I'll admit it, I've never been good about systematically rehashing recipes after I've brewed them here on the blog. I love how The Mad Fermentationist revisits his brews religiously, so that you the viewer learn about the beer over its entire life cycle. Sometimes I do and sometimes I don't. I'm trying to get better.
A few weeks ago I kegged the Saaz Monster clone (renamed "Doctor Dayton's Magic Mustache Ale") that I discussed a few months ago here and it was not good. Neither Mrs. HolzBrew or myself have been able to put a finger on what exactly isn't great about it but we both know its not great. I can only describe the flavor as "muddled." A strange description I realize, but I think if you tried it you would agree that it lacks direction. It has a decent biscuity flavor with some hop earthiness from all the saaz, but in order to throw it closer to a fresh hop flavor I decided to dry hop the keg with 2oz. of cascade hop leafs. While not the direction I originally expected to go with this brew I think it can only help. Citrus hop flavor is always welcome in the HolzBrew household.
I'll let you how my curve ball turns out. Hopefully it will break in my direction, but if not its out of here.
Also, I plan to brew a dubbel this weekend that I eventually hope to sour. Lastly, I think I'll try my hand at another hard cider this fall, so be on the look out for more ...
Viva el mustachio,
Holz
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