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What Color Is This?
« on: May 06, 2020, 12:27:12 pm »
We honestly don't know, so seeking professional help!
What color is this German Lager, using the Richter Scale (SRM)? We were shooting for an Amber.
Here is the grain bill:
22 lbs Bohemian Pils
1 lb Cara Munich
1/2 lb Cara Red
10 gallon batch




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Re: What Color Is This?
« Reply #1 on: May 06, 2020, 12:35:59 pm »
It's nearly impossible to tell from a photo unless your camera and our screens are color calibrated and the lighting is just right.
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Re: What Color Is This?
« Reply #2 on: May 06, 2020, 01:02:03 pm »
We honestly don't know, so seeking professional help!
What color is this German Lager, using the Richter Scale (SRM)? We were shooting for an Amber.
Here is the grain bill:
22 lbs Bohemian Pils
1 lb Cara Munich
1/2 lb Cara Red
10 gallon batch





That’s a beautiful glass is beer!  I would guess it to be about an 7-8 SRM.  However, without knowing the exact color of each ingredient, it would be impossible to even guess with any degree of accuracy.  And, like denny said, camera, screen resolution all come into play.
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Re: What Color Is This?
« Reply #3 on: May 06, 2020, 01:48:42 pm »
I try to be descriptive with color, so to me that is a light copper or perhaps burnished gold.  But what color is it in that glass in person in the shade on your patio, I have no certainty.  I can say it is a delightfully clear beer with nice head.  I could say more, if I could taste it!  Cheers.
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Re: What Color Is This?
« Reply #4 on: May 06, 2020, 01:56:41 pm »
Based on the photos, which are very accurate for the color, what is the SRM number?

#9 (Pale Amber)
or
#8 (Deep Gold)

Or...none of the above!


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Re: What Color Is This?
« Reply #5 on: May 06, 2020, 02:03:53 pm »
Based on the photos, which are very accurate for the color, what is the SRM number?

#9 (Pale Amber)
or
#8 (Deep Gold)

Or...none of the above!

Who knows?  How long is a piece of string?   :)
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Re: What Color Is This?
« Reply #7 on: May 06, 2020, 02:23:18 pm »
What did the bel air lab tech say?
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Re: What Color Is This?
« Reply #8 on: May 06, 2020, 02:29:57 pm »
Based on the photos, which are very accurate for the color, what is the SRM number?

#9 (Pale Amber)
or
#8 (Deep Gold)

Or...none of the above!

Who knows?  How long is a piece of string?   :)
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Re: What Color Is This?
« Reply #9 on: May 06, 2020, 02:34:43 pm »
What did the bel air lab tech say?

Suzy Q. (Asian Persuasion) has not returned the lab results. A bit disappointed as she is usually very prompt. Hence we are seeking the expert advice from the regulars on this forum (and you know who you are).

Yes, we looked at the SRM chart also. But Suzy has a good eye for color, as long as it’s outside of the market, which was recently shut down...dang it!

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Re: What Color Is This?
« Reply #10 on: May 06, 2020, 02:36:17 pm »
Wait...results just back in now, SARS-Cv-2 Yellow. Now need to correlate that with the SRM chart.

Suzy tried to tell me “Wuhan Gold”, but told her that would not fly at Bel Air Brewing.

She said the other option for classification was “Gaijin Gold”.
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Re: What Color Is This?
« Reply #11 on: May 06, 2020, 03:21:58 pm »
To me it looks too dark. 


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Re: What Color Is This?
« Reply #12 on: May 06, 2020, 03:50:32 pm »
Doesn’t look Amber to me. Why does it matter if you weren’t going for a particular style? Do you have a software estimate? Looks like 6-7 Srm to me.

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Re: What Color Is This?
« Reply #13 on: May 06, 2020, 03:53:41 pm »
I'd give it about an 8.
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Re: What Color Is This?
« Reply #14 on: May 06, 2020, 04:01:14 pm »
Based on the photos, which are very accurate for the color, what is the SRM number?

#9 (Pale Amber)
or
#8 (Deep Gold)

Or...none of the above!

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