Pitched at probably 80F or higher, plus shake-aerated after pitching yeast. Fermented at 75 -78F. Primary fermentation done in less than 24 hours. Pitched yeast dry, did not reconstitute with water. Two weeks in primary. Tasted at two weeks bottle: Still green, use a bit less carbonation next time. Hops just right. Needs 1/2% to 1% more alcohol. Tried a week later - MUCH better beer. Metallic taste going away slowly at 5 weeks after bottling, but carbonation not the same for every ...
Hoppy Brown Ale
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