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From Southyeasters

Some refinements and the next brew - Amber Ale - which turned out to be a nice Pale Ale

With the first brew in the fermenter I added an electric element to the HLT and did a test run. I used a Spa Heater bent for a 2inch pipe and had some anxious moments while straitening it out to fit in the brew vessel. This element is rated at 4000W at 220V and 1350W at 110V. The test run raised the temp in 10liters by 15degC in 10 min. I was happy, bought some malt and Hops and decided to brew over the weekend.

The brewery in the Garage is a lot better. The system works well but an extra pump will prevent changing hoses during the brew. Everything went smooth and efficiency of the mash was at the expected 75%. This brew is destined to be entered in the AHA American Ale competition in March.

Recipe: Babania APA
The Babania American Amber Ale Recipe is here

10lb Pale Malt
1 lb Munich Malt
1 lb Crystal 40 Malt

15g Southern Promise Hops for 60 minutes
28g Centennial Hops for 10 minutes
28g Centennial Hops for 5 minutes
28g Centennial Hops for 0 minutes

Below are some pictures of the brew day.

The slotted lid on the HLT holds everything in place

The girls enhancing the brewery setup

This is All Grain brewing the mash deserves the focus and all the help it can get

Now we're cooking wit gas!

Hops for Aroma and taste

Sweet wort sample for OG measurement

Peacefully bubbling next to the Blonde