http://www.flyingbarrel.com/blog Sat, 04 Sep 2010 12:56:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 en hourly 1 Malolactic Cultures http://www.flyingbarrel.com/blog/homebrewing/malolactic-cultures/ http://www.flyingbarrel.com/blog/homebrewing/malolactic-cultures/#comments Sat, 04 Sep 2010 12:56:16 +0000 admin http://www.flyingbarrel.com/blog/homebrewing/malolactic-cultures/ The Grapes are ready…..
we have Malolactic Cultures, both White Labs & Lalvin,
both just arrived

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2252, Rasenmaher Lagerbier Yeast
2575, Kolsch II
3191, Berliner-Weisse Blend

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3538 Luevn Pale
5733 Pediococcus
5335 Lactobacillus
you’ll want those Bel. brews this winter……

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We also got a new shipment of White Labs, including the specials for this quarter.
stop by and check them out….Cheers, Bob

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Keith will have the Barrel open during this period. Howard and Scott will be here on weekends to help with brewing and bottling. Carl will be here to help gather supplies and ingredients.

We are taking orders for the chocolate raspberry port kits until August 1. If you are not familiar with these, ask us, they are EXCELLENT!!!

Have a safe and fun summer.

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And we’ve got a new flavour to help bring in the summer season.
Summer is approaching and it’s time to start your batch of cool, refreshing Island Mist, the perfect wine-based refreshment beverage that can be enjoyed during hot afternoons, or cool summer evenings. Island Mist can be mixed with different sodas, spirits or liqueurs to create delicious beverages that your friends will enjoy. Available in 8 different varieties, the Island Mist line-up includes Blackberry Cabernet, Black Raspberry Merlot, Green Apple Riesling, Exotic Fruits White Zinfandel, Peach Apricot Chardonnay -(Best of Show, Country Fruit), Strawberry White Merlot, Wildberry Shiraz, AND our newest variety, MANGO CITRUS SYMPHONY.
The popular Symphony variety has been featured during two past Limited Edition programs. We are pleased to offer you MANGO CITRUS SYMPHONY, a delicious blend of ripe mango flavours and crisp citrus notes combined with the grapefruit, peach, banana, and papaya aromas of Symphony. Goes well with spicy foods or sliced mangos.
Ready to bottle in 4 weeks, start your Island Mist now and you can be sipping on this refreshing beverage by early summer.
All Island Mist kits are price at $63 and make 30 bottles!
We have a limited number of Mango Citrus Symphony Kits that are discounted 10%.
$57.00 each

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Wyeast Private Collection Yeast:
Leuven Pale Ave
Canadian/Belgian Style Yeast

AVAILABLE APRIL THRU JUNE 2010

Wyeast 3538-PC Leuven Pale Ale Yeast
Beer Styles: Belgian Pale Ale, Belgian Dubbel and Tripel, Belgian Strong Golden and Dark Ales, Belgian Blonde Ale, Flanders Brown Ale
Profile: This vigorous top fermenting Belgian style strain produces a distinct spicy character along with mild esters. Phenolics developed during fermentation may dissipate with conditioning. 3538 is an excellent choice for a variety of Belgian beer styles including pales, dubbels, and brown ales.

Alc. Tolerance 12% ABV
Flocculation high
Attenuation 75-78%
Temp. Range 65-80°F (18-27°C)

Wyeast 3864-PC Canadian/Belgian Ale Yeast
Beer Styles: Belgian Dubbel and Tripel, Belgian Specialty Ale, Belgian Golden Strong, Biere de Garde, Witbier
Profile: This alcohol tolerant strain produces complex and well-balanced Belgian Abbey style ales. Banana and fruit esters are complemented nicely with mild levels of phenolics and hints of acidity. Ester levels may be elevated by increasing gravity and fermentation temperatures.

Alc. Tolerance 12% ABV
Flocculation medium
Attenuation 75-79%
Temp. Range 65-80°F (18-27°C)

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