Check out the slideshow of pics my brewing partner Hunter and I took during our last boil of a Belgian Blonde, our first ever. From prep to cooling, we took pics to document the process.
Hunter also takes lab notes for the brew sessions. Following is the log of our progress on this brew thus far. The bottling process will add to it. But check it out to see how we are approaching the brew for getting the info to you guys. If it makes sense, let me know. If not, let me know. We wanna be as clear as possible and give you guys the best info we can.
“Start Date: 2/18/2009
Purpose: To brew Belgian Blonde from Williams Brewing.
Hypothesis: During the last brew the yeast was not popped until immediately before brewing. This is believed to have resulted in brew which was weak in taste and alcohol. Since the yeast this time was popped on 2/18/2009 and the brew date is 2/25/2009 it is hypothesized and the yeast is very swollen it is believed that the brew should be more flavorful and contain more alcohol.
2/18/2009:
The yeast was popped and placed in an upstairs room.
2/25/2009:
The pot, stirring spoon, and measuring cup were cleaned with hot soapy water and the rest of the equipment was sanitized with bleach and water solution.
Pot set to boil at 8:24 containing 3 gallons of Abita Spring Artesian Water
Temperature at 216º over boil occurred
Added hops once rolling boil was maintain for five minutes
Maintained steady boil
Added second batch of hops fifty-five minutes after first hopping. “
