2016 exchange/December 8th. Canneberge et de Cerise

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2016 exchange/December 8th. Canneberge et de Cerise

Post by jacinthebox » Mon Nov 07, 2016 11:15 pm

Canneberge et de Cerise
Style 23F Fruit Lambic

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23 Ibu
I didn't account for the sugars in the fruit...so I don't have a final abv...so I'm going to say 5.5%.

44.5% Pilsner Malt
44.5% Wheat Malt
11.0% Munich Malt
Mash @ 145f for 120min (mash adjusted to 5.3pH with lactic acid).
Mash out @ 168f

60min boil.
13 ibu of Tettnag @ fwh
10 ibu of Cascade @ 15min.

Ferment with US05.
Once fermentation slows (3-4 days) pitch wyeast 3278 (Belgian Lambic Blend) & add 3kg of frozen cranberries.

After a 6 weeks, rack beer into a clean carboy with 3kg of frozen dark cherries. Add a vial of wlp645 (brett C).

After 6 weeks bottle (ensure gravity is stable and below 1.008).

I used 2 cooper sugar tabs for each 500ml.
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Re: 2016 exchange/December 8th. Canneberge et de Cerise

Post by CartoonCod » Thu Dec 08, 2016 11:03 pm

I'm really digging this beer. The fruit is present but not overpowering. They balance the Brett. character very well. Although the sourness level could be a bit higher, the present levels are definitely ok. Good job. You also avoided that dreaded mousey THP http://www.milkthefunk.com/wiki/Tetrahydropyridine character that I have got in my lambic style homebrews.

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Post by jacinthebox » Thu Dec 08, 2016 11:35 pm

Glad you enjoyed
Yea the sourness level (lacto) was held back a little (by design) from the amount of hops in the kettle . I was hoping the tart cranberries would pick up the slack a little.
Little sour...little funk. I have 6 bottles parked now...I'll see what happens after a year.

How was the carb level.? I haven't opened mine yet
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Post by CartoonCod » Thu Dec 08, 2016 11:52 pm

I'd say about medium carb. Not heavy like commercial lambics, but enough for good drinkability. This way there is still room for more carb for those that age longer.

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Post by jacinthebox » Thu Dec 08, 2016 11:55 pm

Awesome thanks. There should be enuf sugar in there for the brett to continue to change this beer over the next year
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Post by Buccaneer » Fri Dec 09, 2016 8:07 am

This was a delightful beer. You mentioned you held back a bit on the sourness and I thought it was perfect. Carb level was good.

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Post by jacinthebox » Fri Dec 09, 2016 9:09 am

Buccaneer wrote:This was a delightful beer. You mentioned you held back a bit on the sourness and I thought it was perfect. Carb level was good.
I knew that using that amount of hops would hinder the lacto development. At the same time wants some Ibu to balance. I figured cranberry would help tart this up.
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Re: 2016 exchange/December 8th. Canneberge et de Cerise

Post by Broob » Fri Dec 09, 2016 8:03 pm

I don't have a lot of experience with this style but I know what I like. I like this. Not overly sour and the fruit is there but not overdone. There is a background flavour that I assume is the brett, as I can't describe it. Thank you for sharing.
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Post by Jimmy » Fri Dec 09, 2016 11:30 pm

I enjoyed this. Surprised how good it was for the age! Good job!

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Post by jacinthebox » Fri Dec 09, 2016 11:36 pm

Thanks guys
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Re: 2016 exchange/December 8th. Canneberge et de Cerise

Post by ErictheGreat » Sat Dec 10, 2016 12:07 am

Well done Brathair!

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Post by jacinthebox » Sat Dec 10, 2016 12:08 am

ErictheGreat wrote:Well done Brathair!
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Re: 2016 exchange/December 8th. Canneberge et de Cerise

Post by Lisa J » Sat Dec 10, 2016 11:46 am

This was a very enjoyable beer. Fruit and brett were subtle. Mark and I shared our first one and we're going to sit the second bottle for 6 months or so and see how it develops over time (the benefits of both participating in the exchange). Looking forward to trying this recipe ourselves. Thanks for sharing.
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Post by jacinthebox » Sat Dec 10, 2016 1:04 pm

I'm gonna do the same. Hold back a few bottles for a year
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Post by GAM » Sat Dec 10, 2016 4:20 pm

I liked it and this is a style I normally avoid.

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Post by jmacdonald » Sun Dec 11, 2016 4:08 pm

First time trying this style. I was not fond of the nose, however the taste was nice. I do not think it would be something I would go out of my way for, but glad I had a chance to try it. Thanks!

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Post by HoweFox » Wed Dec 14, 2016 6:22 pm

Really enjoying this one. Complex and unique but still drinkable. Wish I had more to store and try in a year from now. Well done!

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Post by Keith » Wed Dec 14, 2016 8:55 pm

As you know really enjoyed this beer. Great job!

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Post by jacinthebox » Wed Dec 14, 2016 10:15 pm

Maybe we can Crack a few bottles at a meeting next year
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Post by LiverDance » Mon Dec 19, 2016 11:22 pm

:cheers3: tasty brew!
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Re: 2016 exchange/December 8th. Canneberge et de Cerise

Post by Jimmy » Tue Nov 21, 2017 9:16 am

Coming up on a year since the exchange. Have you tried this recently?

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Post by mthibodeau » Tue Nov 21, 2017 10:45 am

Jimmy wrote:Coming up on a year since the exchange. Have you tried this recently?
I've been saving mine, I'll crack it sometime soon and let you know how it is

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Post by jacinthebox » Tue Nov 21, 2017 1:11 pm

we had it in august...on the 1 year mark since brewing..it was very nice.

I have 3 bottles left...hoping to taste on year 2 and 3
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Post by Jimmy » Tue Nov 21, 2017 1:21 pm

Nice!

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Post by jacinthebox » Wed Nov 22, 2017 12:28 pm

I do have one I could spare tho lol
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