SuperNintendoChalmers
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Finally got around to brewing this last month, tapped a couple weeks ago. Holy crap, this is good beer! Across the board raves, craft beer and bmc drinkers alike! I undershot the mash at around 146, and had a sorta crappy efficiency (1.038 OG), but it fermented (vigorously, spraying through the airlock all over the wall. i used us05) all the way down to 1.004 for a respectable final ABV of 4.5%. But even with all my terrible technique, this one is definitely a gem.
The first sip definitely has a lot of corn sweetness, but that moderates quickly. I have it at a fairly high carbonation - it just feels appropriate, regardless of historical accuracy. Gorgeous crystal clear deep mahogany color. Decent head retention with nice lacing, and more body than you'd expect from such a low mash temp. Both refreshing and full flavored, but with a great rye finish. I've been on a little bit of a hop-heavy bender, and this one is just the perfect contrast to that. Great bbq/porch-sitting/hockey-watching beer. Can't wait to make it again - this one is definitely going in the standard rotation!
The first sip definitely has a lot of corn sweetness, but that moderates quickly. I have it at a fairly high carbonation - it just feels appropriate, regardless of historical accuracy. Gorgeous crystal clear deep mahogany color. Decent head retention with nice lacing, and more body than you'd expect from such a low mash temp. Both refreshing and full flavored, but with a great rye finish. I've been on a little bit of a hop-heavy bender, and this one is just the perfect contrast to that. Great bbq/porch-sitting/hockey-watching beer. Can't wait to make it again - this one is definitely going in the standard rotation!