Red Ale Bottled

We bottled the Red Ale last weekend. One of the problems we've had while racking is the stupid hose curling up on us all the time. That would usually create problems by introducing oxygen to our beer. Solution: 2 racking canes. We use our auto-siphon (really a tool no home brewer should be without), and I sawed off the curve on the racking cane our kit came with and attached it to the other end of the hose. The result: A very easy way to rack!

Racking to the bottling bucket - Now easier then ever!

In other brew news, our Kolsch is finally drinking worthy! It had a nice taste. Some of the acetylhyde had been cleaned up by the yeast so most of the green apple (Budweiser) taste was gone. It still has a little bit longer to go before it tastes its best, but at the moment, I think it's good to start distribution. A lot of folks around the office keep asking me for free beer.. It's just about time to deliver.

I always get the last of the rackings...

Prost!

Jeremy