Author Topic: Roadkill Brewery Co. (THE BEER THREAD) (Read 16222 times)

Roadkill · « **Reply #225 on:** November 13, 2013, 03:17:51 pm »

Noted.

I always give them longer in the bucket and try to allow at least three weeks before drinking.

My Ruby Red is fast approaching 3-weeks mature and I've resisted starting it . . . for now.

Incursus · « **Reply #226 on:** November 23, 2013, 07:14:20 pm »

Quoting: Incursus

Fair enough I'll start with the Fuggles....cos I like the name

Mmm just poured the first couple of pints, the hop tea has certainly changed the taste, for the better. Still a little cloudy though..

Roadkill · « **Reply #227 on:** November 27, 2013, 10:41:04 am »

I had a pint of the Ruby Red last night . . . I had one nearly two weeks ago but it was still cloudy . . .

The one last night was awesome !

Clear, a little fruity, yet hoppy, too. I closed my eyes and I could've been in a cosy little tavern some place.

It's taken nearly 4 weeks in the barrel to get to this stage but it's been worth it.

The IPA is nearly 3 weeks mature, again is still cloudy and as Art posted, is a little Bitter. I don't plan to try this again until mid-December.

The Golden Ale stalled a bit in the bucket and has needed some encouragement to get it to 1014 . . . she was at 1016/1015 last night so I'm hoping to barrel it tonight . . . . it's been in the bucket, now, for over 2 weeks . . . !

Incursus · « **Reply #228 on:** November 27, 2013, 10:49:30 am »

Quoting: Roadkill

I had a pint of the Ruby Red last night . . . I had one nearly two weeks ago but it was still cloudy . . .

The one last night was awesome !

Clear, a little fruity, yet hoppy, too. I closed my eyes and I could've been in a cosy little tavern some place.

Cool, now if you can get Lakeland to stock it before Xmas I'll add it to my letter to Santa

Roadkill · « **Reply #229 on:** November 27, 2013, 11:34:41 am »

I've passed on my review . . .

FUBAR · « **Reply #230 on:** December 13, 2013, 12:41:38 am »

Guys are any of you home brewers interested in 450ml Grolsch Swingtops?, we now sell them in the pub.

The rebate for the bottles from the brewery is rubbish (£3.54 per 16 bottles) but Anne has agreed if I give her a fiver for the same this is cool.

Any of you guys interested? (only if you want them yourselves, no selling them on please

) same price £5 per 16 bottles and includes a handy Crate I think too!! which Is probably worth a fiver by itself

1 case is available now.

Incursus · « **Reply #231 on:** December 13, 2013, 09:09:30 am »

Quoting: FUBAR

The rebate for the bottles from the brewery is rubbish (£3.54 per 16 bottles) but Anne has agreed if I give her a fiver for the same this is cool.

Any of you guys interested? (only if you want them yourselves, no selling them on please ) same price £5 per 16 bottles and includes a handy Crate I think too!! which Is probably worth a fiver by itself
1 case is available now.

Yeah I'll take that crate and another when available

Roadkill · « **Reply #232 on:** December 13, 2013, 02:23:47 pm »

I think I'll take one, too.

I'm not a fan of bottling but it'd be handy to make up one specific batch to cover me when I go to other peoples party's.

No rush, though.

art b · « **Reply #233 on:** December 14, 2013, 10:24:36 am »

good price on the bottles,

i would have some but i have plenty and rarely use um

art b · « **Reply #234 on:** December 14, 2013, 10:30:32 am »

Quoting: Roadkill

I had a pint of the Ruby Red last night . . . I had one nearly two weeks ago but it was still cloudy . . .

The one last night was awesome !

Clear, a little fruity, yet hoppy, too. I closed my eyes and I could've been in a cosy little tavern some place.

It's taken nearly 4 weeks in the barrel to get to this stage but it's been worth it.

The IPA is nearly 3 weeks mature, again is still cloudy and as Art posted, is a little Bitter. I don't plan to try this again until mid-December.

The Golden Ale stalled a bit in the bucket and has needed some encouragement to get it to 1014 . . . she was at 1016/1015 last night so I'm hoping to barrel it tonight . . . . it's been in the bucket, now, for over 2 weeks . . . !

it all sounds good
it can take a while for the brews to mature ...

if you get a brew that wont ferment out or gets slow
you can add a yeast nutrient,

the werry can often get stuck after a week at around 1014 and a teaspoon of nutrient will help the yeast get working..

Incursus · « **Reply #235 on:** December 14, 2013, 10:35:26 am »

Quoting: art b

the werry can often get stuck after a week at around 1014

If you follow the instructions your supposed to bottle at 1014

Just started a Wilco own brand as the werry has gone up to £22

art b · « **Reply #236 on:** December 14, 2013, 01:23:39 pm »

Quoting: Incursus

If you follow the instructions your supposed to bottle at 1014

Just started a Wilco own brand as the werry has gone up to £22

it will go down to 2012 as far as i know.

the wilco stuff gets some good reviews,

i switched my brewing to all grain as its cheaper per pint,
and is an interestin precess,
but tbh i/we dont drink that much per week ...

will make it all worth while at xmas though ..

