We're only a month past Yaktoberfest 2011, but we don't think it's too early to start thinking of 2012. 2011 was a big success compared to 2009. We intend to keep the momentum moving upward and are starting to think of ways to up the ante. More brewers (and beers) and higher donations are obvious goals, but I'm confident we'll come up with a few fun twists as well.
Speaking of 2011, the Grand Yak, Steve, posted a picture of his trip out to Crowe's Nest Farm to deliver half of our collections. Hope he doesn't mind us reposting it here.
Dave (left) of Crowe's Nest Farm collecting proceeds from Steve (right)
As for 2012, Steve's also started up a Yaktoberfest 2012 Facebook page. We're starting to experiment with a few new recipes too, like a version of the much-lauded AHS Double Chocolate Stout, which we cooked up on Sunday.
AHS Double Chocolate Stout
Specialty malts: Crystal 40L, chocolate malt, black roasted barley, Black Patent
Featured hops: Galena Other additives: malto dextrin, Belgian cocoa
O.G. = 1.056
F.G. = 1.012
Approximately 5.8% ABV
Approximately 187 Cal / 12 oz
Primary fermentation is well along and starting to wane. This thing is a deep, dark brown. It basically looks like something made from chocolate. AHS says it is a bit like the Young's Double Chocolate Stout, which is excellent (they usually have it on tap at the Draught House Pub). The many comments are very positive. I'm excited to taste it, but it apparently will benefit from a month or so of bottle aging, which I'm willing to give it. If it's a winner, you'll likely find out because it will probably be at Yaktoberfest 2012.
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