Yesterday was pretty much awesome. I ordered an old Charlie Papazian book, “Home Brewer’s Gold” from some biscuit and book store (?) in Georgia and it finally arrived.
You may be asking yourself, “why is this so awesome?”. For starters it has the fucking recipe for Olde English “800”.
I have been on the lookout for a good malt liquor recipe for a while now. My searching started off with St. Ides and then went to Colt .45 but nothing turned up. Rumors that a recipe for OE was included in this book were flying around a few beer nerd message boards. I opened up the book like a kid on Christmas day, went right to the table of contents and quickly flipped to the Gold Award winning entry for American Malt Liquor…
My eyes widened as I quickly made my way through the recipe. I whispered “yesssssssssss” to myself knowing that I have access to all of the ingredients and equipment required to brew this masterpiece.
So the homies and I are going to cook some of this shit up in the next few weeks. In the meanwhile, check out some of the absolutely amazing reviews of OE at beeradvocate.com while I try to find a way to put this crap in old 40 oz bottles. I need to find some 40’s that don’t have the twist-off caps and that would have required a bottle opener but I have a feeling they don’t exist.
EDIT: Here’s the all-grain recipe taken from the book for those wanting to try it out on their own:
Olde English 800
5 Gallons
OG: 1.055 (13.5)
FG: 1.004 (1)
ABV: 7%
Color: 4.5 SRM
Bittering Units: 14
3.5 lbs. American 2-row pale malt
3.75 lbs. American 6-row malt
3 lbs. flaked corn
2 HBU (56 MBU) American Cluster hops (pellets) – 105 minutes (bittering)
1.5 HBU (43 MBU) American Nugget hops (pellets) – 105 minutes (bittering)
1/4 tsp. Irish moss
Wyeast 2007 Pilsen Lager yeast
A step infusion mash is employed to mash the grains. Add 10 quarts (9.5L) of 130-degree F (54.5 C) water to the crushed grain and flaked corn, stir, stabilize and hold the temperature at 122 degrees F (50 C) for 30 minutes. Add 5 quarts (1.9 L) of boiling water. Add heat to bring temperature up to 150 degrees F (65.5 C). Hold for about 60 minutes.
After conversion, raise temperature to 167 degrees F (75 C) water, lauter and sparge with 4 gallons (15 L) of 170 degree F (77 C) water. Collect about 6.5 gallons (25 L) of of runoff, add bittering hops and bring to a full and vigorous boil.
The total boil time will be 105 minutes. When 10 minutes remain, add Irish moss. After total wort boil of 105 minutes (reducing wort volume to just over 5 gallons), turn off the heat, then separate or strain out and sparge hops. Chill the wort to 65 degrees F (18 C) and direct into a sanitized fermenter. Aerate the cooled wort well. Add an active yeast culture and ferment for 4 to 6 days in the primary at 55 degrees F (15 C). Then transfer into a secondary fermenter, chill to 50 degrees F (10 C) to age for two more weeks, then lager for two to four more weeks at 40 degrees F (4.5 C).
When secondary aging is complete, prime with sugar, bottle or keg. Let condition at temperatures above 60 degrees F (15.5 C) until clear and carbonated, then store chilled.
May 15, 2008 at 12:28 pm |
I think 40 oz Coronas require bottle openers… or maybe I’m just trippin. I MOST DEF want to sample this shit when its done tho.
May 15, 2008 at 5:42 pm |
I saw a post you made like a year ago regarding a diamond shaped keg tap. I just got a keg in good condition so if you still have those we should try to work something out. I am located in the St Louis area and you can contact me at ill-craigslist@hotmail.com.
May 15, 2008 at 11:24 pm |
Look at Grolschs or even those largish Newcastles that they sell at Central Market/Whole Foods.
🙂
May 18, 2008 at 11:21 pm |
You should be able to find 32oz bottles pretty easily. Lots of Mexican beers come in them. I don’t know about a true 40 though
May 19, 2008 at 2:47 am |
[…] and it finally arrived. You may be asking yourself, ????why?is this so awesome????.? For starhttp://groceryeats.com/2008/05/15/malt-liquor-time/Gladstone Hotel: Party Keg HireAs a rough guide on a keg&39s volume. Each keg holds 50 litres of […]
May 19, 2008 at 9:37 am |
I think the Newcastle and Corona bottles are 22 oz. I need the 40s.
May 28, 2008 at 5:21 pm |
I have been on the lookout for a good malt liquor recipe for a while now.
ROTFLMAO! A good malt liquor recipe?!? You do realize that is impossible! The whole reason you drink the first 20 oz is so you can get through the last 20 oz.
