Sam Adams "Sam's 76" in cans

[whitehall]

I love Sam Adams beer on tap when I can get it so I was looking forward to the much touted "Sam's 76" in cans. Walmart doesn't stock it so I had to go to "Martins" for a six pack. I found it so hoppy and sour that it seemed like a bad batch of home brew.

 

[Rambunctious]

Good beer and GMO free....

 

[Ringel05]

If you've ever had good imports you would touch Sam Adams............ Now Samuel Smiths.......

 

[konradv]

I love Sam Adams beer on tap when I can get it so I was looking forward to the much touted "Sam's 76" in cans. Walmart doesn't stock it so I had to go to "Martins" for a six pack. I found it so hoppy and sour that it seemed like a bad batch of home brew.

Good to know. I hate when beer is over hopped. IMO, beer should be about the malt with hops as an accent.

 

[whitehall]

If you've ever had good imports you would touch Sam Adams............ Now Samuel Smiths.......

With so many independent American brewers around it's foolish to buy imported piss. Most of it tastes like a hop ranch. I live somewhat close to a "Devils Backbone" brewery and they make a fine professional operation that brews some of the best stuff around. The problem is that they recently sold out to the giant "Budweiser" conglomerate. Maybe it won't effect the beer but somehow I get the feeling it will.

 

[iamwhatiseem]

I love Sam Adams beer on tap when I can get it so I was looking forward to the much touted "Sam's 76" in cans. Walmart doesn't stock it so I had to go to "Martins" for a six pack. I found it so hoppy and sour that it seemed like a bad batch of home brew.

Good to know. I hate when beer is over hopped. IMO, beer should be about the malt with hops as an accent.

It's all preference, as well as palate training.
I remember the first time I had a Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, I thought it was hoppy and bitter. As my palate grew and defined over the years it now taste rather tame and sweet.
IPA's can be very good, tropical/citrus flavors that go well in the summer months.
But hoppy beers have taken over. I also love a good brown ale and red ales. In the winter I like porters and an occasional high abv stout like Rasputin. And with all the IPA's hogging shelf space it can get frustrating.

 

[Ringel05]

If you've ever had good imports you would touch Sam Adams............ Now Samuel Smiths.......

With so many independent American brewers around it's foolish to buy imported piss. Most of it tastes like a hop ranch. I live somewhat close to a "Devils Backbone" brewery and they make a fine professional operation that brews some of the best stuff around. The problem is that they recently sold out to the giant "Budweiser" conglomerate. Maybe it won't effect the beer but somehow I get the feeling it will.

If Scuzweiser has anything to do with it they'll screw it up royal..........

Besides, I tried Sam Adams eons ago, spit out the first taste, gave it to the dog and the dog wouldn't even drink it.........

 

[iamwhatiseem]

If you've ever had good imports you would touch Sam Adams............ Now Samuel Smiths.......

With so many independent American brewers around it's foolish to buy imported piss. Most of it tastes like a hop ranch. I live somewhat close to a "Devils Backbone" brewery and they make a fine professional operation that brews some of the best stuff around. The problem is that they recently sold out to the giant "Budweiser" conglomerate. Maybe it won't effect the beer but somehow I get the feeling it will.

If Scuzweiser has anything to do with it they'll screw it up royal..........

Ricebrew. As opposed to Millers corn brew

 

[Ringel05]

If you've ever had good imports you would touch Sam Adams............ Now Samuel Smiths.......

With so many independent American brewers around it's foolish to buy imported piss. Most of it tastes like a hop ranch. I live somewhat close to a "Devils Backbone" brewery and they make a fine professional operation that brews some of the best stuff around. The problem is that they recently sold out to the giant "Budweiser" conglomerate. Maybe it won't effect the beer but somehow I get the feeling it will.

If Scuzweiser has anything to do with it they'll screw it up royal..........

Ricebrew. As opposed to Millers corn brew

Okay. Since I won't touch the stuff I guess I don't care......

 

[iamwhatiseem]

If you've ever had good imports you would touch Sam Adams............ Now Samuel Smiths.......

