2015 RCE - BlackDuck and JJ!!!!

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Re: 2015 RCE - BlackDuck and JJ!!!!

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I wonder if the "something" your getting are esters coming from the lager yeast? So are you happy with the overall results?
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Re: 2015 RCE - BlackDuck and JJ!!!!

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I think it is esters, but not overpowering, predominating is the cluster...I really think it's a good example of the style, and I like it. Turns out third time is a charm. I'm going to let 'em finish the full 4 week conditioning. Then set some in the fridge to cold condition till the 4th of July cook out.(pull 'em out and share 'em around while the charcoal is getting hot)
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considering how the last 3 have gone I think we need to start researching styles so we have suggestions for the next RCE(at this point I'll be honestly surprised if we aren't paired :lol: )
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Here's my first pour. It's only been in the bottle two weeks and about 36 hours in the fridge, so I'm a little early. But I couldn't wait any longer. Jim, I think we've done it again. I like this beer. It's just a regular old beer. Kind of like a BMC, only with some grain and hop flavor to it. Perfect summer drinker. It's a little hazy, but I'm sure after it lagers for a few weeks in the fridge, this will end up pouring really clear.
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Re: 2015 RCE - BlackDuck and JJ!!!!

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FWIW, Mine were pouring clear in 4 weeks. So no heavy esters from warm fermenting with 34/70?
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Did you use only 34/70? I used 1 pack of 34/70 and 1 pack of S-05 in mine. I'm not getting any fruity esters at all in mine.
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Re: 2015 RCE - BlackDuck and JJ!!!!

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No, I used S-23 and S-33 and didn't lager. Makes a nice little ale. I think we've made, at the least, a right fair attempt at the style. I plan on making this a 2.5g recipe so I can keep a supply on hand(I got coolers that ain't doin' nothin')
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Re: 2015 RCE - BlackDuck and JJ!!!!

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Duh....when you wrote "So no heavy esters from warm fermenting with 34/70?" I did not read that as I question. I read it as a statemet that you didn't get any esters from the 34/70. Sorry about that.

I really haven't started to lager mine yet as it still needs a few more days to carb up, so I think it should really be good in a few weeks. I think this one might make it into the summer beer rotation.

I think you're right that is a real nice attempt at the style. And you've titled it well because....Three's A Charm my friend!!!
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BlackDuck wrote:
I really haven't started to lager mine yet as it still needs a few more days to carb up, so I think it should really be good in a few weeks. I think this one might make it into the summer beer rotation.

I'm asking b/c I'm going to be doing a Steam Beer this week, and was considering using 34/70. 'Cause I ain't going to order the Cali lager yeast.
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I think you should be good to go then. I kept the fermentation temps in the low 60's the entire time. According to Fermentis, the temp range for 34/70 is 46.2 - 71.6 (ideally 53.6 - 59). So even in the low 60's your well in it's temp range.
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thanks!
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Check out how crystal clear these bad boys are now.
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WOW is that clear! Was that a faux lager method? I'm too lazy right now to read back thru the posts.
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Re: 2015 RCE - BlackDuck and JJ!!!!

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Mine was brewed with both S-05 and W-34/70 and controlled to 65 degrees during fermentation.


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Pitched one packet of each?
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Currently brewing:

Next Up?
Kolsch?
Ginger Beer?
Traveling Red?
Yazoo Gerst Clone?
Peanut Butter Porter?

Currently Conditioning:
Cherry Mead
California Moscato

Currently enjoying:
Hardly Apple Cider on tap
Hardly Cherry Lime-Aid on tap
Oktoberfestive-Ale on tap
PGA Cider (Pear, Ginger, Apple) on tap 3rd Founders Cup 2016 King Of The Mountain on tap
Bottoms Up Brown on tap GOLD 2016 Ohio Brew Week Silver 2016 Ohio State Fair Silver 2016 Son of Brewzilla, Silver 2015 Son of Brewzilla, Bronze 2015 King Of The Mountain on tap
NITWIT BELGIAN STRONG ALE Banjo-Dawg RCE bottled
DAWG LB PALE ALE bottled
CITRA SLAPPED AMBER ALE bottle
MO FREEDOM SMaSH bottle
HOP TO IT IMPERIAL IPA bottle

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Re: 2015 RCE - BlackDuck and JJ!!!!

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Yes sir.
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