Honey Lavander
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Witbier
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40 Litres |
1.048 |
1.008 |
5.3 |
16.59 |
3.78 °L
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27 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 45.98 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.042 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 3.65 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 21 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 7/25/2025 10:59 AM |
Notes: |
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Basic Blonde
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Blonde Ale
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5.5 Gallons |
1.048 |
1.009 |
5.22 |
17.14 |
4.58 °L
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27 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 6.79 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.039 |
Efficiency: 60 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 8/2/2025 7:47 PM |
Notes: |
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Padre's DBP - Mexicali Blues Mexican Lager W/ Jalepeno - V2
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Vienna Lager
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2.75 Gallons |
1.048 |
1.008 |
5.31 |
21.12 |
12.29 °L
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27 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 3.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 75 |
Boil Gravity: 1.041 |
Efficiency: 68 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 52 ° F |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: 10.1 psi |
Creation
Date: 8/2/2025 12:49 PM |
Notes: Recipe Notes
08/04/2025: Trying to get this beer closer to what a Vienna should be... removed half the 60L carapils. Upped the aciduated malt.
08/02/2025: Knocked rice back to 4 oz, added munich dark malt, removed the caramunich. Reduced the Vienna to 2.25... looking to play with the mash temperatures to impact attenuation.
08/02/2025: Removed a few mash steps - staying with 138*F and 152*f. I may add in a mid 140's step and push the 150's toward the middle.
07/06/2025: Pushed the rice to 8 oz and substitured the caramunch 1 for the caramel Munich 60.
To consider
- Review mash schedule
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2/14/2024: 1 jalapeno chopped with seeds. On or before brew day, make a chile tincture by soaking the chopped jalapeño with its seeds in a small amount of vodka. This will extract flavor and heat while the beer ferments.
2/4/2024 - Moving to a step mash for this beer, 122, 147, 168 (may push that higher?). Need to keep the pH as close to 5.3 as possible... between 5.2 and 5.4 is the target. I will follow the same fermentation schedule as the Oktoberfest 2024.
10/29/2023: This is based on the Vienna Lager I did back in 2021. Chosen for the Dead Brewing Project bacause of my current interest in Mexican lagers (basically German Vienna or Munich beers). Mexican influences run through a number of songs in the Grateful Dead repertoire and while Mexicali Blues is but one song, it kinda defines what I want to do with this beer. I'd like a moderate to higher moderate impact by the jalepenos... a bit of bite, but the overall flavor, too.. Just want to dial the base grains in before we go beyond .
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Brewing Notes
Mash
Boil
Fermentation
3/20/2024: This sucker is done! Kegging 3/21 then letting it sit for a bit to lager. Maybe another 2 weeks? Then packaging.
3/19/2024: Added 2 more jalepenos chopped with pith (no seeds) into the fermenter.
3/16/2024: Added 2 jalapenos chopped with pith for heat to the beer. Gravity is 1.008 and I do not expect it to drop further. Starting drop to 40*F... set temp from 52*F to 49*F. Will drop 4 degrees each day until 40. |
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Red Winter IPL
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No Profile Selected |
50 Litres |
1.054 |
1.013 |
5.27 |
67.95 |
13.74 °L
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27 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 57.13 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.048 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 3.65 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 10 ° C |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 8/1/2025 2:21 AM |
Notes: Mash-in: 66°C for 60 minutes (slightly lower mash temp helps reduce unfermentable sugars, making it more fermentable)
Mash-out: 75°C for 10 minutes
Want it more bitter or less sweet? Add more sulfate (gypsum) and reduce crystal malt a bit. Want a fruitier twist? Swap Amarillo for Galaxy or Nelson Sauvin in dry hop
Final Gravity and ABV Target
OG: 1.060 (instead of 1.066)
FG: 1.010–1.012 (use a slightly higher attenuation yeast like W34/70)
ABV: ~5.5–6% (depending on your final FG)
Fermentation: Maintain fermentation temperature at 10–12°C for clean lager character, then lager for 3+ weeks at 0–2°C for a crisp finish.
Whirlpool at ~80°C for 20–30 minutes. Dry hop during cold crash or right before lagering.
