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Mexican Lager MB Kit
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International Pale Lager
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4.8 Gallons |
1.048 |
1.011 |
4.76 |
20.58 |
3.82 °L
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162 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 6.38 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.036 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 55 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 10/5/2024 10:33 PM |
| Notes: Ferment at 10psi |
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それはナシ
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Fruit Beer
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280 Litres |
1.051 |
1.005 |
5.98 |
9.76 |
3.46 °L
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162 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 300 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.047 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 3.65 |
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: 8/3/2025 3:14 AM |
| Notes: |
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Craisin Saison W/ MI Honey
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Saison
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5.5 Gallons |
1.058 |
1.008 |
6.56 |
22.73 |
13.3 °L
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162 |
0 |
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Author:
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Magic Hand Social Club
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| Boil
Size: 7 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.046 |
Efficiency: 63 |
Mash Thickness: 1.26 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 75 ° F |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: 11.17 psi |
Creation
Date: 5/21/2025 4:38 AM |
| Notes: |
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Teutatis
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Braggot
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25 Litres |
1.069 |
1.008 |
8.01 |
41.5 |
8.4 °L
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162 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 28 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.062 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 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: 5/20/2025 8:43 PM |
| Notes: |
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Dipsea IPA
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American IPA
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515 Gallons |
1.057 |
1.008 |
6.54 |
18.83 |
4.18 °L
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162 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 533 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.055 |
Efficiency: 84 |
Mash Thickness: 1.3 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 95 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 4/28/2025 9:40 PM |
| Notes: |
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Kolsch
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Kölsch
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10.5 Gallons |
1.05 |
1.012 |
5 |
18.94 |
3.55 °L
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162 |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 12.49 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.042 |
Efficiency: 80 |
Mash Thickness: 1.75 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: 10.62 psi |
Creation
Date: 3/31/2025 5:54 PM |
Notes: Ferment between 68 to 72 degrees at 1 bar (15psi) using a spunding valve.
Amount of Gelatin for 5 Gallons
Typical dosage: 1 teaspoon of unflavored gelatin (e.g., Knox brand) per 5 gallons of beer is a common and effective amount. This translates to roughly 2.5–3 grams if you're measuring by weight.
For your 5-gallon Kölsch, 1 teaspoon should suffice, though you can adjust slightly (e.g., 1.5 teaspoons) if your beer is particularly hazy and you want extra clarification.
Process
Sanitize Equipment: Before starting, sanitize anything that will touch the beer (e.g., measuring spoon, small bowl, whisk or fork, and any funnel or syringe you might use to add the gelatin to the keg).
Prepare the Gelatin:
Measure 1 teaspoon of unflavored gelatin into a small, clean bowl or cup.
Add about 1/4 cup (60 mL) of cold water (ideally distilled or pre-boiled and cooled) to the gelatin. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes to "bloom" (it will absorb water and swell).
Heat the Mixture:
Gently heat the bloomed gelatin mixture to dissolve it. You can do this by:
Microwaving it in short bursts (5–10 seconds at a time) until it reaches about 150°F (65°C). Stir between bursts to ensure it dissolves fully. Do not boil—boiling (above 170°F/77°C) can reduce gelatin's effectiveness.
Alternatively, heat it on the stovetop in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring until fully dissolved.
The result should be a clear, smooth liquid with no granules remaining.
Cool Slightly: Let the dissolved gelatin cool to around 80–100°F (27–38°C) so it’s not too hot when added to your cold beer (to avoid thermal shock or off-flavors).
Add to the Keg:
Since your Kölsch is already kegged and chilled to 32°F, open the keg lid carefully (release any pressure first) and pour the gelatin solution directly into the beer. If you’re worried about contamination, you can use a sanitized syringe or funnel to inject it through the liquid port instead.
Gently swirl or rock the keg to mix the gelatin evenly, but avoid excessive agitation since the beer isn’t carbonated yet.
Seal and Wait:
Reseal the keg and let it sit at 32°F for 2–7 days. The gelatin will bind to yeast, proteins, and haze-causing particles, pulling them to the bottom of the keg as sediment. For a Kölsch, 48–72 hours is often enough, but longer (up to a week) can yield even clearer results.
Force Carbonate:
After the settling period, proceed with force carbonation. Use your preferred method (e.g., 10–12 PSI at 32°F for about 7–10 days for a Kölsch, or a faster burst-carbonation approach). The sediment should stay at the bottom during this process.
When you draw the first few pours, they might contain some sediment—discard these until the beer runs clear.
Tips
Temperature: 32°F is ideal for gelatin to work efficiently, as cold temperatures enhance flocculation.
Timing: Adding gelatin post-kegging but pre-carbonation, as you’re doing, is a great approach—it minimizes disturbance of the sediment later.
Clarity: Kölsch is traditionally bright but not crystal-clear like a Pilsner, so don’t overdo the finings if you want to preserve its slight natural haze.
That’s it! Your Kölsch should be noticeably clearer after this process, with a clean, crisp presentation. Let me know if you’ve got questions about tweaking it further!
