The November 2011 brew- Amarillo Pale Ale

For my November brew, (its still in primary fermentation) I am trying another new recipe called Amarillo Pale Ale. The Ale is named after the Amarillo hop which is "The Amarillo hop is perhaps one of the more uniquely flavored varieties to emerge in recent years, and the only variety that is owned by the farmer who bred it. This pale ale showcases ingredients found in the Pacific Northwest and is a great way to get to know the refreshing flavor of the Amarillo"-Midwest Supplies. Sounds good to me, so I am giving it a shot. I can't taste is but I can sure smell the floral aroma of those Amarillo's. I will let you know how it turns out. Stay tuned.

long overdue update

My oh my, where does the time go. I have been very lax in my homebrew blog postings. But better later than never. My late batch was something called Honey Nut Brown Ale. It was a little twist on what I brewed last winter (Nut Brown Ale). The main difference with this batch is the addition of 2 Lbs. of Honey at the end of the boil. The final outcome was a fairly dark brown ale is an ever so slight hint of honey aroma and taste. I personally think that the honey ended up getting hidden in the darkness maltiness and roastiness of the ale itself. But hey that’s my opinion and after all, I’m on the brew master.