Citra Pale Ale: This was the experimental pale ale that I brewed using all Citra hops. I'm still a little disappointed in the malt flavor to this beer, as I forgot to add malt extract towards the end of the boil and it turned a 5.5% ABV beer into a 4.7% and likely made the beer out of balance between the sweet and bitter flavors. In the end though, I was experimenting with this beer and making mistake though helps to learn. The Citra hops are amazing though, they give the beer a nice pineapple/grapefruit tropical flavor and are extremely aromatic. I brought this beer to my homebrew club meeting last month and it ended up winning beer of the month. Not bad for a "mistake" beer, huh?
Kellie and PJ's Matrimony Ale: Kellie and PJ had their rehearsal dinner and wedding last weekend. The beer was served at their rehearsal dinner to approximately 50 guests. I have to say I was extremely worried that either the beer wouldn't turn out well or that the guests would not care for it. I brought a 5 gallon keg over and it lasted about 45 minutes! I ended up having friends and relatives of the bride and groom coming over to talk to me, thank me, shake my hand etc..! It was really reassuring that I am making beer that everyone can enjoy and appreciate. Congratulations again Kellie and PJ!
Tracy's Pale Ale: Tracy's Pale Ale has turned out really nice too. After brewing the Citra pale ale, I dry hopped with Citra hops to give the beer the tropical aroma. I've only tried one of these so far and it tasted excellent. I would like to try more, but Tracy has been successfully hoarding these and keeping them away from her husband James and me!
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