With so many independent American brewers around it's foolish to buy imported piss. Most of it tastes like a hop ranch. I live somewhat close to a "Devils Backbone" brewery and they make a fine professional operation that brews some of the best stuff around. The problem is that they recently sold out to the giant "Budweiser" conglomerate. Maybe it won't effect the beer but somehow I get the feeling it will.

If Scuzweiser has anything to do with it they'll screw it up royal..........

Ricebrew. As opposed to Millers corn brew

Okay. Since I won't touch the stuff I guess I don't care......

That's okay. Most Americans have never drank a beer either. Rice and corn brews....sure...there is plenty of that...

 

[whitehall]

The Brits don't have much going for them food wise (fried fish in newspaper?) but they have a tradition of fine brewing. I like a hearty dark beer especially on tap but I guess modern metrosexual men who worry about their weight lean toward low calorie hoppy piss and pretend it's good because it has become trendy. To each his own I guess.

 

[iamwhatiseem]

The Brits don't have much going for them food wise (fried fish in newspaper?) but they have a tradition of fine brewing. I like a hearty dark beer especially on tap but I guess modern metrosexual men who worry about their weight lean toward low calorie hoppy piss and pretend it's good because it has become trendy. To each his own I guess.

Well hoppy beers are as caloric as darker brews. Many IPA's have more calories that porters and some stouts even.
You can roughly measure calories by the beers ABV (alcohol %)
Also, IPA's were originated by the Brits....

 

[whitehall]

IPA is the new "white wine" for people who wouldn't ordinarily order beer and the perception of low calories is all that they need.

 

[iamwhatiseem]

IPA is the new "white wine" for people who wouldn't ordinarily order beer and the perception of low calories is all that they need.

Sorry, but no.
Yes it is true that college kids made a fad out of IPA's like they made a fad strangely out of PBR years ago. But hoppy beers have been popular among craft beer drinkers for decades here, and centuries in parts of Europe.
IPA's are actually losing favor with college kids now... sour beers are the new thing with them now. Beer that literally taste like sour candy.

 

[Darkwind]

Steve's Scottish 80%
Scottish Export 80/- (9 C)

Type: All Grain
Batch Size: 5.81 gal
Boil Size: 6.78 gal
Boil Time: 60 min
End of Boil Vol: 6.17 gal
Final Bottling Vol: 5.81 gal
Fermentation: Ale, Two Stage
Date: 14 May 2011
Brewer: Steve Nicholls
Asst Brewer:
Equipment: Steve plus 500ml starter.
Efficiency: 75.00 %
Est Mash Efficiency: 78.2 %
Taste Rating: 45.0

Taste Notes: This is my favourite beer [This week]. The flavour profile is smooth and malty with a roasty bite and a very smooth hop character. The 1728 Scottish yeast imparts a very subtle smoked character. An Edinburgh water profile will suit this beer style.

Ingredients
Amt Name Type # %/IBU
9 lbs 14.7 oz Pale Malt (2 Row) UK (3.0 SRM) Grain 1 86.9 %
1 lbs 1.6 oz Munich Malt - 20L (20.0 SRM) Grain 2 9.7 %
3.5 oz Caramel/Crystal Malt - 40L (40.0 SRM) Grain 3 1.9 %
1.8 oz Roasted Barley (300.0 SRM) Grain 4 1.0 %
1.1 oz Chocolate Malt (450.0 SRM) Grain 5 0.6 %
0.71 oz Goldings, East Kent [5.00 %] - First Wort 60.0 min Hop 6 12.5 IBUs
0.88 oz Goldings, East Kent [5.00 %] - Boil 15.0 min Hop 7 7.0 IBUs
0.71 oz Goldings, East Kent [5.00 %] - Boil 5.0 min Hop 8 2.3 IBUs
0.53 oz Goldings, East Kent [5.00 %] - Boil 0.0 min Hop 9 0.0 IBUs
1.0 pkg Scottish Ale (Wyeast Labs #1728) [125.05 ml] Yeast 10 -
Gravity, Alcohol Content and Color
Est Original Gravity: 1.052 SG
Est Final Gravity: 1.016 SG
Estimated Alcohol by Vol: 4.8 %
Bitterness: 21.7 IBUs
Est Color: 11.8 SRM
Measured Original Gravity: 1.052 SG
Measured Final Gravity: 1.015 SG
Actual Alcohol by Vol: 4.9 %
Calories: 174.4 kcal/12oz