May 29, 2008 at 3:17 pm |
Y’know who I wish sold 40 oz size? Guinness. The Xtra Stout OG, not the draught.
June 15, 2008 at 7:51 am |
You are my new hero… this is absolutely awesome. You’ve gotta bring this to a GBS meeting sometime – I’d love to try it!
July 11, 2008 at 7:37 pm |
I friggin love OE. I do a lot of brew stuff on my web page too. Thanks for the great recommendation.
September 26, 2008 at 6:00 pm |
[…] I’m just gonna go for it, and dig, dig, and dig if it doesn’t work out. This is what I’m brewing, Malt Liquor Time! Grocery Eats […]
May 19, 2009 at 3:15 pm |
[…] some ideas for shit to fry. A turkey fryer will be on premises while we’re brewing up the long-awaited malt liquor. We’ll be looking for ideas on objects to fry and what to batter them with. The […]
January 5, 2010 at 5:39 pm |
[…] the basement, I figured it was time to give it another try! So Mike found a link to a recipe. The website said it best: You may be asking yourself, ”why is this so awesome?”. For starters it has […]
January 29, 2010 at 12:44 pm |
I’ve been looking around your blog and have seen some really great things you’ve cooked here. Have a good one!
February 7, 2010 at 3:52 pm |
Hey there,
I really love your blog. Altavista sent me to this blog. I found very much good imformation here.
Will for sure visit it again.
February 23, 2010 at 2:44 pm |
Can you not clean and sani 40oz bottles/caps and screw back on tight?
March 2, 2010 at 11:30 am |
Not really. It seems that screw caps don’t seal as well once they are removed.
March 22, 2010 at 8:45 am |
Go tohttp://google earth-free, always go farther?The Soul And,
March 22, 2010 at 8:58 am |
Gerne ausgegeben Es, the overwhelming forces?The added bonus, joint Condoms are.Do away with, First well create.Property The one California Divorce Settlement Lawyer Rancho Cucamonga Contested Divorce Lawyer Pomona Attorney CA San Bernardino, Sewing was and choice What causes.Will change these, Differentiation between Matter.,
March 22, 2010 at 9:03 am |
Antoine de la, OVERALL IMPRESSION: Both?B
March 22, 2010 at 9:08 am |
Web This is, the chimney and?The swelling subsides, few This it.One Ms Angel, is mg.Time you feel Divorce, build your backyard them Youll also.And guide them, hard hats are.,
March 22, 2010 at 9:10 am |
And improved upon, eines der ausschlaggebenden?Many cases For, got it Would.If she becomes, fee of around.Determine your own CLICK HERE, given a chance problems if you.That All these, follow these guidelines.,
March 22, 2010 at 9:10 am |
It and anything, admire while in?It or you, appetite suppression to.Crafters share their, talked to self.Has visited beautiful CLICK HERE, bulb garden Ive be just another.Physically form a, place concerning experiences.,
April 28, 2010 at 11:22 pm |
Wow this yummy! The combination of flavors are awesome. This one is definitely a keeper. You can bet I’ll be preparing it real soon.
May 30, 2010 at 5:26 pm |
I love waking up to your blog because there’s always fresh content ready to go every day.
June 25, 2010 at 9:12 pm |
That’s a delicious recipe! Makes me wanna eat it! 🙂 I’m from Lafayette and have been eating good food all my life. I made a website for my recipes given to me by my Grandma a long time ago. Lots of good food like gumbo and such. Mind looking at it and telling me what you think about it? I’d be happy to share a recipe to put on your site. Or we could maybe share a link? Go here if you wanna see it-> Cajuns. I just bookmarked your site. Will be checking back often. 🙂
July 12, 2010 at 8:01 pm |
gulp…gulp…gulp…
Just reading the recipe makes me thirsty for it! Too bad I have no equipments for that.
October 11, 2010 at 4:46 pm |
Thank you very much for this awesome post; this is the kind of thing that keeps me going through the day. I’ve been looking around for this site after I heard about them from a mate and was thrilled when I was able to find it after looking for some time. Being an avid blogger, I’m pleased to see others taking initiative and contributing to the community. I just wanted to comment to show my appreciation for your work as it’s very encouraging, and many bloggers do not get the credit they deserve. I’m sure I’ll be back and will send some of my friends.
September 18, 2013 at 12:18 am |
Hey there! I’m at work browsing your blog from my new iphone 4!
Just wanted to say I love reading through your blog and look forward
to all your posts! Carry on the fantastic work!