Comment by kurt a on Sunday 01 August, 2010
I put in 3/4 of the lemon grass, as well as a zested orange @ 60m, removed them, and put in the remaining 1/4 of lemongrass for the last 15m. i just racked to the secondary, and took a taste from the gravity test tube, and it was incredible. tart, almost like a lambic, but with that pleasant velvety wheat mouthfeel. i can\'t wait for this to bottle condition...i almost just want to take a straw and suck it right out of the secondary.
As stated, use hop balls, or a grain bag. that\'s a lot of grass in yer beer. | Comment by William S on Friday 19 March, 2010
This was my first brew and it turned out wonderful. It has only been in the bottles a little over a week and I could not resist taking a taste. Nice lemon flavor, not overpowering. Very smooth with minimal bitterness. I can't wait for it to age a little more! Also, follow the advice of others and use a muslin bag or 3 Hop Balls (like I did) for the lemongrass, you will thank yourself when it comes time to rack to the secondary. I will definately brew this one again! | Comment by katrina W on Monday 24 August, 2009
Skeptical at first, along with everyone I shared it with, but the whole batch was gone before Memorial Day weekend was over. I wish it was summer so I could have an excuse to brew more of this! | Comment by LES B on Monday 27 April, 2009
Great beer for those hot summer days. Goes down easy and the lemongrass adds a refreshing flavor. Only had a couple of glasses and then my wife made me leave the rest for her. | Comment by Dan M on Saturday 02 August, 2008
just kegged last week. preliminary reports from the neighbors are overwhelmingly good. one even requested a garage door code (kegerator in the garage) so he can come and go as he pleases. | Comment by Eric B on Wednesday 09 July, 2008
Made this a bit back and really enjoyed it as did all who were able to try some.
Crisp and lemony, it is a nice treat on a warm day for sure.
As mentioned, use a bag (we used a strainer) before putting to primary and pitching to catch all the lemongrass. | Comment by Jeremy I on Friday 04 July, 2008
Put the lemongrass in a mesh bag! Else siphoning will be a bear. Good solid beer, maybe a bit too much lemon... | Comment by David M on Monday 14 May, 2007
Absolutely delicious but truely terrifying to brew! Adding the pack of dried lemongrass at the same time as the yeast takes a leap of faith - it is like adding two handfuls of dried lawn clippings....But it did settle through the primary. It then made siphioning interesting.
Fantastic aroma and tart taste from the lemongrass makes this a crowd pleaser though. | Comment by Kevin M on Tuesday 05 September, 2006
One of my best yet. Good summertime brew. Nice lemon aroma without being overpoweringly fruity. | | |
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