Mash Profile
Mash Name: Single Infusion, Medium Body
Sparge Water: 5.49 gal
Sparge Temperature: 168.0 F
Adjust Temp for Equipment: TRUE
Est Mash PH: 5.61
Measured Mash PH: 5.20
Total Grain Weight: 11 lbs 6.7 oz
Grain Temperature: 72.0 F
Tun Temperature: 72.0 F
Target Mash PH: 5.20
Mash Acid Addition:
Sparge Acid Addition:
Mash Steps

Name Description Step Temperature Step Time
Mash In Add 11.62 qt of water at 172.6 F 154.0 F 60 min

Sparge: Fly sparge with 5.49 gal water at 168.0 F
Mash Notes: Simple single infusion mash for use with most modern well modified grains (about 95% of the time).
Carbonation and Storage
Carbonation Type: Bottle
Pressure/Weight: 4.87 oz
Keg/Bottling Temperature: 70.0 F
Fermentation: Ale, Two Stage
Fermenter:
Volumes of CO2: 2.4
Carbonation Est: Bottle with 4.87 oz Corn Sugar
Carbonation (from Meas Vol): Bottle with 4.87 oz Corn Sugar
Age for: 30.00 days
Storage Temperature: 65.0 F
Notes


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[iamwhatiseem]

Steve's Scottish 80%
Scottish Export 80/- (9 C)

Type: All Grain
Batch Size: 5.81 gal
Boil Size: 6.78 gal
Boil Time: 60 min
End of Boil Vol: 6.17 gal
Final Bottling Vol: 5.81 gal
Fermentation: Ale, Two Stage
Date: 14 May 2011
Brewer: Steve Nicholls
Asst Brewer:
Equipment: Steve plus 500ml starter.
Efficiency: 75.00 %
Est Mash Efficiency: 78.2 %
Taste Rating: 45.0

Taste Notes: This is my favourite beer [This week]. The flavour profile is smooth and malty with a roasty bite and a very smooth hop character. The 1728 Scottish yeast imparts a very subtle smoked character. An Edinburgh water profile will suit this beer style.

Ingredients
Amt Name Type # %/IBU
9 lbs 14.7 oz Pale Malt (2 Row) UK (3.0 SRM) Grain 1 86.9 %
1 lbs 1.6 oz Munich Malt - 20L (20.0 SRM) Grain 2 9.7 %
3.5 oz Caramel/Crystal Malt - 40L (40.0 SRM) Grain 3 1.9 %
1.8 oz Roasted Barley (300.0 SRM) Grain 4 1.0 %
1.1 oz Chocolate Malt (450.0 SRM) Grain 5 0.6 %
0.71 oz Goldings, East Kent [5.00 %] - First Wort 60.0 min Hop 6 12.5 IBUs
0.88 oz Goldings, East Kent [5.00 %] - Boil 15.0 min Hop 7 7.0 IBUs
0.71 oz Goldings, East Kent [5.00 %] - Boil 5.0 min Hop 8 2.3 IBUs
0.53 oz Goldings, East Kent [5.00 %] - Boil 0.0 min Hop 9 0.0 IBUs
1.0 pkg Scottish Ale (Wyeast Labs #1728) [125.05 ml] Yeast 10 -
Gravity, Alcohol Content and Color
Est Original Gravity: 1.052 SG
Est Final Gravity: 1.016 SG
Estimated Alcohol by Vol: 4.8 %
Bitterness: 21.7 IBUs
Est Color: 11.8 SRM
Measured Original Gravity: 1.052 SG
Measured Final Gravity: 1.015 SG
Actual Alcohol by Vol: 4.9 %
Calories: 174.4 kcal/12oz

Mash Profile
Mash Name: Single Infusion, Medium Body
Sparge Water: 5.49 gal
Sparge Temperature: 168.0 F
Adjust Temp for Equipment: TRUE
Est Mash PH: 5.61
Measured Mash PH: 5.20
Total Grain Weight: 11 lbs 6.7 oz
Grain Temperature: 72.0 F
Tun Temperature: 72.0 F
Target Mash PH: 5.20
Mash Acid Addition:
Sparge Acid Addition:
Mash Steps

