bmason1623
Well-Known Member
I brewed this on 8/15/11 and bottled it on 10/12/11, exactly a week ago. I cracked open a bottle after one week of carbing and foam shot out of the bottle. However, the beer was not as carbonated as it should be. As is outlined on many threads on HBT, it needs 2 weeks minimum 3 weeks is ideal for carbing the beer.
That aside, the beer is fantastic! I haven't cracked open my authentic bottle of Leffe but I am very, very happy with this clone attempt. This is one of my better beers by far. The only thing I would change is to mash a little warmer to get slightly more body. I used this beer to do my very first yeast washing and, boy, am I glad I did. I have the exact same strain to use again for this recipe. Thanks, Revvy for sharing this one.
That aside, the beer is fantastic! I haven't cracked open my authentic bottle of Leffe but I am very, very happy with this clone attempt. This is one of my better beers by far. The only thing I would change is to mash a little warmer to get slightly more body. I used this beer to do my very first yeast washing and, boy, am I glad I did. I have the exact same strain to use again for this recipe. Thanks, Revvy for sharing this one.