Belgian Ale Update

Very quick update...the Belgian was bottled tonight.  Rachael was kind enough to be convinced into capping and process went fairly smooth.  Got 11 - 22 oz. bottles and 24 - 12 oz. bottles.  Sampled a small amount that was left over and definitely has a good flavor and some kick.  Estimated at 8.92% ABV.  Hints of clove and the orange come through - but only in minor amounts so not overpowering.

Only disappointment with this one is that clearly I took too many gravity readings and samples out of the buckets during the fermenting process -- need to be more patient, leave along, and only take small, necessary samples in the future.  Seems like I lost 9 - 12 oz beers to gravity readings and samples.  Future batches intend to only take minimal amounts out and many fewer readings.  Definitely a learning process....

Beer #3 Preview

Quick trip to the Home Brew Supply Store while Rachael was getting groceries.

Bought ingredients for the next brew --- a Coffee/Chocolate Robust Porter - as well as bottling supplies for the Belgian.

Hopefully will be bottling the Belgian by Wednesday and begin the Porter later in the week or this coming weekend.