Name Description Step Temperature Step Time
Mash In Add 11.62 qt of water at 172.6 F 154.0 F 60 min

Sparge: Fly sparge with 5.49 gal water at 168.0 F
Mash Notes: Simple single infusion mash for use with most modern well modified grains (about 95% of the time).
Carbonation and Storage
Carbonation Type: Bottle
Pressure/Weight: 4.87 oz
Keg/Bottling Temperature: 70.0 F
Fermentation: Ale, Two Stage
Fermenter:
Volumes of CO2: 2.4
Carbonation Est: Bottle with 4.87 oz Corn Sugar
Carbonation (from Meas Vol): Bottle with 4.87 oz Corn Sugar
Age for: 30.00 days
Storage Temperature: 65.0 F
Notes


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[Darkwind]

Steve's Scottish 80%
Scottish Export 80/- (9 C)

Type: All Grain
Batch Size: 5.81 gal
Boil Size: 6.78 gal
Boil Time: 60 min
End of Boil Vol: 6.17 gal
Final Bottling Vol: 5.81 gal
Fermentation: Ale, Two Stage
Date: 14 May 2011
Brewer: Steve Nicholls
Asst Brewer:
Equipment: Steve plus 500ml starter.
Efficiency: 75.00 %
Est Mash Efficiency: 78.2 %
Taste Rating: 45.0

Taste Notes: This is my favourite beer [This week]. The flavour profile is smooth and malty with a roasty bite and a very smooth hop character. The 1728 Scottish yeast imparts a very subtle smoked character. An Edinburgh water profile will suit this beer style.

Ingredients
Amt Name Type # %/IBU
9 lbs 14.7 oz Pale Malt (2 Row) UK (3.0 SRM) Grain 1 86.9 %
1 lbs 1.6 oz Munich Malt - 20L (20.0 SRM) Grain 2 9.7 %
3.5 oz Caramel/Crystal Malt - 40L (40.0 SRM) Grain 3 1.9 %
1.8 oz Roasted Barley (300.0 SRM) Grain 4 1.0 %
1.1 oz Chocolate Malt (450.0 SRM) Grain 5 0.6 %
0.71 oz Goldings, East Kent [5.00 %] - First Wort 60.0 min Hop 6 12.5 IBUs
0.88 oz Goldings, East Kent [5.00 %] - Boil 15.0 min Hop 7 7.0 IBUs
0.71 oz Goldings, East Kent [5.00 %] - Boil 5.0 min Hop 8 2.3 IBUs
0.53 oz Goldings, East Kent [5.00 %] - Boil 0.0 min Hop 9 0.0 IBUs
1.0 pkg Scottish Ale (Wyeast Labs #1728) [125.05 ml] Yeast 10 -
Gravity, Alcohol Content and Color
Est Original Gravity: 1.052 SG
Est Final Gravity: 1.016 SG
Estimated Alcohol by Vol: 4.8 %
Bitterness: 21.7 IBUs
Est Color: 11.8 SRM
Measured Original Gravity: 1.052 SG
Measured Final Gravity: 1.015 SG
Actual Alcohol by Vol: 4.9 %
Calories: 174.4 kcal/12oz

Mash Profile
Mash Name: Single Infusion, Medium Body
Sparge Water: 5.49 gal
Sparge Temperature: 168.0 F
Adjust Temp for Equipment: TRUE
Est Mash PH: 5.61
Measured Mash PH: 5.20
Total Grain Weight: 11 lbs 6.7 oz
Grain Temperature: 72.0 F
Tun Temperature: 72.0 F
Target Mash PH: 5.20
Mash Acid Addition:
Sparge Acid Addition:
Mash Steps

Name Description Step Temperature Step Time
Mash In Add 11.62 qt of water at 172.6 F 154.0 F 60 min