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American Amber/Red Ale
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American Amber Ale
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5.5 Gallons |
1.055 |
1.013 |
5.46 |
49.61 |
14.1 °L
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27 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 7.08 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.043 |
Efficiency: 73.7 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 7/31/2025 7:37 PM |
Notes: |
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Kolsch
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Blonde Ale
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218 Gallons |
1.052 |
1.013 |
5.09 |
9.88 |
3.18 °L
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27 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 237 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.048 |
Efficiency: 85 |
Mash Thickness: 1.3 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 7/30/2025 6:45 PM |
Notes: |
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Porter
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American Porter
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5 Gallons |
1.063 |
1.022 |
5.42 |
36.51 |
29.84 °L
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27 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 6.25 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.047 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 7/30/2025 1:30 AM |
Notes: |
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3bbl Homebrew Winner Gose
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Fruit Beer
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115 Gallons |
11.709 |
2.501 |
4.91 |
11.35 |
3.34 °L
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27 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 127 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 11.2 |
Efficiency: 77 |
Mash Thickness: 1.33 |
Sugar
Scale: Plato |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 7/29/2025 4:45 PM |
Notes: |
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Single Fin Clone
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American Pale Ale
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23 Litres |
1.049 |
1.008 |
5.32 |
28.64 |
5.21 °L
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27 |
1 |
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Author:
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Gav Anderson
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Boil
Size: 36 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.038 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 18 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 7/27/2025 7:49 AM |
Notes: |
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VitaminK_Kolsch
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Weissbier
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5 Gallons |
1.049 |
1.011 |
4.97 |
29.69 |
4.06 °L
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27 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 6.52 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.038 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.75 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 72 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 7/25/2025 5:50 PM |
Notes: |
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Sour
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American Pale Ale
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255 Gallons |
1.053 |
1.013 |
5.25 |
0 |
3.47 °L
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27 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 270 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.05 |
Efficiency: 80 |
Mash Thickness: 1.75 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 7/7/2025 5:29 PM |
Notes: |
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SMOKED PORTER
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Classic Style Smoked Beer
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1000 Litres |
1.051 |
1.01 |
5.4 |
37.49 |
30.6 °L
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27 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 1000 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.051 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 3.13 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 7/21/2025 11:19 AM |
Notes: |
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Awesome Recipe
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Dry Mead
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5 Gallons |
1.049 |
1.01 |
5.08 |
0 |
0 °L
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27 |
0 |
|
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Boil
Size: 5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.049 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 7/19/2025 6:04 PM |
Notes: |
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ケルシュ
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Kölsch
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250 Litres |
1.05 |
1.009 |
5.46 |
19.6 |
3.68 °L
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27 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 259.2 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.049 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 3.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.75 |
Primary
Temp: 18 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 7/18/2025 12:19 PM |
Notes: |
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Bad Hombres
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Light American Lager
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17 Gallons |
1.05 |
1.01 |
5.24 |
21.4 |
3.49 °L
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27 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 21 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.044 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 59 ° F |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: 8.62 psi |
Creation
Date: 7/15/2025 5:29 PM |
Notes: |
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Coffee Blonde
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Blonde Ale
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19 Litres |
1.05 |
1.009 |
5.26 |
20.53 |
7.02 °L
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27 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 26.87 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.04 |
Efficiency: 60 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 7/14/2025 8:04 PM |
Notes: |
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Nam Stout
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No Profile Selected |
45 Litres |
1.051 |
1.01 |
5.36 |
31.11 |
31.51 °L
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27 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 50 Litres |
Boil Time: 30 |
Boil Gravity: 1.046 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 7/14/2025 8:46 AM |
Notes: |
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Awesome Recipe
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Weizen/Weissbier
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35 Gallons |
1.05 |
1.011 |
5.09 |
17.75 |
6.29 °L
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27 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 35 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.05 |
Efficiency: 50 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 7/11/2025 12:43 AM |
Notes: |
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California Common II
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California Common
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20.8 Litres |
1.049 |
1.009 |
5.2 |
43.89 |
7.69 °L
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27 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 28.4 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.036 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 2.68 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 20 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 7/9/2025 12:32 PM |
Notes: |
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California Common Small Batch
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No Profile Selected |
3 Gallons |
1.055 |
1.018 |
4.89 |
50.26 |
16.41 °L
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27 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.034 |
Efficiency: 65 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 62 ° F |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: 26.08 psi |
Creation
Date: 7/8/2025 2:57 PM |
Notes: |
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