I have a new batch of Mason’s Mild on tap. I have re jigged the recipe and it now is much lighter in colour than it was. The patent malt was giving it a roasty edge that was abit astringent and was reducing its drinkability. The new version reminds me a bit of Banks Original which I have had from the can and rather liked. There’s a bit of diacetyl which hopefully I will keep out of the next batch. Then it will be perfect. Interesting to see it topped the mild tasting in the recent issue of Camra’s Beer magazine. Mason’s will be joined on the bar tonight by the last of Yeastie Boys Kid Chocolate.
Above is the draft design of the Mason’s Mild pump clip Dave has designed for me, they will soon be professionally pressed into real pump clips. Very exciting, yes I’m a nerd.
4 comments:
Everything but the wiggly handshake!
I suppose a dark mild in May 'down under' is perfect as it's a cooler time of year. I've had very little this month - I'm going for gold!
Yep its good Mild drinking weather at the moment. I have two gravitys of Burton conditioning at the moment to. Ridgeway Ruby at 1064 and Sussex Old Ale at 1042. Sussex Old was brewed for Sarah with an eye to Harveys Old Ale (although I have never tasted it!) to celebrate her home county. It was a second run of the Ruby mash.
That looks so delicious and so tempting :)
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