Sparge: Fly sparge with 5.49 gal water at 168.0 F
Mash Notes: Simple single infusion mash for use with most modern well modified grains (about 95% of the time).
Carbonation and Storage
Carbonation Type: Bottle
Pressure/Weight: 4.87 oz
Keg/Bottling Temperature: 70.0 F
Fermentation: Ale, Two Stage
Fermenter:
Volumes of CO2: 2.4
Carbonation Est: Bottle with 4.87 oz Corn Sugar
Carbonation (from Meas Vol): Bottle with 4.87 oz Corn Sugar
Age for: 30.00 days
Storage Temperature: 65.0 F
Notes


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[iamwhatiseem]

Steve's Scottish 80%
Scottish Export 80/- (9 C)

Type: All Grain
Batch Size: 5.81 gal
Boil Size: 6.78 gal
Boil Time: 60 min
End of Boil Vol: 6.17 gal
Final Bottling Vol: 5.81 gal
Fermentation: Ale, Two Stage
Date: 14 May 2011
Brewer: Steve Nicholls
Asst Brewer:
Equipment: Steve plus 500ml starter.
Efficiency: 75.00 %
Est Mash Efficiency: 78.2 %
Taste Rating: 45.0

Taste Notes: This is my favourite beer [This week]. The flavour profile is smooth and malty with a roasty bite and a very smooth hop character. The 1728 Scottish yeast imparts a very subtle smoked character. An Edinburgh water profile will suit this beer style.

Ingredients
Amt Name Type # %/IBU
9 lbs 14.7 oz Pale Malt (2 Row) UK (3.0 SRM) Grain 1 86.9 %
1 lbs 1.6 oz Munich Malt - 20L (20.0 SRM) Grain 2 9.7 %
3.5 oz Caramel/Crystal Malt - 40L (40.0 SRM) Grain 3 1.9 %
1.8 oz Roasted Barley (300.0 SRM) Grain 4 1.0 %
1.1 oz Chocolate Malt (450.0 SRM) Grain 5 0.6 %
0.71 oz Goldings, East Kent [5.00 %] - First Wort 60.0 min Hop 6 12.5 IBUs
0.88 oz Goldings, East Kent [5.00 %] - Boil 15.0 min Hop 7 7.0 IBUs
0.71 oz Goldings, East Kent [5.00 %] - Boil 5.0 min Hop 8 2.3 IBUs
0.53 oz Goldings, East Kent [5.00 %] - Boil 0.0 min Hop 9 0.0 IBUs
1.0 pkg Scottish Ale (Wyeast Labs #1728) [125.05 ml] Yeast 10 -
Gravity, Alcohol Content and Color
Est Original Gravity: 1.052 SG
Est Final Gravity: 1.016 SG
Estimated Alcohol by Vol: 4.8 %
Bitterness: 21.7 IBUs
Est Color: 11.8 SRM
Measured Original Gravity: 1.052 SG
Measured Final Gravity: 1.015 SG
Actual Alcohol by Vol: 4.9 %
Calories: 174.4 kcal/12oz

Mash Profile
Mash Name: Single Infusion, Medium Body
Sparge Water: 5.49 gal
Sparge Temperature: 168.0 F
Adjust Temp for Equipment: TRUE
Est Mash PH: 5.61
Measured Mash PH: 5.20
Total Grain Weight: 11 lbs 6.7 oz
Grain Temperature: 72.0 F
Tun Temperature: 72.0 F
Target Mash PH: 5.20
Mash Acid Addition:
Sparge Acid Addition:
Mash Steps

Name Description Step Temperature Step Time
Mash In Add 11.62 qt of water at 172.6 F 154.0 F 60 min

Sparge: Fly sparge with 5.49 gal water at 168.0 F
Mash Notes: Simple single infusion mash for use with most modern well modified grains (about 95% of the time).
Carbonation and Storage
Carbonation Type: Bottle
Pressure/Weight: 4.87 oz
Keg/Bottling Temperature: 70.0 F
Fermentation: Ale, Two Stage
Fermenter:
Volumes of CO2: 2.4
Carbonation Est: Bottle with 4.87 oz Corn Sugar
Carbonation (from Meas Vol): Bottle with 4.87 oz Corn Sugar
Age for: 30.00 days
Storage Temperature: 65.0 F
Notes


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I really want to make a Vanilla Porter, but Jesus Christ... Vanilla Beans are out of this world expensive right now. $68 for 4 beans.

