Well, I was more prolific this year. Still, slightly disappointed that I didn't squeak out at least one more batch of beer than I did. In the recent past I had made 12 or 13 batches per year. And last year included in those were one batch each of mead and cider. And also in the past these were 5 gallon batches. This year I made 17 batches of beer at about 10 gallons each. I got to make multiple batches with big original gravities. So, I learned a lot about maximizing my own outfit. How much grain, how much liquor, etc. Set up, tear down, organization. Taking kids to and from school and making a kick ass dinner... brewing all the while! I also just learned a lot about making beer by doing it and by talking to other club dingbats.

The number would have been more gratifying if John hadn't pushed out 21 (or more) batches of beer. Oh, well there's always next.... I mean this year. (D'oh! I need to get off my lazy ass and make some beer this year.)

Since my notebook was lost (why can't they make ones that stick to the top of your car while driving!?) I don't have all my batches written out for this year. I'm missing info for the first three.

1. Yard City Gold A golden ale. I used all Amarillo hops. (?)
2. 1.076 Starter Stout for Imperial Stout yeast (?)
3. Bourbon Barrel Imp Stout: Boo, hiss, etc. (?)
4. Pedio Beers: 1007 & Pedio, B. Anomalus & Pedio T Apr 3
5. Saisons: 3724, 3724 & B. Anomalus (in my glass right now) W Apr 4
6. "Bobby" Saison: 3726 'Farmhouse' (1 bottle left) Th Apr 5
7. "Dicky" Saison: 3726, second pitch (Also 1 bottle left) Sat May 5th, Big Brew
8. Bourbon Barrel BarleyWine I: 1084, 1098 pitch from Silver City T May 22
9. Uptown B town Blonde Gets Her Ass Handed to Her in Yard City F June 8
10. BBBW II: Sat June 16 w/ Jack
11. Super Saison: 3726, third pitch. 1.103 OG (see below... somewhere) Th Jul 19
12. Yard City Sour: Red Beer w/ 3278 Lambic Blend F July 20
13. Summit Ave Presbyterian Pale Ale: APA w/ Summit Hops Sat July 21
14. B5 Belgian Quad for the silly barrel: Sept 20
15. WGV Bitter: 1968, 1056 Oct 5
16. AngleBrown: 1028, spot on (below)
17. Infamous Saison: VSS strain 3711 "French Saison" F Dec 7, 07

Oh, Yeah.... I didn't make the Dubbel that I've wanted to make. I'll do it soon. And I only made 50 gallons of Saison.....