Pale Ale tasting
Last I chimed in on my pale ale, I expressed concerns that the light malt bill may not be sturdy enough to prop up the healthy helping of Centennial hops in the recipe. Well, I just popped the top on a test bottle 14 days after bottling. (I know, I know. But I just can’t help it. I get very excited about new beer still!) The result? Yum City! It is truly awesome. It actually turned out exactly like I imagined it when I put the recipe together. I just cannot wait for another week or so of carbing and conditioning. It’s already pretty damn good - it is pretty smooth already and needs just a week more of carbonation. This may be the final Raccoon Trail Pale Ale recipe. That said, I can’t help but tweak, so who knows.
I also said I was going to let my amber ale sit until I could keg it. I’m doubting I’ll be able to resist bottling it next week so it can sit over my vacation and be ready to drink upon my return. I’m very excited to have that one under my belt as well.
The Oatmeal Stout I have in the carboy will sit until kegging if for no other reason than I’m afraid of bottle bombs with that one. I’m suspicious of a stuck fermentation on that one. Plus, I’m not as excited about it.
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