Farmhouse, part deux

Here is my version of Northern Brewer's Farmhouse Bier de Table kit. This was one of the easiest beers that I have ever brewer. Like Chad the Lad, I love session beers and was excited at this beers low starting gravity...but my gravity somehow ended up 5 points higher than expected (1.048 instead of the expected 1.043). This means either that I had ridiculous brewhouse efficiency or that my hydrometer is off. It doesn't really matter, because I think that this beer is going to have some fantastic, funky flavors and will be a refreshing summer brew. It's bubbling along right now at about 80 degrees and should be ready to drink in 3-4 weeks, when Chad and I can compare our products.

My farm can beat up your farm

Perhaps in today's society with Facebook in farmville this is a common saying.  However I don't think that anyone had beer in mind.  Jason and I have both set out to brew a traditional low gravity farmhouse ale.  When many people think about Belgian beers they think of high gravity breathalyzer busters.  As most of you know I am a fan of the session beer and thus was extremely enticed by this beer.  Fantome is perhaps my favorite farmhouse ale.  I have heard from reliable sources that there beers taste different from batch to batch.  I think there is beauty in that which can not be replicated.  Home brewing is an art form, and the beer you make that day is a beer that reflects that moment.  After all could Picasso paint the Mona Lisa over again if he had to in the exact same fashion? Would it look exactly the same?  I hope that I never make the same beer twice.  Anyhow...here are some pics of the farmhouse ale.  There should be a farmhouse vs. farmhouse event featuring both of these prospective offerings....