Hive Door Ale (Batch 02)

Of the brews I have brewed so far, Hive Door has received the best reception. Therefore, I decided to brew up another batch. This will be my first time trying to replicate. Luckily, I took good notes the first go.

This time I didnt do the partial mash steeping (in a sock) style. I actually mashed the adjuncts. Also, I only used 12 oz honey, versus 16 oz (slight foul). Despite that, I gained a few points on my original gravity. This time: 1.070 (vs. 1.067).

I had to use slightly different hops as well, though comparable, and amounts the same. I did use a plug of Saaz this time, versus pellets.

Here is a video taken during the last 15 minutes of the boil!!!!



Same White Labs Trappist yeast was pitched. Has been fermenting now for 6 days, mainly around 66 degrees. First batch fermented a bit higher, in the 68/70 range, but it has been cold here... Has been steady bubbling, and that same banana split aroma was everywhere a day after fermentation began, so it's on the right track.

Brewed on Sat, Dec 13
Racked on Sun, Dec 21
Bottled on Thu, Jan 8