This weekend the club brewed for Big Brew Day as usual,, except it wasn’t usual. Since everyone is still on lock down, we all brewed on camera. And it worked pretty good for us.

Most people are getting used to doing things virtually, so it was pretty smooth.

I decided that since it would be my first brew outside this year,, why not dig out the old original system.

Going back from the Mash and Boil was pretty jarring. Not that its any more difficult or anything, but the amount of things that need attention. I see I’m pretty spoiled now with things like the timer and temp control. There was no setting up early and having strike water ready.

But I really felt more in control of a brew than a normal M/B brew for some reason. And definitely have a clearer wort due to a better vorlaff.

As far as the brew goes, it was a run of the mill Mexilager Corona, or adjunct lager

Mexilager
6lbs 2row
2lbs flaked corn
1lb flaked rice
1/2oz galena @60
1/2oz galena @15
34/70 yeast
Mashed at 152
And after not using that old system in about 3 years,, I was still able to hit all my numbers, and much more fun I think. Maybe I’ll leave the Mash and Boil downstairs for the summer.