| This brew has been in the works for quite some time. It is for my neighbor, Dick, who is a pretty zany guy. When we moved in, I started getting him hooked onto “better” beverages. It has been both fun and entertaining.
Lately, one of Dick’s favorite beers is Hoegaarden; aka, that refreshing orange-flavored beer. This was a special batch as he was able to join me for the brew session (#53). It is really just Jamil’s recipe but I tuned it a little for my system. |
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Category Archives: Recipes
Chocolate Stout Bread Pudding
| We went to a party last night where it’s always fun to bring a dish. This was a real winner! The author calls it a cake, but it is really bread pudding.
Guinness + eggs + cream + sugar + chocolate = Delicious! |
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Oatmeal Stout
| A dark, full-bodied, roasty ale with a slight oatmeal note in the background. It has a slight roasted-grain flavor and aroma, like bitter chocolate, which helps dry the finish. A subtle earthy character makes this a beer perfect for the fall season and a crisp evening.
This beer would pair brilliantly with a Montreal spiced NY Strip. |
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Ingredients:
| 8 lbs | 2-row pale malt |
| 1 lb | Flaked Oats |
| 8 oz | Chocolate Malt |
| 4 oz | Aromatic Malt |
| 4 oz | Crystal 80L Malt |
| 8 oz | Roasted Barley |
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Mashed at 153F – 78% Efficiency |
Hops:
| 1.8 oz | East Kent Goldings | 5.0% AA | 60 Minutes |
Yeast:
| WLP005 – British Ale Yeast |
Yield:
| 5 Gallons |
Stats:
| OG: 1.059 | FG: 1.015 | 24.7 SRM | 33.7 IBU |
Homemade Bavarian Style Pretzels
| Is there anything better than a Franziskaner (no lemon!) on a summer day? Answer: YES – include an authentic soft pretzel with it. This is one of my fondest memories (Weissbier + soft pretzels) of the now defunct Baltimore Brewing Co. |
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