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by Ixion
Sat Oct 22, 2011 1:31 pm
Forum: Homebrewing Recipes and Tips
Topic: Marzen Help
Replies: 1
Views: 1374

I might be late to reply, but I would do a single infusion at 153F fro 60 minutes. This would coax out a stronger malt profile which I think is good for the style. 148F would make a drier, less malty profile that is better for, say, Koelsch.
by Ixion
Wed Mar 09, 2011 12:10 am
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Paddock Wood 606 IPA
Replies: 49
Views: 23645

When the beer is stored in a cooler it can have much greater shelf-life. So the July pack in Edmonton might be OK. The hop profile is certainly fading, but it may be fine too.
by Ixion
Tue Mar 08, 2011 8:36 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Paddock Wood 606 IPA
Replies: 49
Views: 23645

Philip1: "Earlier I was one of the posters who mentioned some off bottles of Czech Mate dated Aug 4. In the last few weeks I've had two six packs of 606 dated Jan 14 and I'm happy to report both packs were great. All the Czech Mates at my local TBS still carry the Aug 4 date so I haven't bother...