Update

Welcome back to Off The Hinge Brewing!  Not much has been brewing up except the common cold and the old familiar pangs of the day job, however I felt the need to update you all on what has been  happening with OTHB.

First off, "Beach Bum Red" is bottled and conditioning!  The final gravity hit 1.010 and I expect a crisp clean finish.  I had to test it uncarbed as per usual, and it tasted promising.  I think I should have dry hopped it to add to the aroma, however I think it will be fine.  I can't help myself I always want to dry hop, I am a hop head.

Secondly, OTHB garden is near complete with three hops, Cascade, Chinook and Zeus.  I just transplanted a lavender plant into the box that Tracey donated to the cause.  This project is exciting and the hops are already bolting skyward.  Next, I need to find where to get some barley and a few other brewing ingredients.

Testing the scent of the hops!

Lastly, Just dry hopped and transferred "Stars and Bars Polly Olly."  I had a 1/4 of an ounce of Mosaic and 1 3/4 ounce of Centennial.  I am sad to know that the UBrew is out of Mosaic hops for the year.  The beer smells like peaches and very floral.

I am in need of a brew session!  Well, that is it for now.  Remember to drink good beer responsibly and be merry!

Prost!