SUCCESS!! I may have 'accidentally' sampled some Strontkop a week early (impatience being the downfall of many a home brewer), but damned if it's not a success! Tastes damn good and - more importantly - contains booze!
I'm waiting on a 30L stockpot I've ordered to come. Today I purchased a new hydrometer and a cool 'wine thief' type thingamajig (for readings), sugar measures (which I've never goddamn USED!) and a big-ass strainer bag for when next I mash grain.I've still got to obtain a conical flash for yeast starters, but they're readily available on TradeMe. I'll get that glass carboy some day, but for now, it's not essential.
Anyway, back to the Strontkop! Because I opened it a little early, there was a difference in clarity between the first half and the second half of the bottle. Time being the clarifier of all beers, after all. Head was nice and frothy like you want. Hops - while 'there' - were a little subtle, so maybe I'll use 1oz (28g) additions next time instead of the 20g this run.
But damn if that Irish Moss don't work a trick... I'm fuckin' sold! No 'milkiness', residue, chunks or any of the other nasty shit to be found anywhere. While it's a recipe that shall be subject to refinement (as will they all be), it's a pretty damn good run for my first real beer. Third time lucky!
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