DIY El Dorado American Lager V3
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American Lager
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5.7 Gallons |
1.054 |
1.012 |
5.44 |
20.13 |
3.44 °L
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1.6K |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 6.8 Gallons |
Boil Time: 75 |
Boil Gravity: 1.05 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 1.75 |
Primary
Temp: 50 ° F |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: 11.24 psi |
Creation
Date: 10/15/2022 8:25 AM |
Notes: Award winner:
1st place Bluegrass Homebrew Competition (2023) in the Standard American Beer category, 2nd place BOS
https://bluegrasscup.brewcomp.com/
2nd place Midwinter Homebrew Competition (2023) in Pale Lager
category.
https://midwinterhbc.com/competition/
1st place America's Finest City (QUAFF) in the Standard American Beer category
https://quaff.org/AFC-2023/index.php?msg=5
1st place War of the Worts (2023) in the Light Lager category
http://www.keystonehops.com/waroftheworts2023/
2nd place KCBM (2023) in the Light Lager category
https://kcbmcomp.com/?mibextid=Zxz2cZ
1st place IBU Open (2023) Pale American Beer category
https://ibuopen.brewcompetition.com/
1st place Bluebonnet Brew-Off (2023) in the Pale Lager category
https://bcoem.bluebonnetbrewoff.org/
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1 mL LA at end of boil.
Hops loose in kettle.
Chill immediately at end of 60 min boil.
Allow to sit covered x 1 hr prior to draining to FV
Ferment at 50F x 7 days, then raise 2-3 F every 1-2 days until 64F or terminal gravity. Once SG has stabilized, cold crash x 7 days adding gelatin on day 4. Biofine 5 mL in the keg. |
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Belgian Blonde Bomber
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Belgian Specialty Ale
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2.75 Gallons |
1.084 |
1.013 |
9.37 |
36.53 |
4.18 °L
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1.6K |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 3.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.066 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 68 ° F |
Priming Method: Orange blossom honey |
Priming Amount: 2.3 oz |
Creation
Date: 9/1/2014 1:45 AM |
Notes: Primary fermentation for 2 days at 72F. 10 days at 68F. 2 days at 72F then check SG. If acceptable, rack to 2ndary.
Leave in 2ndary for 10 days at 68F. Drop temp to 55F for 2 days. Bottle/Keg.
Subtle citrus notes accentuated by the hops - extremely smooth yet a sneaky, potent brew.
This was a batch that I split into two parts to experiment with. |
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Blue Moon Clone (Nilo #12 Modified)
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American Pale Ale
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6 Gallons |
1.053 |
1.013 |
5.23 |
14.33 |
5.1 °L
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1.6K |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.043 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 2 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.5 |
Primary
Temp: 68 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/19/2015 4:27 AM |
Notes: |
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NixonBrew - Amaretto Porter
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Brown Porter
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5.5 Gallons |
1.05 |
1.009 |
5.26 |
36.9 |
29.63 °L
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1.6K |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.036 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 68 ° F |
Priming Method: Corn sugar and Disoranno Amaretto |
Priming Amount: See Below |
Creation
Date: 2/8/2015 5:56 AM |
Notes: Use the booze for bottling. 750 ml disoranno. 1 oz corn sugar. This is equivalent to about 3.8 oz corn sugar because the Disoranno has 3 grams of sugar per oz. So a 750 ml bottle has just under 3 oz of fermentable sugar.
I boiled the corn sugar in some water and then Dumped that in the bottling bucket. Then just dumped the disoranno in because its already sterile.
The disoranno brings the abv up to about 5.6%
Had a cask aged almond stout at Helms Brewery in San Diego. Thats where I got the idea
Update: its a little over carbed. Omit the 1 oz corn sugar |
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Firestone Walker - Double Jack Clone
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Imperial IPA
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5.5 Gallons |
1.088 |
1.021 |
8.79 |
159.06 |
10.42 °L
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1.6K |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.065 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.25 |
Primary
Temp: 65 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 4/14/2015 7:17 PM |
Notes: |
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Verdant Light Bulb
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American Pale Ale
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20 Litres |
1.047 |
1.009 |
4.94 |
15.96 |
4.94 °L
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1.6K |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 27.23 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.04 |
Efficiency: 67 |
Mash Thickness: 2.75 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 18 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 10/12/2020 10:09 AM |
Notes: adjusted flaked oats to 50% in the software 750g from 1500g as it includes husks.
14.7 mash water
19.5 sparge |
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Pine IPA
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American IPA
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5.5 Gallons |
1.068 |
1.019 |
6.44 |
62.22 |
13.52 °L
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1.6K |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 75 |
Boil Gravity: 1.09 |
Efficiency: 35 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/30/2016 8:38 PM |
Notes: Goals- utilize hops differently- first wort, get half of ibus from flavor/aroma, piney
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Vanilla Bourbon Milk Stout
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Sweet Stout
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23 Litres |
1.069 |
1.023 |
6.16 |
42.53 |
45.4 °L
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1.6K |
1 |
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Boil
Size: 28 Litres |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.057 |
Efficiency: 73 |
Mash Thickness: 3 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 2/15/2020 1:07 AM |
Notes: During primary fermentation, split 2-3 fresh vanilla pods add into a glass jar with bourbon oak chips, add 50-100ml bourbon. Ensure glass jar has air tight lid.
After fermentation has finished, move into secondary fermenter. Drain bourbon - retaining vanilla beans & oak chips. Put chips & beans into hop bag, place in secondary fermenter for 5-7 days.
Optional: When kegging, split another 1-3 vanilla pods and add to keg.
