Pity me, my friends

[FedoraDave]

I discovered three bottles of Groomsman's Pride that I brewed back in February. Originally, I was going to make it a black IPA, but then changed it to make a traditional IPA. The new recipe turned out very well, and that's what I went with for the wedding. So that was good.

But having discovered these bottles, I put them in the fridge and drank them. They are also very good. Extremely good, in fact. And I didn't save the recipe anywhere. I don't think; I might have a couple other places to look, but this might be a lost beer.

And that's a sad, sad thing.

[philm00x]

But.... IPAs are best fresh! So says the man. I say if it tastes good, who cares how old it is?!

[FedoraDave]

Yeah, but it's gone now, and I have no recipe to make it again!

It was good, though. Even the trub bottle.

[Kealia]

Did you post it here maybe?

[Gymrat]

Is this it?

Re: Groomsman's Pride
Postby FedoraDave » Fri Jan 17, 2014 6:10 am

Okay, as best as I can figure (my version of QBrew doesn't have all of these options, so I'm sort of flying by the seat of my pants, but that's sorta my style), here's what I've got:

2-row - 4 pounds
Munich - 1.5 pounds
Rye malt - 0.25 pounds
Biscuit - 0.25 pounds
Gambrinus honey - 0.125 pounds
Carafa III - 0.25 pounds
Chocolate - 0.25 pounds
Midnight wheat - 0.25 pounds

Centennial/Cascade - 0.1 oz each - 60 minutes
Centennial/Cascade - 0.1 oz each - 50 minutes
Centennial/Cascade - 0.1 oz each - 40 minutes
Centennial/Cascade - 0.1 oz each - 30 minutes
Hallertau - 0.25 oz - 20 minutes
Simcoe - 0.25 oz - 20 minutes
Centennial/Cascade - 0.25 oz each - 7 minutes

I'd be cold-steeping the Midnight Wheat. I assume the water/grain ratio and the time are the same? Any other grains recommended for cold-steeping?

This puts me at an OG of 1.075, high end for an American IPA (there's no template for a Black IPA), with an IBU of 53, which is high-mid range for style.

I'll be going out Saturday afternoon to pick up the ingredients for this test batch, and I'll be checking in before I do. Thanks again!
Obey The Hat!

I got it from this thread. You might read further to see if you revised it before you brewed it
viewtopic.php?f=17&t=1853&hilit=Groomsman%27s+Pride

[FedoraDave]

It must be it! The date corresponds to the bottling date on the label (I thought it was from earlier this year, but it's actually nearly two years old), and I know the current Groomsman's Pride recipe is nothing like that.

Roger, you're a genius!

[FedoraDave]

Hmm... I went back and read the entire thread, and it seems I ditched that recipe and used one I found online, with some modifications.

Still, this looks like a good Black IPA recipe, and I may brew it up later on and see what I think of it.

[Dawg LB Steve]

The Borg to the rescue!!! Good find Roger!!!!