Murphy’s Law: The Tale of a Black IPA Brewday
Ah, the art of brewing—a blend of precision, creativity, and, sometimes, a dash of chaos. The creation of Murphy’s Law Black IPA, is a testament to the unpredictable nature of brewing. Let me take you on a journey through a brewday where if it could go wrong, it did.
It started like any other brewday, with a plan to mash for 60 minutes. Just as I was ready to transfer the wort to the kettle, I discovered that the kettle wouldn’t fire up. The culprit? A rogue splash from the hose had soaked the igniter. With no choice but to fix it, I took the kettle apart and set up a heater fan to dry it out. This unexpected detour added a couple of hours to the process, leaving the mash sitting in the mashtun longer than ideal.
Once the kettle was back in action, I resumed the transfer, albeit a bit flustered. As you might know, an IPA demands a generous helping of hops throughout the boil, with a significant addition in the whirlpool at the end. In my flustered state, I completely spaced out on adding the hops at the right time and ended up tossing them all in at the end of the whirlpool. This little hiccup resulted in a unique finish for the beer.
In the world of brewing, these things happen. It’s all part of the journey, and sometimes, happy accidents lead to delightful surprises. That’s why we named this brew Murphy’s Law—because what can go wrong, will go wrong, and sometimes, that’s just what makes it special.
Cheers to happy accidents & embracing the unexpected! 🍻
—Jellyman