FUBAR · « **Reply #237 on:** December 14, 2013, 01:58:54 pm »

Quoting: Incursus

Yeah I'll take that crate and another when available

Quoting: Roadkill

I think I'll take one, too. No rush, though.

Ok cool, i'll sort them out at the pub, not sure how I'm going to get them home yet...

Incursus · « **Reply #238 on:** December 16, 2013, 07:59:44 am »

Quoting: FUBAR

Ok cool, i'll sort them out at the pub, not sure how I'm going to get them home yet..

I'm sure I can pop in for a pint or two...

Oh and could probably pick up the bottles at the same time if it helps.

Roadkill · « **Reply #239 on:** December 16, 2013, 09:06:48 am »

Quoting: art b

yeast nutrient

Got a linky ?

Quoting: FUBAR

not sure how I'm going to get them home yet...

Can collect - but it won't be the Caddy this time.

Incursus · « **Reply #240 on:** December 16, 2013, 09:11:45 am »

Quoting: Roadkill

Quoting: art b
yeast nutrient

Got a linky ?

Linky

Might get some myself, the latest batch went nuts for the first 12-24 hrs but hardly any pressure build up since

I'm normally relieving the bucket of pressure for a good 3 days with the Wherry..

Incursus · « **Reply #241 on:** December 16, 2013, 09:21:07 am »

Might pick up some finings as well, the Wherry only really starts to clear when I've nearly finished the barrel

Roadkill · « **Reply #242 on:** January 07, 2014, 01:29:37 pm »

My St. Peter's Ruby Red is now about two-and-a-half months old . . It's matured lovely and is crystal clear with good colour.

The St.Peter's IPA, as that review suggested took two months to clear and mature. We tried some after a month at the LAN and it was cloudy and unpleasant (ask Ryan) but now it's very clear and pretty damn strong !!!
If I did it again I'd only add 2/3 of the hop powder (just preference).

The St. Peter's Golden Ale has cleared and tastes good. It's just over a month old, so will be left another fortnight to mature before starting properly.

My next brewing plan is to get another 2 buckets so I can do three batches at once . . . I figure I'll save a load of time on cleaning and preparation and will also save on sterliser (not that I pay for it) . . . It'll also mean that I only have to put up with the buckets in the house for two week as opposed to 3 x two weeks.

The only downside is that there'll be a short period where I'm beer-less waiting for a batch to mature but I'll make sure that I use at least one batch of the "Milestone" kits as these tend to clear and mature enough to drink within 10 days . . also stocking some beer in bottle should carry me through.

Incursus · « **Reply #243 on:** January 07, 2014, 02:06:32 pm »

I see Tesco are doing St Peter's stuff <Link>

£31 though.. nearly double what I normally spend..

I've got one barrel of Wilkos Ale + Fuggles that's just finishing off a 14 day chill out in the Garage, I will probably bring it in tomorrow as I'm out of beer!
I've also got a Wherry that's been in the bucket for 13 days..It was good and active for at least 10 of those days.. It normally slows down after only a few days so not sure what I've done differently... I'll test the Gravity tomorrow and maybe barrel/bottle.

Roadkill · « **Reply #244 on:** January 07, 2014, 03:08:26 pm »

I'm not sure if Lakeland's are stocking it yet . . . I passed on my review to Sammy last night.

If they do stock it Sammy can get you a discount . . . . 20-25% I think.

Incursus · « **Reply #245 on:** January 07, 2014, 03:37:35 pm »

Quoting: Roadkill

I'm not sure if Lakeland's are stocking it yet . . .

Can't see it on the website but will keep an eye out.

Quoting: Roadkill

If they do stock it Sammy can get you a discount . . . . 20-25% I think.

Incursus · « **Reply #246 on:** January 08, 2014, 02:20:44 pm »

Quoting: Incursus

I've got one barrel of Wilkos Ale + Fuggles that's just finishing off a 14 day chill out in the Garage, I will probably bring it in tomorrow as I'm out of beer!

Hmm definitely needs at least another week.

Roadkill · « **Reply #247 on:** January 08, 2014, 02:40:58 pm »

Quoting: Incursus

Can't see it on the website but will keep an eye out.

Apparently they're not planning on stocking it . . . yet.

This is good news for me as it means there'll be more options for me to product test !

Incursus · « **Reply #248 on:** January 08, 2014, 03:02:28 pm »

Quoting: Roadkill

This is good news for me as it means there'll be more options for me to product test !

Hmm not quite sure...I'll have to try another..

Roadkill · « **Reply #249 on:** January 15, 2014, 01:39:16 pm »

Came home to find this waiting for me last night.

Free of course - Thank you Lakelands (my favourite store that I've never shopped at !!)

Not tried these before . . . Have now got three kits waiting for keg space ! I need more buckets !!