Monday, March 21, 2005

 

The Gang Agrees

Either they just want free hooch of the bee variety or they truly do like it, the camping gang was here today for some visiting. All tried a bit of the Ambition Amber and declared me to be the official camping gang brewer! I'll take that compliment. I doubt I could or would want to brew as much beer as they can drink though. Might get a tad bit spendy for this thirsty crowd.
 

How Much Alcohol is in One of These Things?

Andy, Jenny and I all had our own bottle of Ambition Amber last night. Andy says the one bottle made him feel a bit hung over this morning. He is a light weight. Jenny says she thinks it packs quite a punch too. She is less of a light weight. :-) I completely enjoyed my own brew. I am looking forward to the next batch with eager anticipation.

Friday, March 11, 2005

 

Fizzzzzzt!

I cracked open the first bottle of the Ambition Amber 2005-1. It made a satisfying fizzzt sound. It tastes round, chocolatey, and yummy.

My dad and Mimi were here for the unbottling. Despite being the Lenten season they both had a small taste. Both say it is wonderful. Dad is hoping he can truly enjoy some the next time he comes for a visit. I hope so too.

Wednesday, March 09, 2005

 

Secondary Fermentor Day 2005-2

Today I woke early. I snuck out of bed leaving my three young cherubs to continue sleeping. Andy is out of town so the only time to get anything done without *helpers* is in the early hours of the day.

It seemed to take forever for the fermenting to slow to 1 blurp every minute. I watched every day for the past two weeks. I don't remember looking in the past three days while getting ready for the parents to come for a visit. Last night I just realized it wasn't blurping as fast. I hope I didn't wait too long. It can't be over 2-3 days since the fermenting slowed down significantly.

Batch 2005-2 the Belgian Clouds Wit beer is racked in the secondary fermentor. It went quite smoothly. I am amazed and pleased. I worried I would have a hard time with out Andy's assistance or a hard time with the cherub's assitance. Neither was the case today.

Secondary 3/9/05, SG 1.021, 5.2˚Plato, 2.9% Alcohol Potential, 72˚F, Glass Carboy
Taste Notes: Citrus-y, smooth, light, sweet

Saturday, March 05, 2005

 

Baby helpers - NOT!

ARGH!! The baby pulled the airlock off of the witbier. I am hopeful that the momentary introduction of air didn't mess up my brew. He makes me crazy but I gotta love him!

Friday, March 04, 2005

 

Batch 2005-1 is Bottled

Bottled this batch tonight. I put red caps on them. It smelled wonderful! I can hardly wait!

12 - 22 oz bottles
20.5 - 12 oz bottles

Thursday, March 03, 2005

 

Batch 2005-1 is holding steady

The SG for this batch is holding steady at 1.021. It has measured this for the past three evenings.

This morning Luka took the whole airlock off. He also managed to drink a good swallow of the vodka in the airlock. Whooboy! He sure looked surprised at the taste and sensation a mouthful of vodka brings to a 13 month old!! He was spitting and sputtering for a good hour long.

I have cleaned the bottles and will sanitize them over night. Maybe tomorrow morning I can bottle the beer before the kids wake up? I won't have much time to get things done. It is sort of *now or never*. I need to spend my weekend readying my business stuff for the tax preparer, taking Noah to Legacy practice in the park, taking care of the kids. Andy is leaving on Sunday for at least a week and maybe more. This is the hardest part of bring the wife of a guy who owns his own business and is the sole employee. He is the only one who can *make the donuts*.

Tuesday, March 01, 2005

 

Batch 2005-1 SG

Today it appears to be at 1.021. Luka is transfixed by the airlock thing and it's red cap. He is driving me mad trying to remove the airlock or sucking on the darn thing.

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