Born on June 4th 2010
On tap Friday June 4th 2010 at 5pm we have our latest version of a west coast style IPA. This time I changed it up a bit with a load of fresh herbs, spices and orange thrown right in there with the usual boatload of hops.
Rosemary's Baby India Pale Ale is brewed with copious amounts of Chinook and Cascade whole hops then heavily dry-hopped with more of the same. Pummeled with fresh rosemary, ground coriander and Curaçao orange peel this is certainly one of the most delicious and unique IPAs to grace this land (and your buds) so come on down Friday at 5pm for a real and total treat.
Vital Stats:
Gravity - 16.0 P/1.065
Calculated
IBU's
- 50
Hop Rate - 3.4 lbs/bbl
ABV
- 6.9 %
Colour ~ 9 SRM
Malts - Pale Ale, Crystal 30, Munich, Dextrin (CaraPils), Melanoidin
Hops - Chinook, Cascade
Other - Fresh Rosemary, Coriander, Curaçao orange peel
Monday, May 31, 2010
The Slaying Of A Monster......
......took place at the Hart and Thistle earlier today.
The one and only Hop Mess Monster Imperial Pale Ale has been slain, killed dead, beat to death then stabbed and jabbed a few more times to be sure. We were all saddened to see the mighty Messie go down, a dramatic life-altering moment in time, no less than a national tragedy.
I've spread her remains into the Halifax harbour in hopes she may be revived to rise from the murky depths whence she came once more.
All hail the mighty Messie.
The one and only Hop Mess Monster Imperial Pale Ale has been slain, killed dead, beat to death then stabbed and jabbed a few more times to be sure. We were all saddened to see the mighty Messie go down, a dramatic life-altering moment in time, no less than a national tragedy.
I've spread her remains into the Halifax harbour in hopes she may be revived to rise from the murky depths whence she came once more.
All hail the mighty Messie.
Sunday, May 30, 2010
A Classic Wristwatch
Just thought I'd post up a photo or two of my new watch. The strap is from 'Storm' which I bought about 12 years ago. I'd tell you where I acquired the watch but then I'd have to kill you! :-o
It has a little copper kettle embedded, and a basket of brewers tools, hops and barley depicted. The German caption translates to "God Save Hops and Malt". This is the ultimate watch for the beergeek and brewer.
It has a little copper kettle embedded, and a basket of brewers tools, hops and barley depicted. The German caption translates to "God Save Hops and Malt". This is the ultimate watch for the beergeek and brewer.
ALL BEER TRIVIA - May 30th 7:00PM
Think you know your beer? Prove it!
That's right folks, come on down to join us at our 4th ALL BEER trivia night this Sunday, May 30th 2010 at 7:00pm. Admission is free.
Teams will receive a $10 gift card every time they win a round with the overall 1st place team winning a $75 gift card, 2nd place team wins a $30 gift card.
Our previous incarnations of ALL BEER trivia were a total riot so mark your calendars and git yer butt on down here for some fun!
We're located at 1869 Upper Water St, Halifax, NS - inside the Harbourside Market - Historic properties (beside Salty's restaurant). Lots of parking right beside us in the lower level of the Law Courts - or park near the ferry terminal and enjoy the two minute walk.
That's right folks, come on down to join us at our 4th ALL BEER trivia night this Sunday, May 30th 2010 at 7:00pm. Admission is free.
Teams will receive a $10 gift card every time they win a round with the overall 1st place team winning a $75 gift card, 2nd place team wins a $30 gift card.
Our previous incarnations of ALL BEER trivia were a total riot so mark your calendars and git yer butt on down here for some fun!
We're located at 1869 Upper Water St, Halifax, NS - inside the Harbourside Market - Historic properties (beside Salty's restaurant). Lots of parking right beside us in the lower level of the Law Courts - or park near the ferry terminal and enjoy the two minute walk.
Monday, May 24, 2010
'1913' - Stock Ale
Born on May 25th 2010
Hitting the taps Tuesday May 25th 2010 @ 4:00pm we have our latest creation '1913' - a stock ale.
After many painstaking hours delving into the history of the UK and North American hop growing regions, malt characteristics, yeast availability, fermentation and brewing techniques of the early 1900's, this is my interpretation of an early 20th century stock ale as it would have been brewed in Eastern Canada.
The Beer In The Making:
The sought after preservative qualities of North American grown Cluster hops of the day were used in combination with Kent Golding hops for their excellent aromatic qualities. Fermentation characteristics are somewhat subdued from the cool yeast pitch and fermentation temperatures. Likewise, malt complexities are kept fairly clean and simple here with Pale malt used as the base with a healthy addition of Crystal malt approaching 7% of the total grist bill contributing a rich copper hue and strong caramel notes. A warmer mash temperature lends a medium to full-bodied mouthfeel, great balance and moderate alcohol content.
This is a real quaffer so come on down for pint or three before it's gone folks.
Vital Stats:
Gravity - 15.3 P/1.062
Calculated IBU's - 65
Hop Rate - 1.8 lbs/bbl
ABV - 5.9 %
Colour ~ 9 SRM
Malts - Pale Ale, Crystal 70
Hops - Cluster, Kent Golding
Hitting the taps Tuesday May 25th 2010 @ 4:00pm we have our latest creation '1913' - a stock ale.
