Brewing and tasting for the win!
I had been itching to crank out a dark lager for some time. I finally got the courage to try it out. Here is my take on a dopplebock. Nice and roasty. It has been hanging out in the fridge for around 8 weeks and I should start drinking it sometime in September. Lots of Pilsner malts with some Munich Caramel and Crystal 60.
| Type of Ingredient | Amount |
| Pilsner – German | 10 lbs |
| Munich Caramel | 4 lbs |
| Crystal 60 | 1 lb |
| German Carafa II | 5 oz |
| Melanoidin | .5 lb |
My first HoeGaarden clone. I brewed it with orange peel and coriander. The pale malt I used was a step up from the ordinary that I usually have for my brews. I wanted to make something special. It seems I did. I need to make another one of these beers. So good! I used Mt Hood hops and Saaz to keep a european flavor with a twist of Oregon.
| Type of Ingredient | Amount |
| Pale Malt | 5 lbs |
| White Wheat | 4.5 lbs |
| Flaked Wheat | 1 lb |
| Flaked Oats | 1 lb |
I had planned to put a generous amount of vanilla beans in this beer. However, when I tasted it, the flavor shocked me and I just went with it. Turned out great. Used campden tablets to ensure the flavor was on point. Vanguard hops gave it a smooth flavor.
| Type of Ingredient | Amount |
| Pilsner | 4 lbs |
| 2 Row | 4 lbs |
| Flaked Corn | 2 lbs |
| Vienna German Pilsner Malt | 1 lb |
| Oats | .5 lb |
| Turbinado Sugar | 1 lb |