Tuesday, 1 July 2014

RICARDO NO 9 WOODFORDE'S NOG 3KG 01/07/2014

RICARDO NO 9 WOODFORDE'S NOG 3KG 01/07/2014 

This is the brew that changed everything . It was a 3kg brew hence double the malt , double the price and no sugar . It was also the first time I used a barrel . Prime as usual and then fill the barrel . It saves all that bottle washing and filling . I got the barrel with the gas injection cap . When filled leave in a warm place for a couple of days and then transfer to  room temperature . I also did a couple of bottles , hence the picture . I was amazed at the quality of this brew it was excellent and the barrel was so convenient . I used 2 to 3 CO2 cartridges to keep the beer lively and easy to pour . Score 9 out of 10 . Brew again yes .

WARNING !! I HAVE RECENTLY BOUGHT A 2ND BARREL AND I FORGOT TO CHECK IF THE TAP WAS TIGHTENED PROPERLY . IT WASN'T  AND A SMALL DRIP DEVELOPED . I LOST ABOUT 1 LITRE AND IT STAINED THE DOWNSTAIRS CEILING WHICH WILL NEED REPAINTING .