May 2014 | Chop & Brew

ANGLOZILLA

May 8, 2014chopandbrewRECIPESall-grain brewing, anglozilla, beer tasting notes, brewing english strong ale, brewing in a small space, brewing strong ale, chop and brew, english ale, english strong ale, homebrewing, how to use a yeast starter, making beer at home, yeast starter2 Comments

You saw (or can see) this beast of a strong English ale (barleywine-plus) in Chop & Brew Lagniappe “Tasting Notes: ANGLOZILLA.” Thanks to Keith Ciani for all recipe ingredients, processes and inspirations. Chip. English Strong (very strong) – aka Skywalker OG – aka Anglozilla 5 gallon batch (more like 3.75 gallons after boil) 25 lbs

Tasting Notes: ANGLOZILLA

May 8, 2014chopandbrewRECIPESanglozilla, brewing english strong ale, english strong ale, fermentation, high alcohol beer, homebrew techniques, how to use yeast starters, making high gravity beer, staggered yeast, yeast starter2 Comments

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VbwuNGp7uA?rel=0&w=640&h=360] Chip and DonO have the pleasure of issuing tasting notes on buddy Keith Ciani’s English Strong Ale (or Barleywine-Plus). This 14% ABV homebrew is fueled by staggered yeast starter additions during first days of fermentation. Thanks to Keith for sharing this recipe. Let us know if you brew it and what your experience

Keith Ciani’s Sour Beers

May 8, 2014chopandbrewRECIPESbrewing sour beer at home, brewing with bacteria, how to make sour beer, making sour beer at home, russian river clone, russian river santification clone, sour beer, using sour bugs12 Comments

As seen discussed and hung out with in Chop & Brew – Episode 25 “Meet the Brewer: Keith Ciani.” Thanks to Keith for sharing his ingredients and ideas on these two sour beers. Black Pussy scored a 42 at a recent homebrew competition. And The Fur has just taken on a life of its own.