lager, … Continue reading
January 24, 2012
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I’m just back home from a great and relaxing trip in Amsterdam with my girlfriend. Had some great beers during the trip, and even managed to bring back home 10 bottles. I really fell in love with De Bierkoning, a … Continue reading
January 15, 2012
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Brewery: Stadin Panimo Country: Finland Style: American Pale Ale ABV: 4.5 % Size: 330 ml Bought from: K-Citymarket, 3.95 euro Not on Beer Advocate RateBeer Saw a couple of new Stadin Panimo beer (NZ Pacifica Pale Ale, Nugget Pale … Continue reading
January 13, 2012
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According to rumors at the Olutopas.info forum, the following beers (all from Finnish microbreweries) will become available at Alko 25.01.201206.02.2012. The release is associated with Alko’s 80 year anniversary, which it will be celebrating this year. The beers will make … Continue reading
January 11, 2012
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Today was a brewday again and this time I brewed a (Imperial) Breakfast Stout, i.e. an Imperial Oatmeal Stout, spiced with coffee and chocolate. Everything went surprisingly well and I ended up with an OG of 1.091, so am aiming … Continue reading
January 10, 2012
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Today I racked my Lusty Leopard Tripel to a keg for conditioning and force carbonation. Will probably bottle the batch in a couple of weeks. The gravity had dropped to 1.015, so the ABV should be around 8.4%, perfect! The … Continue reading
January 6, 2012
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Brewery: Left Hand Brewing Company Country: USA Style: Sweet Stout ABV: 6.0 % Size: 355 ml Bought from: Bierzwerg, 2.59 euro Beer Advocate RateBeer Today will be the first time I try a Milk Stout, also known as Sweet … Continue reading
January 4, 2012
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Brewery: Anderson Valley Brewing Company Country: USA Style: Imperial IPA ABV: 8.7 % Size: 330 ml Bought from: Bierzwerg, 2.79 euro Beer Advocate RateBeer I hope everyone has had a good start to the new year! We have finally … Continue reading