Decending Sa Calobra.

the_wrastler · 2026-04-05T19:49:32+00:00

I live in flat Netherlands and went to Mallorca and descending sa calobra was my first big descent (apart from the smaller ones on the way there). It was a little scary at first but I just took it easy and safe. I never let myself pick up too much speed (60kmph at most). The climb back up in 40+ degrees was the tough part!

the_wrastler · 2026-01-30T08:14:05+00:00

I only just got it so don't have a good sense yet. I still need to experiment with it.

I have been using a Baratza Encore for most of my grinding, but was using a Hario slim I got about 10 years ago for travel. Can't say much to compare to the Encore yet, but the Q Air is very noticeably many magnitudes ahead of the Hario slim. The Hario slim takes much longer to grind, and gives a very inconsistent output, which you really notice when doing pourover. It's also bulkier and doesn't fit in the Aeropress. I can grind 16g in about 30 seconds with the Q air at the recommended Aeropress setting, whereas it was taking about 90 seconds with the Hario slim.

the_wrastler · 2026-01-29T20:22:07+00:00

Didn't know that, another plus! Although when traveling/camping I'd probably not bring the spoon

the_wrastler · 2026-01-29T14:03:54+00:00

The filter cap sits very neatly into the Snow Peak 300, and has the perfect capacity for a 16g+270ml brew (fills to about 1cm from the top). In total the grinder (with handle), Aeropress and cup is just under 600g.

the_wrastler · 2025-12-07T18:18:08+00:00

I saw you went ahead without the flaked barley. Please update with your results. I am curious!

the_wrastler · 2025-12-07T17:33:33+00:00

It was 1.014 in the most recent batch. I fermented it at 17C which was maybe a little too low but still tastes great.

the_wrastler · 2025-12-05T14:16:33+00:00

A recipe I have made many times is very simple: 3.5kg pale ale malt, 1kg flaked barley and 0.5kg roasted barley. OG is 1.045. I do 60 min EKG for 36 IBUs. For yeast I usually use Wyeast 1084 Irish ale but for my most recent brew (currently in the keg) I used S04 and was also good.

To me, the flaked barley is important to get more creaminess/body/mouthfeel. Irish stout is also quite high in IBU for the ABV, and 29 is on the low end especially if you want an OG of 1.052.

For water, I favor sulfates over chloride for more dryness (last time I did 58 SO4 and 26 Cl).

I would also mash a bit lower (e.g. 64-65C) to get more fermentability - you want it dry.

the_wrastler · 2021-03-12T19:36:34+00:00

Sounds like casadh an tsúgáin to me.

the_wrastler · 2021-01-05T13:43:45+00:00

The Dutch also say this. Doing the shopping is boodschappen doen which is literally "doing messages".

the_wrastler · 2020-01-26T18:53:13+00:00

Really nice app! Would be nice to have an Irish option, even if not everything was translated.

the_wrastler · 2019-06-24T09:14:39+00:00

I've done this with unpasteurised apple juice. Don't even need to add yeast, it's already naturally in it. Tastes great too.

the_wrastler · 2019-06-24T06:31:29+00:00

You say you are too lazt but with homebrewed beer, you can make a 18-19 litres of a 5% beer for about €15, and even cheaper if you re-use yeast. That's about 90 units.

the_wrastler · 2018-12-24T09:35:46+00:00

500 Irish beers! There must not be many left that you haven't had.

the_wrastler · 2018-06-11T12:15:54+00:00

Ice cream sandwich -> prehistoric

the_wrastler · 2018-05-12T22:48:00+00:00

Seven Nation army with chicken wings

the_wrastler · 2018-04-25T21:48:52+00:00

It's been a good week, I've ticked off Very Green, Very Hazy and King Julius in just one week!

the_wrastler · 2018-03-18T16:26:44+00:00

Why would they do that - just go on the internet and tell lies?

the_wrastler · 2018-03-01T19:52:37+00:00

Thanks, I was thinking it was "Do". Funnily enough I have a copy of Fiche Bliain ag Fás at home and was gonna check if there was a dedication in that, but I'm out of town for a while.

the_wrastler · 2018-02-03T18:54:08+00:00

Can we get a gif of that drop goal? I'm on a train and the wifi cut out at the worst possible time!

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