Opened the first of my Newcastle clone

[mortong]

I just opened one of my batch of the Newcastle clone (the one I dropped a half-rack of when I bottled).

It's only been five days, so it's not completely carbonated, but it sure is going down easily. It's got a bit less bite and isn't quite as heavy as Newcastle (due to some recipe changes). It has sort of a "Newcastle Light" feel to it. It still tastes pretty yeasty, so I need to let it sit for a while longer, but I wouldn't turn it down if someone offered me one.

This beer will not last long! =)

Anyway, I just wanted to share my excitement and show you all that my pestering questions and your patient answers are paying off. Thanks everyone.

Geoff

[Fast_Eddy]

So you know that since this one tastes so good that you need to start another batch of something next weekend - 'cuz you don't want to be left with no beer.

[mortong]

Not a problem. I have an Amber ready to bottle, a pumpkin ale ready for secondary, and a cider ready for re-racking.

Of course, that's certainly not enough, so my next batch will be brewed next weekend! =)

Geoff

[Fast_Eddy]

Originally posted by mortong
Not a problem. I have an Amber ready to bottle, a pumpkin ale ready for secondary, and a cider ready for re-racking.

Of course, that's certainly not enough, so my next batch will be brewed next weekend! =)

Geoff

Sounds like you're on top of it ;)

[michaewa]

That was my second batch - Newcastle clone from Austin Homebrew. It is amazing and very smooth. Great stuff.