Fuck spring! We have Heller Hound!
Wednesday, May 9th, 2007Flying Dog goes anti-spring this spring
Archive for May, 2007
Fuck spring! We have Heller Hound!
Wednesday, May 9th, 2007Flying Dog goes anti-spring this spring
Fuck spring! We have Heller Hound!
Wednesday, May 9th, 2007Flying Dog goes anti-spring this spring
Style Description for a German-style Strong Doppelbock
Tuesday, May 8th, 2007Keep this desciption in mind as you make comments on the recipe.
Malty sweetness is dominant but should not be cloying. Malt character is more reminiscent of fresh and lightly toasted Munich-style malt; more so than caramel or toffee malt character. Some elements of caramel and toffee can be evident and contribute to complexity, but the […]
Things You Will Want to Know
Sunday, May 6th, 2007System Specifics
Brew Length: 50 BBL
Kettle Full: 1800-2000 Gallons
Mashing System: Infusion
Grist Weight: Up to 3200 lbs (Due to high gravity, we will make two mashes to fill our kettle)
What kind of MALT should we use for this Dopplebock?
Friday, May 4th, 2007Malt is the key to making a great tasting Dopplebock. We want to use what a German Brewmeister would use in brewing an authentic German Dopplebock. Munich, Vienna and even Pilsner Malt should be considered. Using the parameters in the Style Description section, and consideing the size of our system, we want YOU to decide […]
BREWERY TOUR pt 1
Thursday, May 3rd, 2007
Rippe and Eric take turns spreading the Flying Dog lore…for the benefit of a single (already drunk) customer and a bunch of staffers. Includes background on George Stranahan & Richard McIntyre’s epic trip to Nepal, Ralph Steadman and HST, and what the authorities don’t approve of in Arkansas.
What kind of HOPS should we use for this Dopplebock?
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2007Our Hop selection process should be considerably easier than the Malt selection, since this lager’s foundation is based on Malt. But nonetheless, it is extremely important that we are prudent in our Hop selection so that we achieve a well-balanced Dopplebock.
Being true to the style, we should give primary consideration to German Hop varieties. There […]
Riding on the Busch
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2007GBS 115 turned out to be an amazing show. Not only did I forget to to hit the record button until after the first featured beer, but GBS Bob brought in some amazing Belgium Ales. They were Struise Pannepot and Struise Earthmonk. Bob acquired these with the help of his friend from […]
