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🍺 Brew Day Excitement! 🍺

Just checked the specific gravity for my latest all-grain brew—a refreshing cream ale! 📏✨ It’s looking spot on, right where it needs to be for a smooth, crisp finish. Can’t wait to taste the final result! Who else is brewing something awesome this week? Share your updates! 🍻

Trying the weizen Hefeweizen beer. It’s a hazy / cloudy 4.8% ABV Bavarian ale. There is a combination of tropical and spicy flavors

Tuesday beer motivation

Just brewed a delicious cream ale! I had to get the mash strike temperature up to 72°C for a perfect 1-hour mash. This is the ideal temperature to extract maximum sugar from the grain. Cheers to brewing science! 🍻

🌊🍺 Water: The Unsung Hero of Beer Brewing 🍺🌊

Did you know that water makes up 90-95% of your favorite brew? It’s not just a background player; it’s a key ingredient that can make or break your beer. From the crisp lagers to the robust stouts, the quality and composition of water influence the flavor, mouthfeel, and overall character of every pint. 💧✨

Brewers carefully consider factors like pH, mineral content, and purity to ensure their water matches the style they’re crafting. Whether it’s soft water for a smooth pilsner or hard water for a hoppy IPA, each brew tells a story of its water source. 🌍🍻

Next time you enjoy a cold one, raise your glass to the humble water that helped create it. Cheers to the magic of H2O! 🍻💦

I use the sanitizer and cold water detergent to make sure all the equipment is clean and sanitary

Brewing a cream ale involves creating a light, refreshing beer with a smooth, slightly sweet flavor. The process begins with a blend of pale malt and a small proportion of corn or rice adjuncts, which contribute to the ale’s crispness and lighter body. Brewers use a combination of ale and lager yeast strains, fermenting at a slightly cooler temperature than typical ales to achieve a clean, subtle profile. Hops are added sparingly to provide mild bitterness without overpowering the malt character. After fermentation, the beer is cold-conditioned, enhancing its clarity and smooth finish. The result is a versatile and approachable beer, often enjoyed during warm weather for its easy-drinking nature.

Thursday beer wisdom

Tuesday beer motivation

The warmth of the sun gently caresses your skin as you sit back, enjoying the blissful ambiance of a perfect spring day. With clear skies above and a gentle breeze rustling through the trees, the atmosphere is just right for savoring a cold, refreshing pint of red Irish ale. Its rich, caramel notes mingle with the crisp air, creating a delightful sensory experience that perfectly complements the serene beauty of the day.

Castle Draught is a classic beer known for its rich history and robust flavor. Brewed using traditional methods passed down through generations, this ale boasts a smooth, malty taste with hints of caramel and hops. Its deep amber hue and creamy head make it a visually appealing choice for beer enthusiasts. Whether enjoyed on a cozy evening by the fireplace or shared with friends at a lively gathering, Castle Draught offers a timeless drinking experience that celebrates the artistry of brewing.

Just tried the farmers lager. It was tasty quite light and easy drinking. Good all round anytime beer that goes down smooth anytime of the day.

Thursday beer motivation

I really enjoy this African summer dream by it was perfect for a summers day!!

Thursday beer motivation

Monday beer motivation

What an amazing experience and .restaurant their dunkel which is a dark larger and not a stout as I was Informed was so smooth and full of malt. There was some coffee and caramel notes. This was also the first time I got to stamp my passport. I need to try and get some of the stamps filled in the passport and enjoy our South African beers!!

Just picked up some 440ml craft beer bottles from they make the best quality bottles in my opinion. I have been using them for the last couple of brews that I have done and I have never had any issues. One thing that we as need to always do is make sure the bottles and all our equipment is also clean and sanitized

Saturday beer motivation

So the first pour of my Cali common. What an amazing depth of color and Flavour. The caramel notes and the roasted toasted nuttiness comes through perfectly. So glad I got to brew this. Definitely going to be making more is this in the future. I did initially carbonate this using brew blend but after the first taste it was a little flat. I then decided to carbonate with the CO2 for a day and it made the moth feel amazing!!

All 4 taps are full on the keezer. We have an Irish red ale, a hoppy apple cider a Caramel tasting cali common and a strong 9% brown ale that’s like a fine wine or whiskey.

Saturday beer motivation

The color of this is a caramel brown in the beer line. I had a slight leak at the tap end for the keezer. I’m waiting to pour the first glass to have a taste and to see how the carbonation level is. I used brewing sugar at a ratio of about 100 grams for the 20l batch. This should give me a carbonation of about 2.4.

It’s nearly time to test out the beer that has been carbonating for the fourth tap on my keezer. I brewed a calli common. It’s a lighter, a bit sweeter caramel flavor and taste ale. I decided to use brewing sugar to carbonate this time to try out instead of using CO2.

Monday Beer motivation

Sunday beer motivation.