D&B Irish Christmas Ale
Started: 27 Sep 98
Bottled: 4 Oct 98
Ingredients
Beer Makers Irish Stout Mix
500 gms Australian Yellow Box Honey
1 Kg Light Malt Extract
1.5 Kg Amber Malt Extract
5 Cinnamon Sticks crushed
2 teaspoons Allspice
1 Clove
Zest of 6 Oranges
Juice of 6 Oranges
6 oz Chopped Ginger Root
50 gms Halletauer Hops
2 pkts Beer Makers Yeast
Method
Boil 25 gms Hops in 3L water for 30 mins
Add remaining 25 gms Hops and boil for another 10 mins
Steep for 20 mins - strain into fermenter
Bring Honey, Orange Juice and Spice mix to boil, simmer for 30 mins
Steep for 20 mins - strain into fermenter
Add Stout Mix
Top with cold water
Pitch Yeast
Facts and Figures
OG 1.040 FG: 1.022
Alcohol around 8%
23 Litres
Analysis
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Heavy fermentation for first 3 days then quietened down quickly High ambient air temps (24-27 C) probably speeded up brew Activity all but stopped after 5-6 days Taste during bottling - strong cinnamon and allspice taste with feint orange background Bottled in Grolsch type bottles with special labels for Christmas gifts This is pretty much a love it or hate it beer as it has some very strong fruit and spice flavours. Once you acquire the taste, it goes very well with Christmas Pudding If we make it again, we will probably cut back on some of the stronger spices
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