Comments for Rooftop Brew http://www.rooftopbrew.net Brewing journal Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:12:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Comment on Hop crop 2010 by Gabriel Nagmay http://www.rooftopbrew.net/?p=711&cpage=1#comment-2483 Gabriel Nagmay Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:12:27 +0000 http://www.rooftopbrew.net/?p=711#comment-2483 Originally, I was going to do a gonzo batch by mixing the 1-2oz produced by each plant. But, now that it looks like I might get almost 1/2 lbs per... So it would be nice to do individual batches that highlight each one. For instance, the cascade is going towards a batch of Epic: http://epic-pale-ale.blogspot.com/ Not sure what to do with the Pride of Ringwood either... Originally, I was going to do a gonzo batch by mixing the 1-2oz produced by each plant. But, now that it looks like I might get almost 1/2 lbs per… So it would be nice to do individual batches that highlight each one. For instance, the cascade is going towards a batch of Epic: http://epic-pale-ale.blogspot.com/

Not sure what to do with the Pride of Ringwood either…

]]> Comment on Hop crop 2010 by Andy http://www.rooftopbrew.net/?p=711&cpage=1#comment-2482 Andy Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:17:40 +0000 http://www.rooftopbrew.net/?p=711#comment-2482 Looking good! Are you looking to do a single-hop beer with Chinook? If not, IMHO, bittering hops are just bittering hops and can be substituted pretty willy-nilly as long as you match alpha-acid contribution. I'm sure there are differing opinions, but the essential oils are volatile and are largely gone after 60 minutes in a boil. The character comes mostly from your late additions. Chinooks can bitter anything up, but if you like the the aroma, highlight with an addition in the last couple minutes or flameout, or dry hop it. I think Chinooks tend to come across as rather harsh, and grassier/pineir than I usually want, but to each their own. Looking good!

Are you looking to do a single-hop beer with Chinook? If not, IMHO, bittering hops are just bittering hops and can be substituted pretty willy-nilly as long as you match alpha-acid contribution. I’m sure there are differing opinions, but the essential oils are volatile and are largely gone after 60 minutes in a boil. The character comes mostly from your late additions.

Chinooks can bitter anything up, but if you like the the aroma, highlight with an addition in the last couple minutes or flameout, or dry hop it.

I think Chinooks tend to come across as rather harsh, and grassier/pineir than I usually want, but to each their own.

]]> Comment on Hop crop 2010 by Gabriel Nagmay http://www.rooftopbrew.net/?p=711&cpage=1#comment-2481 Gabriel Nagmay Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:43:27 +0000 http://www.rooftopbrew.net/?p=711#comment-2481 Here's a pick of the Chinook cones: http://twitpic.com/2jgc02 Here’s a pick of the Chinook cones: http://twitpic.com/2jgc02

]]> Comment on Hop crop 2010 by Gabriel Nagmay http://www.rooftopbrew.net/?p=711&cpage=1#comment-2480 Gabriel Nagmay Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:41:59 +0000 http://www.rooftopbrew.net/?p=711#comment-2480 All 8 of my plants are doing better then expected this year. Everything was from first year rhizomes planted in May. We had no expectations, but every plant is filed with maturing cones. The Chinook should be ready to pick soon. Any brew suggestions for the Chinook? "Arrogant Bastard" seems to be a popular choice, but I am not a big fan. All 8 of my plants are doing better then expected this year. Everything was from first year rhizomes planted in May. We had no expectations, but every plant is filed with maturing cones. The Chinook should be ready to pick soon.

Any brew suggestions for the Chinook? “Arrogant Bastard” seems to be a popular choice, but I am not a big fan.

]]> Comment on Hop crop 2010 by Andy http://www.rooftopbrew.net/?p=711&cpage=1#comment-2469 Andy Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:24:11 +0000 http://www.rooftopbrew.net/?p=711#comment-2469 I think it was probably a rhizome on it's last legs when it was dug up in the field. Now just have to pick a replacement. for next year. I think it was probably a rhizome on it’s last legs when it was dug up in the field. Now just have to pick a replacement. for next year.

]]> Comment on Hop crop 2010 by Rich http://www.rooftopbrew.net/?p=711&cpage=1#comment-2451 Rich Mon, 06 Sep 2010 22:34:47 +0000 http://www.rooftopbrew.net/?p=711#comment-2451 Interesting about the Willamette plant. Mine is in its second year. Though it produced a reasonable amount of cones (about a batch of beer's worth), it had major issues during its growing season. Aphids, yellowing/brittle leaves, and somewhat meager leaf proliferation. I've been meaning to do some research into what kind of issues Willamette hops typically have. It might just be a disease-prone variety. Interesting about the Willamette plant. Mine is in its second year. Though it produced a reasonable amount of cones (about a batch of beer’s worth), it had major issues during its growing season. Aphids, yellowing/brittle leaves, and somewhat meager leaf proliferation. I’ve been meaning to do some research into what kind of issues Willamette hops typically have. It might just be a disease-prone variety.

]]> Comment on Hiatus: terminating by Rich http://www.rooftopbrew.net/?p=706&cpage=1#comment-2427 Rich Mon, 06 Sep 2010 03:33:55 +0000 http://www.rooftopbrew.net/?p=706#comment-2427 Glad you're getting back to it! Don't worry, Carafa II will be just fine. It would be fine even if you didn't steep it. I use it frequently. In fact, I had never even heard of III until now. Hope the brew went well! Glad you’re getting back to it!

Don’t worry, Carafa II will be just fine. It would be fine even if you didn’t steep it. I use it frequently. In fact, I had never even heard of III until now.

Hope the brew went well!

]]> Comment on Beer in Chicago by Heather http://www.rooftopbrew.net/?p=689&cpage=1#comment-1966 Heather Mon, 02 Aug 2010 02:56:39 +0000 http://www.rooftopbrew.net/?p=689#comment-1966 I too had a nice Goose Island 312 on a hot Chicago day this summer. Definitely missing the PNW hop hints but still solid! Thanks for the Map Room tip - I'll be sure to hit it on my next trip out! I too had a nice Goose Island 312 on a hot Chicago day this summer. Definitely missing the PNW hop hints but still solid!

Thanks for the Map Room tip – I’ll be sure to hit it on my next trip out!

]]> Comment on Beer Stimulus Bill by Joe http://www.rooftopbrew.net/?p=685&cpage=1#comment-1809 Joe Sun, 04 Jul 2010 18:06:56 +0000 http://www.rooftopbrew.net/?p=685#comment-1809 It was good press for our brewery and the bill itself. Tomorrow I will meet with the senator, along with representatives from all other local breweries, to discuss and encourage the passing of that Beer Stimulus Bill. So far it sounds like because all of these small craft brewing companies producing so many local jobs, we will be rewarded with a $3.50 per barrel excise tax as opposed to the previous $7.00 per barrel. I will let you know how it goes. It was good press for our brewery and the bill itself.
Tomorrow I will meet with the senator, along with representatives from all other local breweries, to discuss and encourage the passing of that Beer Stimulus Bill. So far it sounds like because all of these small craft brewing companies producing so many local jobs, we will be rewarded with a $3.50 per barrel excise tax as opposed to the previous $7.00 per barrel. I will let you know how it goes.

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