Spring Lagerfest

[hogie]

Thanks for the good times guys. I have mad kreusen happening and my car is not a lagering cave. Gonna be a smelly ride back to the Island!

[mr x]

Thanks for dropping of the rhizome! I guess we should have settled the spices $$$ while you were here, lol. I checked my pockets, and I'm pretty sure we didn't do it yesterday. Anyway, when you get around to it is fine, and have a good drive back, see you again soon.

[hogie]

I'm just at the Halifax Shopping Center now. Will bring you that $$$ after this.

[derek]

From National Geographic:
Cinco de Mayo History Short on Beer, Long on Bloodshed

"U.S. partygoers may be surprised to learn that Cinco de Mayo history is less about margaritas than military conflict."

Canadian partygoers, however, know that it's all about the beer. Thanks, Tim. A good time was had by all.

[benwedge]

Thanks for hosting, Tim! Had a blast. I saw the brewmobile pass me on Robie as I was waiting for brunch/picking up coffee. Hopefully the beer made it to PEI safe and sound.

[bluenose]

Thanks again for a great time. I had a blast and learned a lot!


PS: The coat is mine

[mr x]

I can probably arrange to get it back down here for you.

[bluenose]

I can probably arrange to get it back down here for you.

much appreciated X

[know1]

Agreed, great times, beer and company!

Much thanks to Tim and also to everyone else who participated.

[CorneliusAlphonse]

Who brought the pretzels to the 'fest? Have a recipe link to share? I tried making some yesterday, following some random recipe, but I had a number of issues with it. I really enjoyed the ones we had out there (and the spicy mustard they were served with )

[hogie]

Who brought the pretzels to the 'fest? Have a recipe link to share? I tried making some yesterday, following some random recipe, but I had a number of issues with it. I really enjoyed the ones we had out there (and the spicy mustard they were served with )

Tim Gregory made those but I've made them a few times using this recipe.

[CorneliusAlphonse]

Who brought the pretzels to the 'fest? Have a recipe link to share? I tried making some yesterday, following some random recipe, but I had a number of issues with it. I really enjoyed the ones we had out there (and the spicy mustard they were served with )

Tim Gregory made those but I've made them a few times using this recipe.

cheers! the recipe i used had a tbsp of salt instead of a tsp... and used 1/4 cup of baking soda in the water, instead of 5 teaspoons... and didn't boil them as long... brushed with egg instead of just salted...

long story short they came out slightly undercooked, and tasted a bit too salty and kind of metallic or something from the baking soda. this recipe addresses all the issues I had with the other one, haha

[LeafMan66_67]

I missed both the pretzels and spicy mustard .. will have to be more attentive next time .. I have a no knead bread recipe that translates into a pretzel recipe somewhere ... just have to find it!

[homebrewcrew]

Who brought the pretzels to the 'fest? Have a recipe link to share? I tried making some yesterday, following some random recipe, but I had a number of issues with it. I really enjoyed the ones we had out there (and the spicy mustard they were served with )

Yes they were great if I could get the recipe I would like to give it a try.

[Tim Gregory]

I'll dig it out and post it later today. It's pretty easy.

[Tim Gregory]

dough
1 tbsp sugar
2 cup warm water
1 tbsp active dry yeast
2 tbsp butter
1 tsp salt
2 3/4 cups flour
boiling
3 tbsp baking soda in 10-12 cups water
topping
1 egg yolk
1 tbsp water
coarse salt

1. Mix the sugar and water and sprinkle the yeast on top. Leave 10 mins
2. melt the butter and salt in a saucepan
3. Mix the dough, yeast mix, and butter and knead for 5 mins
4. Put a bit of oil in a bowl and coat the dough, cover and leave for an hour
5. Bring about 3 inches of water to a boil a large pot. Add 3 tbps baking soda to the water.
6. Deflate dough. Divide into 6 to 12 pieces.
7. Roll each piece into an 18 inch rope
8. Form each rope into pretzel shape and immediately toss in water for 10 seconds. Use a slotted spoon to keep the pretzel submerged for the final 5 seconds.
9. Drain the pretzel and place on an oiled baking sheet - repeat 8 and 9 for each pretzel
10. whisk the egg yolk and brush onto each pretzel and sprinkle with coarse salt.
11. Bake 8-12 minutes at 475F

[homebrewcrew]

dough
1 tbsp sugar
2 cup warm water
1 tbsp active dry yeast
2 tbsp butter
1 tsp salt
2 3/4 cups flour
boiling
3 tbsp baking soda in 10-12 cups water
topping
1 egg yolk
1 tbsp water
coarse salt

1. Mix the sugar and water and sprinkle the yeast on top. Leave 10 mins
2. melt the butter and salt in a saucepan
3. Mix the dough, yeast mix, and butter and knead for 5 mins
4. Put a bit of oil in a bowl and coat the dough, cover and leave for an hour
5. Bring about 3 inches of water to a boil a large pot. Add 3 tbps baking soda to the water.
6. Deflate dough. Divide into 6 to 12 pieces.
7. Roll each piece into an 18 inch rope
8. Form each rope into pretzel shape and immediately toss in water for 10 seconds. Use a slotted spoon to keep the pretzel submerged for the final 5 seconds.
9. Drain the pretzel and place on an oiled baking sheet - repeat 8 and 9 for each pretzel
10. whisk the egg yolk and brush onto each pretzel and sprinkle with coarse salt.
11. Bake 8-12 minutes at 475F

Thanks I will give it a try.

[CorneliusAlphonse]

dough
...

thanks tim! look forward to giving it a try

[CorneliusAlphonse]

took me a while to try it out, but the pretzel recipe worked great. thanks again!

[mr x]

If you want to do authentic german style, I know where to get a good deal on caustic, hahahahahahahahaaaaa:)

[hogie]

If you want to do authentic german style, I know where to get a good deal on caustic, hahahahahahahahaaaaa:)

Wish I knew what all your caustic jokes were about...

[CorneliusAlphonse]

If you want to do authentic german style, I know where to get a good deal on caustic, hahahahahahahahaaaaa:)

I would like to actually. after explaining things to them, my roommates were tryin to figure out if the movie theatre pretzel guys use lye.