Who is ready for the annual Group Recipe thread?

Discussion in 'Homebrewing' started by PortLargo, Jan 1, 2015.

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Is it time for VikeMan to moderate a new Group Recipe thread?

Poll closed Jan 5, 2015.

  1. Yes, and it wouldn’t be the annual Group Recipe without VikeMan

    17 vote(s)
    65.4%

  2. Yes, we’ll draft VikeMan to be moderator if he resists

    12 vote(s)
    46.2%

  3. Yes . . . hey VikeMan, it’s the price of fame

    19 vote(s)
    73.1%

  4. Yes, VikeMan . . . you da man (YMMV)

    14 vote(s)
    53.8%
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  1. PortLargo

    PortLargo Pooh-Bah (1,831) Oct 19, 2012 Florida
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    Okay, so maybe my questions weren’t fashioned in a truly objective manner. But the calender is turning, time for a new Averagely Perfectly Brew. For two years @VikeMan has moderated a Group Recipe thread on this Forum. Seems natural to continue this trend featuring our own Norseman. Who’s in?
     
    #1 PortLargo, Jan 1, 2015
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  2. JohnSnowNW

    JohnSnowNW Initiate (0) Feb 6, 2013 Minnesota

    Ha! All of the above.
     
    #2 JohnSnowNW, Jan 1, 2015
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  3. inchrisin

    inchrisin Pooh-Bah (2,013) Sep 25, 2008 Indiana
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    Bring it!
     
    #3 inchrisin, Jan 1, 2015
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  4. pweis909

    pweis909 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,250) Aug 13, 2005 Wisconsin
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    It's up to Vikeman, really.
    The previous incarnations have been interesting threads to follow, and led me to make some pretty good beers. I stuck closely to the IPA recipe, and it was great. The chinook in the stout put me off, so although I participated in that thread, I ultimately ended up making a pretty different beer.
     
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  5. scurvy311

    scurvy311 Savant (1,135) Dec 3, 2005 Louisiana

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    Perhaps something from the new guidelines this go around...
     
    #5 scurvy311, Jan 1, 2015
  6. bgjohnston

    bgjohnston Initiate (0) Jan 14, 2009 Connecticut

    It might not be fair to call out somebody without his/her consent, but if Vikeman decides to lead another charge up the hill, I will tune in for the show.
     
    #6 bgjohnston, Jan 1, 2015
  7. jbakajust1

    jbakajust1 Pooh-Bah (2,552) Aug 25, 2009 Oregon
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    Do it!
     
    #7 jbakajust1, Jan 1, 2015
  8. FeDUBBELFIST

    FeDUBBELFIST Pooh-Bah (1,765) Oct 31, 2009 Pennsylvania
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    It would be cool to do something big this time, like a barleywine. Then all the participating brewers would be required to send one bottle to two other participating brewers by NYE 2015. It could be a fun little side-by-side. Of course YMMV.
     
    #8 FeDUBBELFIST, Jan 1, 2015
  9. wspscott

    wspscott Pooh-Bah (1,958) May 25, 2006 Kentucky
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    Just thinking about this the other day, despite reservations about both beers, I was pleasantly surprised about both.

    I hope @VikeMan is willing to herd the cats again :slight_smile:
     
    #9 wspscott, Jan 1, 2015
  10. VikeMan

    VikeMan Grand Pooh-Bah (3,067) Jul 12, 2009 Pennsylvania
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    Okay. Let's put style suggestions in this thread and I'll either determine the style from that (if it's obvious) or use the suggestions as choices in a pre-poll.
     
    #10 VikeMan, Jan 1, 2015
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  11. FeDUBBELFIST

    FeDUBBELFIST Pooh-Bah (1,765) Oct 31, 2009 Pennsylvania
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    I think one of the things that made the first two group recipe threads so great was that both beer styles were popular brewing choices (meaning that people brew them often) and therefore there was a lot of opinion and thoughts being thrown around.

    For that reason, I think Saison would generate a lot of response. Perhaps Witbier as well.
     
    #11 FeDUBBELFIST, Jan 1, 2015
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  12. jlordi12

    jlordi12 Pooh-Bah (1,856) Jun 8, 2011 Massachusetts
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    Vike is the man

    One vote for a brett saison. I can't figure out saisons to save my life.

    Happy new year , all!
     
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  13. PortLargo

    PortLargo Pooh-Bah (1,831) Oct 19, 2012 Florida
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    Timing note: From past experiences, it takes about 2 months to run the recipe gauntlet. Figure another 2 months to buy/brew/age, so we will be drinking this future masterpiece NET the first of May. It will be spring and robins will be laying their eggs. What better time to be enjoying a wonderfully concocted Belgian brew? Think of a sparkling dry Saison, or a crisp Witbier . . . a Belgian Pale Ale is great after mowing the yard and if it's a big yard go for a Strong Pale Ale. Of course Blonds are never out of season.

    I'm leaning toward a Saison but would enjoy any Belgian style.

    For new members/lurkers: If you ever want to learn recipe formulation, here's the chance. Each member can interactive with all the aspects of grain, hops, yeast and how the brewing parameters (time, heat, quantities, etc) all work together.

    For Vikeman: Thanks for agreeing! . . . The Averagely Perfect ________ lives on.
     
    #13 PortLargo, Jan 1, 2015
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  14. jlordi12

    jlordi12 Pooh-Bah (1,856) Jun 8, 2011 Massachusetts
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    I'm all in on the saison
     
    #14 jlordi12, Jan 1, 2015
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  15. scurvy311

    scurvy311 Savant (1,135) Dec 3, 2005 Louisiana

    Saison or wit, I'm down like four flats.
     
    #15 scurvy311, Jan 1, 2015
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  16. JohnSnowNW

    JohnSnowNW Initiate (0) Feb 6, 2013 Minnesota

    I'd be up for Saison, but would also be interested in a Sour Wheatwine.
     
    #16 JohnSnowNW, Jan 1, 2015
  17. Naugled

    Naugled Pooh-Bah (1,944) Sep 25, 2007 New York
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    I can be had for a Saison, Wit, Barleywine or Maibock
     
    #17 Naugled, Jan 1, 2015
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  18. FATC1TY

    FATC1TY Pooh-Bah (2,564) Feb 12, 2012 Georgia
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    I'm down for a recipe, for sure!

    Saison sounds nice.. even a pilsner would be great, and great timing.. Lagers would be fantastic, since I know many here have commented that they've yet to do one, and I'm sure most have the ability to lager, or want to take the step to lager a beer. Could exclude some folks, but not really sure, so it's a toss up.

    Barleywine would be fun, maybe a porter or brown ale? Keep it to the major styles and work our way through some of them?

    I'm not really interested in a wit, but would probably participate and brew it if it was the chosen one.
     
    #18 FATC1TY, Jan 1, 2015
  19. bushycook

    bushycook Zealot (681) Jan 31, 2011 Virginia

    Saison is my vote, I generally have no problem keeping my fermentor warm, so it's one of my favorite styles to brew.
     
    #19 bushycook, Jan 1, 2015
  20. NiceFly

    NiceFly Initiate (0) Dec 22, 2011 Tajikistan

    I will jump on the Saison bandwagon.
     
    #20 NiceFly, Jan 1, 2015
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