Footie, Hockey, Board Games & Beer

So it's been quite some time since I last posted and during that time I have managed to brew a further 10 batches of beer which brings my total up to 14 batches. At an average of 20 litres per batch it amounts to about 280 litres of brew...sounds quite a lot when put that way. All the batches were brewed the same way from start to finish with the only differences being the amount and type of malt extract, grains, and hops used. There are even  a few recipes with additional special ingredients that were added to impart a certain quality to the finished product. So with that said here is a list of the batches, in order, that I have produced since my attempt at a Porter(my last post). Honey Pale Ale - Honey is added to the boil, and is used as the priming sugar which is added to the beer just prior to bottling to help the beer carbonate. Light bodied ale, quite fizzy, with a big head, and noticeable honey flavours. Good but a bit too light & fizzy for me. *** 4.5% ABV Grape...

For my next foray into the world of home brewing I chose to try a Porter which is not a beer that I've had much experience with other than drinking the odd Guiness; which was originally named Guiness Extra Superior Porter it's name only later changed from that to Guiness Extra Stout. In some ways the name Porter and Stout are interchangeable as both represent dark beers with strong malt flavours and a rich thick head. Incidentally it's name was first used in the 18th century due to it's popularity with the street and river porters of London. The recipe I used was once again one that I got from Dan's Homebrewing Supplies and their handy binder full of recipes. The one I chose was called Strathcona Porter #1 and unfortunately I've misplaced the exact ingredient list but I hope to have that available soon. Results This porter recipe used hops only in the boil with no finishing hops which should result in a beer where the flavours of the dark roasted malt are more p...