Style = Lager
Brew Date = July 3rd, 2007
Drink Date = Aug 1st , 2007
Liquid Malt Extract = 3.0# Unhopped Pale Malt Extract
Dried Malt Extract = 3# Briess Light dried malt extract
Specialty Grain = 2 lbs of German Munich Malt (6 L)
Specialty Grain = 0.5 lbs of German Munich Malt (32 L)
Bittering Hops = 1.5 oz of Hallertau Hersbrucker (60 min)
FlavoiringHops = 0.5 oz of Hallertau Hersbrucker (10 min)
Yeast = Wyeast # 2308 Munich Lager
Primary = 2 days at 68F; 5 days at 50 F
Rest = 4 days of Diacetyl rest at 70 F
Secondary = 4 days at 50 F
Keg Conditioning = Lager Near Freezing for 14 days
Saturday, 7 July 2007
Year of the Pig
2007 is the Year of the Pig (or Boar) in the Chinese Calender. We at Whole Hog Brewery celebrate all things swine with the introduction of our first Lager, the Golden Pig Brew. To watch over our lager beer and bring good luck, Whole Hog Brewery brought back a statue of a "golden pig" from a recent trip to Singapore's Little Chinatown.
THE FIRE PIG 2007
Active, outgoing and extroverted, Fire Pigs breathe new life into everything they do. These Pigs are vivid, motivated individuals who cannot be deterred from a goal once they have set it. They are emotional and passionate about their loved ones, their occupations and their objectives. They are bold and vivacious, unafraid to take risks despite the consequences. They make great bosses because they do work so hard and because they are so spirited. But don’t doublecross a Fire Pig. They have the ability to be quite abrasive when things don’t turn out as they planned.
THE FIRE PIG 2007
Active, outgoing and extroverted, Fire Pigs breathe new life into everything they do. These Pigs are vivid, motivated individuals who cannot be deterred from a goal once they have set it. They are emotional and passionate about their loved ones, their occupations and their objectives. They are bold and vivacious, unafraid to take risks despite the consequences. They make great bosses because they do work so hard and because they are so spirited. But don’t doublecross a Fire Pig. They have the ability to be quite abrasive when things don’t turn out as they planned.
Whole Hog's Refrigerator Gets a Facelift
Monday, 2 July 2007
Late Service Makes A Come Back
Despite the rumors of this beer's demise, Late Service Holy Brew will not be put to rest. Although there was a refrigerator mishap in which the fermented brew was exposed to 85+F for an undetermined number of days, this beer has been rescued by the valiant efforts of Assistant Brewmaster Double Dave. After re-carbonating the brew last night, and some Divine Intervention, Late Service Holy Brew is a fully functional brown ale. Guess this brew lives up to it's namesake...LATE!
Despite the rumors of this beer's demise, Late Service Holy Brew will not be put to rest. Although there was a refrigerator mishap in which the fermented brew was exposed to 85+F for an undetermined number of days, this beer has been rescued by the valiant efforts of Assistant Brewmaster Double Dave. After re-carbonating the brew last night, and some Divine Intervention, Late Service Holy Brew is a fully functional brown ale. Guess this brew lives up to it's namesake...LATE!
Sunday, 1 July 2007
Singapore's Best BrewsSingapore has a lot to offer in the way of unique beer flavors. That's why Whole Hog Brewery sent two of it's founding members to Singapore on a mission to visit all four microbreweries. Head Brewmaster JeffRay and Rev. Chou, Owner/Operator of the Scribewood Arms, sampled many beers in Singapore from mid May through the end of June. If you're every in Singapore, check out one of these local microbreweries:
1. Archipelago
Very good beer. They have 6 beers on tap and occasionally change out 2 of them. Must try the Sayang Saison. Not much on the way of food, but an excellent place to imbibe after a good meal. Offer the bartender $S10 and you might get some really cool glasses, just make sure you pack them well, as both of our 500ml glasses broke in transit.
2. The Pump Room
Most frequented microbrew. Uniquely handcrafted beer with good food and music. Unfortunately, the Pump Room ran out of their very tasty IPA. Try the Bohemian Lager for a strongly hopped lager. Tip: Order a 3.5 L tower of beer between 11am-3pm for only $S22...prices spike up drastically after 3pm.
