Brew 6: Garry the Goat Golden Ale

I grew up in the country on 6 acres. Dad was too lazy to mow the lawns. He had one of those light-bulb moments and bought some goats. But the goats didn't eat the lawns, they ate mum's garden instead. So we fenced the goats in and they spent the rest of their lives trying to escape and bleating about the notion that the grass is always greener. We discovered that goats don't really like grass and they don't like to be fenced in. They are individuals: stubborn, belligerent and headstrong. A respectable, albeit quite annoying species.

What are you looking at!?

Australia's own Garry the goat is a youtube sensation. He has garnered the fame and recognition that all goats deserve. He takes it easy. Chews the cud. Headbutts dogs. Goes to the pub. This beer is a golden ale for Garry and all goats out there, the ones that go to pubs and even the ones that don't, the ones in paddocks and the ones on the road, the stubborn and the free.

Recipe

Mash Volume	31l
Volume in Fermenter	23l
Yeast	US05
Grains	Pilsner Malt	2.5kgs
	Munich Malt	1kg
	Wheat Malt	1kg
	Medium Crystal	200gs
	Melanoiden	200gs
Hops	Magnum	12gs	60min
	Amarillo	15gs	15min
	Amarillo	15gs	5min
	Amarillo	15gs	1min
	Amarillo	30gs	Dry
Mash	66 Degrees	90min
Sparge	75 Degrees	15min
Boil		70min
OG	1.040
FG	1.005
Estimated ABV	5.2%

I brewed this BIAB in the trusty Crown urn outside on the deck at my brother's place. It was a cold Tassie day so the temperature did drop a little during the mash. The urn thermostat wasn't as reliable or accurate as I had anticipated. I think this may explain the lower than expected final gravity. It leaves a thin dry beer that packs a punch but is still really refreshing.

 

Gary the Goat Golden Ale in the Glass

Tasting Notes

Crystal clear and golden in the glass with good head retention. A very dry beer with a surprisingly strong biscuit flavour (will try without melanoiden malt next time). Nice crisp bitterness and delicate Amarillo aroma.

Brew again star!