Barley is encouraged to begin germination to convert its starchy energy store into sugars ready for use. The barley is then ground up and steeped in hot water to extract the sugars.&nbs
Probably unsurprisingly I tentatively ask at every pub now "is it ok to bring in the baby here?". I've been told on too many real-ale thirsty nights: "Sorry, mate".
I bottled most of my Birthday Porter into 1 & 2 litre PET bottles, but kept 7 litres back to experiment with.
A substantial porter that will be ready to drink for my wife's (it ends in a "0") birthday. She wanted it chocolatey.
Three bottles of my Belgian Bruin Ale had frozen raspberries added at a rate of around 100g per 2 litre
Time to get brewing for Xmas and Families. Asun's mum/dad prefer something a little less strong than my efforts.
Asun's Amber Lights
1500g Pale Malt
250g Amber Malt
I don't think I've ever brewed the same beer twice in recent years - this is about as close as I get though - there's always a new hop I find & have to try out or a tweak to the last recipe to expe