Thursday, October 28, 2010
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Red Ale Alcohol Content
I just figured the alcohol content of the first Beer. The Red Ale has an alcohol content by weight of 3.3%. It has a by volume content (which is standard in home brews and non U.S. means of measuring) of 4.13%. Respectable for our first, but hopefully the next will be higher.
The alcohol content was determined by subtracting the Original Gravity (OG) from the Specific Gravity (SG). This amount was then multiplied by 105 for the Alcohol by Weight (abw). For example with this beer:
(OG-SG) x 105 = a.b.w. , or (1.0475-1.016) x 105 = 3.3075, or 3.3%.
To determine by content by volume we multiply % a.b.w. by 1.25 for the amount:
3.3 x 1.25 = 4.13% b.v.
Another way is to take the difference of the OG and SG, multiply by 1.05, then take that number and divide by the SG, but that's a lot more work for relatively equal results.
For a standard comparison here are some alcohol contents, by volume, of some popular brews:
Anchor Liberty Ale - 6.0
Blue Moon - 5.4
Bud Light - 4.2
Corona Light - 4.5
Heineken Light - 3.5
So the beer is on the low end of the alcohol content spectrum, but it's a starting point for comparison.
The alcohol content was determined by subtracting the Original Gravity (OG) from the Specific Gravity (SG). This amount was then multiplied by 105 for the Alcohol by Weight (abw). For example with this beer:
(OG-SG) x 105 = a.b.w. , or (1.0475-1.016) x 105 = 3.3075, or 3.3%.
To determine by content by volume we multiply % a.b.w. by 1.25 for the amount:
3.3 x 1.25 = 4.13% b.v.
Another way is to take the difference of the OG and SG, multiply by 1.05, then take that number and divide by the SG, but that's a lot more work for relatively equal results.
For a standard comparison here are some alcohol contents, by volume, of some popular brews:
Anchor Liberty Ale - 6.0
Blue Moon - 5.4
Bud Light - 4.2
Corona Light - 4.5
Heineken Light - 3.5
So the beer is on the low end of the alcohol content spectrum, but it's a starting point for comparison.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Neophytes Path
The first brew:
On May 31st we stepped off the cliff of normalcy and became the brewers we brag about today. Our first beer, Dry Hopped Red Pale Ale, was quite an experience. The preparation and learning was a curve, but our first beer was deemed a success by both us and our fellow testers. Beer brewing is not for the fly by the seat of your pants kind of guy. There is much more science, practice and learning curve to it. We certainly have something to learn about brewing craft beer, but that is what this journey is all about. So we invite you to join us as we brew, drink and explore the world of beer brewing. I am sure we will make mistakes and have set backs in our journey, but what is a journey without a bit of adventure. So sit back, reach for your favorite brew (as long as it isn't one of those bland mass produced ones) and join us for this incredible journey into the life of Brew.
On May 31st we stepped off the cliff of normalcy and became the brewers we brag about today. Our first beer, Dry Hopped Red Pale Ale, was quite an experience. The preparation and learning was a curve, but our first beer was deemed a success by both us and our fellow testers. Beer brewing is not for the fly by the seat of your pants kind of guy. There is much more science, practice and learning curve to it. We certainly have something to learn about brewing craft beer, but that is what this journey is all about. So we invite you to join us as we brew, drink and explore the world of beer brewing. I am sure we will make mistakes and have set backs in our journey, but what is a journey without a bit of adventure. So sit back, reach for your favorite brew (as long as it isn't one of those bland mass produced ones) and join us for this incredible journey into the life of Brew.
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