 

[Darkwind]

Steve's Scottish 80%
Scottish Export 80/- (9 C)

Type: All Grain
Batch Size: 5.81 gal
Boil Size: 6.78 gal
Boil Time: 60 min
End of Boil Vol: 6.17 gal
Final Bottling Vol: 5.81 gal
Fermentation: Ale, Two Stage
Date: 14 May 2011
Brewer: Steve Nicholls
Asst Brewer:
Equipment: Steve plus 500ml starter.
Efficiency: 75.00 %
Est Mash Efficiency: 78.2 %
Taste Rating: 45.0

Taste Notes: This is my favourite beer [This week]. The flavour profile is smooth and malty with a roasty bite and a very smooth hop character. The 1728 Scottish yeast imparts a very subtle smoked character. An Edinburgh water profile will suit this beer style.

Ingredients
Amt Name Type # %/IBU
9 lbs 14.7 oz Pale Malt (2 Row) UK (3.0 SRM) Grain 1 86.9 %
1 lbs 1.6 oz Munich Malt - 20L (20.0 SRM) Grain 2 9.7 %
3.5 oz Caramel/Crystal Malt - 40L (40.0 SRM) Grain 3 1.9 %
1.8 oz Roasted Barley (300.0 SRM) Grain 4 1.0 %
1.1 oz Chocolate Malt (450.0 SRM) Grain 5 0.6 %
0.71 oz Goldings, East Kent [5.00 %] - First Wort 60.0 min Hop 6 12.5 IBUs
0.88 oz Goldings, East Kent [5.00 %] - Boil 15.0 min Hop 7 7.0 IBUs
0.71 oz Goldings, East Kent [5.00 %] - Boil 5.0 min Hop 8 2.3 IBUs
0.53 oz Goldings, East Kent [5.00 %] - Boil 0.0 min Hop 9 0.0 IBUs
1.0 pkg Scottish Ale (Wyeast Labs #1728) [125.05 ml] Yeast 10 -
Gravity, Alcohol Content and Color
Est Original Gravity: 1.052 SG
Est Final Gravity: 1.016 SG
Estimated Alcohol by Vol: 4.8 %
Bitterness: 21.7 IBUs
Est Color: 11.8 SRM
Measured Original Gravity: 1.052 SG
Measured Final Gravity: 1.015 SG
Actual Alcohol by Vol: 4.9 %
Calories: 174.4 kcal/12oz

Mash Profile
Mash Name: Single Infusion, Medium Body
Sparge Water: 5.49 gal
Sparge Temperature: 168.0 F
Adjust Temp for Equipment: TRUE
Est Mash PH: 5.61
Measured Mash PH: 5.20
Total Grain Weight: 11 lbs 6.7 oz
Grain Temperature: 72.0 F
Tun Temperature: 72.0 F
Target Mash PH: 5.20
Mash Acid Addition:
Sparge Acid Addition:
Mash Steps

Name Description Step Temperature Step Time
Mash In Add 11.62 qt of water at 172.6 F 154.0 F 60 min

Sparge: Fly sparge with 5.49 gal water at 168.0 F
Mash Notes: Simple single infusion mash for use with most modern well modified grains (about 95% of the time).
Carbonation and Storage
Carbonation Type: Bottle
Pressure/Weight: 4.87 oz
Keg/Bottling Temperature: 70.0 F
Fermentation: Ale, Two Stage
Fermenter:
Volumes of CO2: 2.4
Carbonation Est: Bottle with 4.87 oz Corn Sugar
Carbonation (from Meas Vol): Bottle with 4.87 oz Corn Sugar
Age for: 30.00 days
Storage Temperature: 65.0 F
Notes


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We are making a Brown Ale this weekend.

If it turns out right, you need to share....oh and give Me the recipe too! lol

Oh it will turn out right, I have made it many times.
I really want to make a Vanilla Porter, but Jesus Christ... Vanilla Beans are out of this world expensive right now. $68 for 4 beans.

!! How much !!!

Holy crap.

Is there an extract alternative?

 

[Darkwind]

Here is the answer to that problem.

How to Plant and Grow Vanilla Beans | DoItYourself.com