3. Brewerkz
Largest selection of beer with 12 on tap. If you like IPA's try Brewwerks XTRA IPA for a strong, flavorful hop beer. Food caters to American and English ex-Pats and leaves something to be desired. Check our JeffRay's ranking below.
4. Paulaner Brauhaus
- Close to our hotel, but only visited once. If you like Paulaner beer, this is the place for you. The Paulaner Brahaus has a really cool cooper kettle and is famous as the first brew house in Singapore. Here you have two options: Paulaner Light and Paulaner Dark.
JeffRay's Top 12 Brewerkz Brewz
1. Moh Gwai (think Gremlins)
2. Hopback Ale
3. XTRA IPA
4. Golden Ale
5. Oatmeal Stout
6. Alt Beer
7. Kolsch
8. Pilsner
9. Bock Lager
10. IPA
11. Steam Beer
12. Fruitbrewz
Saturday, 23 June 2007
Wave the Wheat
Style = Wheat Beer
Brew Date = June 16th, 2007
Drink Date = July 7th, 2007
Liquid Malt Extract = 3.3# Briess Wheat Extract
Dried Malt Extract = 1# Briess Light Extract
Specialty Grain = 0.5 obs wheat malt
Specialty Grain = 0.5 lbs pale 2-row malt
Specialty Grain = 0.5 lbs carapils (Dextrin) malt
Bittering Hops = .58 oz Cascade (6.2 % alpha acid)
Flavouring Hops = 1 oz Cascade (6.2 % alpha acid)
Finishing Hops = 0.5 oz. Cascade (6.2 % alpha acid)
Yeast = Wyeast # 1056 American Ale
Primary = 7 days at 72 F
Secondary = 16 days at 72 F
Keg Conditioning = 4 days
Style = Wheat Beer
Brew Date = June 16th, 2007
Drink Date = July 7th, 2007
Liquid Malt Extract = 3.3# Briess Wheat Extract
Dried Malt Extract = 1# Briess Light Extract
Specialty Grain = 0.5 obs wheat malt
Specialty Grain = 0.5 lbs pale 2-row malt
Specialty Grain = 0.5 lbs carapils (Dextrin) malt
Bittering Hops = .58 oz Cascade (6.2 % alpha acid)
Flavouring Hops = 1 oz Cascade (6.2 % alpha acid)
Finishing Hops = 0.5 oz. Cascade (6.2 % alpha acid)
Yeast = Wyeast # 1056 American Ale
Primary = 7 days at 72 F
Secondary = 16 days at 72 F
Keg Conditioning = 4 days
Monday, 18 June 2007
New Developments For Whole Hog Brewery
After a brief hiatus from brewing due to the absense of Brewmaster Jeffray, Whole Hog Brewery was back up and running with a new brew: Wave the Wheat, by Assistant Brewmaster VTesteverde. "Waving the Wheat" is a traditional celebratory activity that is done by University of Kansas athletics supporters. As you can imagine, Waving the Wheat is a rare occurrence making this a very special brew. Statistics of the brew will come available very soon.
Also, the acquisition of a refrigerator has come with with mixed results. "Late Service" Holy Brew was the unfortunate victim of a fridge malfunction and has since the been on a life-support system called inability to let go. The brewers have so much pride in the Whole Hog products that a beer with few remaining flavor qualities can, in some cases, live forever. It is unknown when or if "Late Service" Holy Brew will receive its proper burial.
After a brief hiatus from brewing due to the absense of Brewmaster Jeffray, Whole Hog Brewery was back up and running with a new brew: Wave the Wheat, by Assistant Brewmaster VTesteverde. "Waving the Wheat" is a traditional celebratory activity that is done by University of Kansas athletics supporters. As you can imagine, Waving the Wheat is a rare occurrence making this a very special brew. Statistics of the brew will come available very soon.
Also, the acquisition of a refrigerator has come with with mixed results. "Late Service" Holy Brew was the unfortunate victim of a fridge malfunction and has since the been on a life-support system called inability to let go. The brewers have so much pride in the Whole Hog products that a beer with few remaining flavor qualities can, in some cases, live forever. It is unknown when or if "Late Service" Holy Brew will receive its proper burial.
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