After many painstaking hours delving into the history of the UK and North American hop growing regions, malt characteristics, yeast availability, fermentation and brewing techniques of the early 1900's, this is my interpretation of an early 20th century stock ale as it would have been brewed in Eastern Canada.
The Beer In The Making:
The sought after preservative qualities of North American grown Cluster hops of the day were used in combination with Kent Golding hops for their excellent aromatic qualities. Fermentation characteristics are somewhat subdued from the cool yeast pitch and fermentation temperatures. Likewise, malt complexities are kept fairly clean and simple here with Pale malt used as the base with a healthy addition of Crystal malt approaching 7% of the total grist bill contributing a rich copper hue and strong caramel notes. A warmer mash temperature lends a medium to full-bodied mouthfeel, great balance and moderate alcohol content.
This is a real quaffer so come on down for pint or three before it's gone folks.
Vital Stats:
Gravity - 15.3 P/1.062
Calculated IBU's - 65
Hop Rate - 1.8 lbs/bbl
ABV - 5.9 %
Colour ~ 9 SRM
Malts - Pale Ale, Crystal 70
Hops - Cluster, Kent Golding
Sunday, May 23, 2010
On Tap This Week
Sadly The Unnamed has sold out and is forever gone, but thanks for drinking!
And a heads up to everyone - the Hop Mess Monster is selling at an unprecedented rate! If you are in the slightest bit interested in having a taste of the magical hop-juice I'd recommend NOT waiting very long, at all.
Cheers, Nash
And a heads up to everyone - the Hop Mess Monster is selling at an unprecedented rate! If you are in the slightest bit interested in having a taste of the magical hop-juice I'd recommend NOT waiting very long, at all.
Cheers, Nash
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
'Hop Mess Monster' - Imperial Pale Ale
Born on May 14th 2010
So you're a Hophead....
On tap Friday May 14th 2010 at 5:00pm we have our 'Hop Mess Monster' - a real Imperial Pale Ale.
At 11% ABV with calculated theoretical IBUs of 533 the Monster is NOT to be messed with. Pummeled with 11 lbs/bbl of hops there's little doubt 'Messie' is the hoppiest beer to ever have been brewed in this country. Brewed with hop pellets as well as whole hops throughout each stage of the brewing process the beer is a testament to just how wonderful these glorious flowers can be - it's been mash-hopped, 1st wort-hopped, hop-bursted and dry-hopped (again and again) with more hops stuffed in there wherever I could fit them. Hell I ate a hop cone while I brewed it just for shits and giggles.
Vital Stats:
Gravity - 22.5 P/1.094
Calculated IBU's - 533
Hop Rate - 11 lbs/bbl
ABV - 11.0 %
Colour ~ 10 SRM
Malts - Pale Ale, Melanoidin, Crystal 30, Dextrin (CaraPils), Munich
Hops - Magnum, Chinook, Cascade, Sorachi Ace, Simcoe, Citra, Columbus
Hoppy as balls.
So you're a Hophead....
On tap Friday May 14th 2010 at 5:00pm we have our 'Hop Mess Monster' - a real Imperial Pale Ale.
At 11% ABV with calculated theoretical IBUs of 533 the Monster is NOT to be messed with. Pummeled with 11 lbs/bbl of hops there's little doubt 'Messie' is the hoppiest beer to ever have been brewed in this country. Brewed with hop pellets as well as whole hops throughout each stage of the brewing process the beer is a testament to just how wonderful these glorious flowers can be - it's been mash-hopped, 1st wort-hopped, hop-bursted and dry-hopped (again and again) with more hops stuffed in there wherever I could fit them. Hell I ate a hop cone while I brewed it just for shits and giggles.
Vital Stats:
Gravity - 22.5 P/1.094
Calculated IBU's - 533
Hop Rate - 11 lbs/bbl
ABV - 11.0 %
Colour ~ 10 SRM
Malts - Pale Ale, Melanoidin, Crystal 30, Dextrin (CaraPils), Munich
Hops - Magnum, Chinook, Cascade, Sorachi Ace, Simcoe, Citra, Columbus
Hoppy as balls.
Sunday, May 2, 2010
'The Unnamed' - DIPA
Born on May 4th 2010
On tap Tuesday May 4th 2010 at 5:00pm we have our latest India Pale Ale coming at us in two incarnations - 'The Unnamed' DIPA and 'The Unnamed Nitro'. Half of the batch is carbonated as per usual, the other half is nitrogenated and will be served from the nitro faucet. Should be an interesting comparison.
Vital Stats:
Gravity - 17 P/1.070
IBU's - 60
Hop Rate - 3.4 lbs/bbl
ABV - 7.6 %
Colour - 9 SRM
Malts - Pale Ale, Melanoidan, Crystal 30, Munich, Carapils
Hops - Magnum, Simcoe, Chinook, Cascade, Sorachi Ace
On tap Tuesday May 4th 2010 at 5:00pm we have our latest India Pale Ale coming at us in two incarnations - 'The Unnamed' DIPA and 'The Unnamed Nitro'. Half of the batch is carbonated as per usual, the other half is nitrogenated and will be served from the nitro faucet. Should be an interesting comparison.
Vital Stats:
Gravity - 17 P/1.070
IBU's - 60
Hop Rate - 3.4 lbs/bbl
ABV - 7.6 %
Colour - 9 SRM
Malts - Pale Ale, Melanoidan, Crystal 30, Munich, Carapils
Hops - Magnum, Simcoe, Chinook, Cascade, Sorachi Ace
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