Keg condition for 7-10 days before serving. |
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Blueberry Sage Sour
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Berliner Weisse
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6 Gallons |
1.06 |
1.011 |
6.35 |
0 |
3.71 °L
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1.6K |
1 |
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Author:
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Boil
Size: 7 Gallons |
Boil Time: 30 |
Boil Gravity: 1.051 |
Efficiency: 72 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 66 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 7/28/2016 2:47 PM |
Notes: |
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Aqua Regia 2
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American IPA
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6.5 Gallons |
1.069 |
1.021 |
6.25 |
116.87 |
9.58 °L
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1.6K |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 8 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.056 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.0 |
Primary
Temp: 68 ° F |
Priming Method: Corn sugar |
Priming Amount: 3 oz for 21 days |
Creation
Date: 12/23/2012 2:37 AM |
Notes: 0 min boil Hop = Post Boil Swirl Hops.
Mash at 150F. Kill the flame after the 90 min boil and Add the 0 min hops, swirl, cover and let sit for 60 minutes. After 60 min, drop the temp quickly, pitch and ferment at 66F for the first two days, then raise 4 degrees over the next two days to 70F and let sit for a total of 14-17 days. Cold crash to 37F before racking to secondary, then let the beer warm back up to pitching temperature before dry hopping. I like to rack to a layer of CO2 covered hops (in this case, sack full of whole hops) in secondary. Add the corn sugar to a cup of water and boil for 5 minutes, chill and pitch when ready to bottle. Bottle at 70F. |
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ANZAC BISCUIT (04)
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American Amber Ale
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42 Litres |
1.054 |
1.012 |
5.51 |
20.92 |
8.44 °L
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1.6K |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 48.18 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.041 |
Efficiency: 69 |
Mash Thickness: 3.65 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 18 ° C |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 10/2/2017 10:52 AM |
Notes:
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Honey Wheat Ale
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Belgian Blond Ale
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5.5 Gallons |
1.066 |
1.011 |
7.27 |
14.27 |
6.56 °L
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1.6K |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.121 |
Efficiency: 35 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 72 ° F |
Priming Method: Powdered Honey |
Priming Amount: 1/4 tsp per bottle |
Creation
Date: 10/10/2017 4:19 AM |
Notes: The recipe is brewed to match the specs of a Belgian Blonde ale, in color, bitterness (or lack thereof), and strength.
However, instead of Belgian candy sugar, we use locally harvested honey for more intricate sub-flavors.
In addition, where a Belgian would simply use light traditional malts, this utilizes Wheat for a rich mouthfeel and good head retention, alongside some honey and caramel malts to underscore the flavor of the honey.
The hops are still light, but rather than using a European hops as a Belgian would, we use Amarillo, a West coast hops, which gives a complementary citrus accent to the honey flavor. Then, after transferring to a secondary, we dry hop an ounce of Citra for a nice floral and citrus aroma.
So, while this goes down easily and feels light and refreshing, yet powerful, just as a Belgian Blonde would, this beer imparts a more complex citrus and honey palette of flavors. Give it a try! |
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Tormenta Tropicana
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American IPA
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100 Litres |
1.047 |
1.008 |
5 |
82.59 |
5.43 °L
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1.6K |
2 |
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Boil
Size: 107 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.043 |
Efficiency: 80 |
Mash Thickness: 3 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.75 |
Primary
Temp: 19 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 3/2/2018 9:43 AM |
Notes: Dry hops added towards end of primary 2-3 points from expected FG.
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Andy142 Vienna Cream Ale
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Cream Ale
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20 Gallons |
1.069 |
1.016 |
6.88 |
12.93 |
8.01 °L
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1.6K |
1 |
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Boil
Size: 22 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.064 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.0 |
Primary
Temp: 72 ° F |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 5/31/2019 10:59 AM |
Notes: |
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BDSA Chimay Blue Clone
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Belgian Dark Strong Ale
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24 Litres |
1.076 |
1.007 |
9.08 |
32.64 |
32.42 °L
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1.6K |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 25 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.061 |
Efficiency: 68 |
Mash Thickness: 1 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 20 ° C |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 9/2/2018 8:37 PM |
Notes: |
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Altstadt Alt Bier
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Altbier
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20.1 Litres |
1.049 |
1.011 |
4.91 |
54.02 |
10.05 °L
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1.6K |
1 |
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Author:
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Boil
Size: 28.4 Litres |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.034 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 13 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 8/6/2017 3:54 PM |
Notes: |
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Ginger Beer
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Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer
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290 Litres |
1.042 |
1.007 |
4.62 |
7.72 |
2.33 °L
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1.6K |
1 |
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Boil
Size: 305 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.04 |
Efficiency: 82 |
Mash Thickness: 3.1 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.5 |
Primary
Temp: 20 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 3/9/2018 6:20 AM |
Notes: |
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JZ Fruh
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Kölsch
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5.5 Gallons |
1.051 |
1.012 |
5.16 |
23.24 |
3.43 °L
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1.6K |
1 |
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Author:
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Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.037 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.75 |
Primary
Temp: 60 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 4/17/2016 4:13 PM |
Notes: |
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Sturm Und Drang
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Kölsch
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25 Litres |
1.045 |
1.01 |
4.56 |
29.16 |
4.99 °L
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1.6K |
2 |
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Boil
Size: 33 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.034 |
Efficiency: 55 |
Mash Thickness: 2 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.75 |
Primary
Temp: 15 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 8/27/2015 5:25 PM |
Notes: |
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Fisher's Larger 2
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Vienna Lager
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5.5 Gallons |
1.05 |
1.013 |
4.89 |
20.11 |
11.56 °L
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1.6K |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: N/A |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 50 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 3/26/2013 12:03 PM |
Notes: |
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