Chip, Dawson and Don O. meet up for basement tasting notes on four different variations on the theme of Belgian Dark Strong Ale – 10 gallons split four ways and experimented upon during secondary fermentation. Among topics and techniques discussed are fermentation, fruit-based candi syrups, black tea infusion, buggy oak sticks, and the unique (and
This is the homebrew-scale recipe for the Double Black IPA brewed by Lucid Brewing Company for their AHA Wort Rally event during Big Brew Day 2014. Huge thanks to Eric Biermann (no joke, best last name ever!) and Jon Messier for sharing this recipe with Chop & Brew. Also thanks to the American Homebrewers Association
[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
