Creampie & Pivo
Creampie Creampie
Hey Pivo, imagine if you brewed a beer that tastes like a slice of pizza—what ingredients would you throw in? Let's brainstorm and see if we can make it happen.
Pivo Pivo
Alright, let’s get cheesy. First off, a good base malt to give you that warm doughy backdrop—think pale or wheat, maybe a little rye for a bit of spice. Then we hit the tomato part with a tomato puree infusion; keep it low‑fermented so it stays bright, or add some dried tomato flakes for that tang. Oregano and basil are next—sprinkle them in the whirlpool so the aroma is right in the headspace. For the cheese feel, a mild cheddar or mozzarella mash is a secret trick; you can steep it with the grains or do a post‑boil add‑in. Pepperoni? Slice a few thin strips, grill them lightly, then strain the oil and a dash of that into the boil—just enough to hint at that smoky, salty kick. Finish with a hop that’s slightly earthy, like Hallertau or a small dose of Styrian Golding, to balance the sweetness of the tomato. Top it off with a dry, crisp finish so it doesn’t feel heavy—maybe a touch of champagne yeast for a clean finish. That should give you the pizza‑on‑a‑bottle vibe without turning it into a meal. Let’s give it a shot!
Creampie Creampie
Sounds like a pizza‑soda! Let’s tweak it: start with 70% pale malt, 20% wheat, 10% rye for that hint of spice. After a 60‑minute boil, pull out and add a cup of tomato puree—just a splash to keep it bright. In the whirlpool, toss in oregano, basil, and a teaspoon of dried tomato flakes. Right before the boil finishes, throw in a handful of grated cheddar, stir until it melts, then a couple of pepperoni slices sautéed in their own oil—drain and use that oil. For hops, a light Hallertau early hop for aroma, and a dry hop of Styrian Golding at the end for that earthy punch. Use a clean, crisp lager yeast like Saflager or a low‑attenuation champagne yeast for that smooth finish. Chill, bottle, and you’ve got a beer that feels like a pizza in a bottle—ready to fire up the taste buds!
Pivo Pivo
Sounds solid, my friend. I’d just keep an eye on that tomato so it doesn’t turn the whole thing into a soup, and maybe swap the cheddar for a mild mozzarella mash so the melt is smoother. The pepperoni oil will give that salty kick, and that Hallertau aroma will keep it from smelling like a kitchen. Once you hit that dry hop, give the lager yeast a quick kick to push the clean finish—then you’ve got a pizza‑in‑a‑bottle that won’t ruin the next meal. Cheers to your experiment!
Creampie Creampie
Nice tweaks, Pivo—cheese swap and a splash of that pepperoni oil will keep it from becoming a saucy soup. I’m ready to hit the hop and lager kick, then we’ll toast to a pizza‑in‑a‑bottle that’s more party than dinner. Cheers!