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Die Ziege!
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Helles Bock
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5.5 Gallons |
1.07 |
1.016 |
7.06 |
31.59 |
3.87 °L
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162 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.06 |
Efficiency: 77 |
Mash Thickness: 1.25 |
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: 1/28/2025 1:50 AM |
Notes: Brewed 02/16/25. Mash in with Boulder city 1.25 L/lb. 10' rest at 130 F, raise to 144 F, rest 15'. Remove decoction, hold 150 F 10', boil 20', return to main mash. Adjust main mash to 160 F, hold 15'. Remove decoction, hold 160 F 5', boil 20', return to main mash. Final mash temp 165 F. Collect 26 L run off, boil 70', cool to 58 F and pitch slurry from 2.5 L starter. Gravity 1.070. Fermentation started quickly for a lager (within 12 hours).
03/03/25. Racked to keg, even though active fermentation still evident (needed fermentor for something else). Gravity 1.020. Started fresh yeast from wort saved from batch.
03/04/25. Pitched fresh yeast into keg. Temp 53 F. CO2 evolution observed.
03/15/25. Moved keg to 65 F for diacetyl rest.
03/17/25. Samples keg, gravity 1.017. CO2 generation still occurring.
03/19/25. Moved keg to garage to begin cooling process. |
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Czech Out This Pils
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Czech Premium Pale Lager
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55 Litres |
1.048 |
1.01 |
5.04 |
35.12 |
2.97 °L
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162 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 60 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.044 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 3.65 |
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: 1/2/2025 8:58 AM |
| Notes: |
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Munich Helles
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Munich Helles
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193.75 Gallons |
1.034 |
1.009 |
3.39 |
0 |
3.84 °L
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162 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 217 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.031 |
Efficiency: 82 |
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: 12/10/2024 12:11 AM |
| Notes: |
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Winter Festbier
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International Pale Lager
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5.5 Gallons |
1.058 |
1.01 |
6.28 |
39.87 |
5.65 °L
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162 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.042 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 2.0 |
Primary
Temp: 65 ° F |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: 6.76 psi |
Creation
Date: 11/28/2024 6:29 PM |
| Notes: |
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Boat Show
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American IPA
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465 Gallons |
1.059 |
1.006 |
6.94 |
0 |
5.21 °L
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162 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 465 Gallons |
Boil Time: 75 |
Boil Gravity: 1.059 |
Efficiency: 71 |
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: 12/21/2022 7:54 PM |
| Notes: |
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American Wheat
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American Wheat Beer
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105 Gallons |
1.062 |
1.012 |
6.55 |
28.63 |
5.09 °L
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162 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 102.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.064 |
Efficiency: 70 |
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: 8/26/2024 5:18 PM |
| Notes: |
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Saison
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Saison
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5.5 Gallons |
1.076 |
1.016 |
7.87 |
24.61 |
5.27 °L
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162 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.056 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.75 |
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: 8/17/2024 6:02 PM |
| Notes: |
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Awesome Recipe
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Cream Ale
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35 Litres |
11.083 |
2.282 |
4.68 |
16.61 |
2.98 °L
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162 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 41.5 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 9.6 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Plato |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.5 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: 0.72 bar |
Creation
Date: 7/23/2024 11:51 PM |
| Notes: |
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Copper Falls Lager
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International Amber Lager
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5 Gallons |
12.394 |
3.03 |
5.01 |
10.67 |
7.83 °L
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162 |
0 |
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Author:
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| Boil
Size: 6.58 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 9.5 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 1.25 |
Sugar
Scale: Plato |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: dextrose |
Priming Amount: 5.5 oz |
Creation
Date: 6/25/2024 5:07 PM |
Notes: Post-Brew (Day 0): start ferment at 50 deg F
Day 7: set to 55 deg F
Day 14: set to 60 deg F
Day 21: Dry Hop
Day 28: Bottle - condition at 65-68 deg F for 2 weeks
Day 42: move bottles to fridge - lager at 35-40 deg F for 2 months |
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Dlayd 2
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Saison
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26 Litres |
1.041 |
1.004 |
4.9 |
15.46 |
3.25 °L
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162 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 32.18 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.033 |
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: 5/8/2024 10:54 PM |
| Notes: |
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Clone HN
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International Pale Lager
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30 Litres |
1.036 |
1.008 |
3.68 |
14.1 |
3.15 °L
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162 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 35 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.036 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 14 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 2/2/2024 3:13 AM |
| Notes: |
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Pumpkin Ale
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Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer
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10 Litres |
1.058 |
1.011 |
6.14 |
13.1 |
10.65 °L
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162 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 15.73 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.037 |
Efficiency: 60 |
Mash Thickness: 3.65 |
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: 1/15/2024 11:24 AM |
| Notes: |
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Aussie Lager 2.0
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International Pale Lager
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26 Litres |
1.051 |
1.007 |
5.72 |
24.17 |
5.11 °L
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162 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 28 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.047 |
Efficiency: 80 |
Mash Thickness: 3.13 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.5 |
Primary
Temp: 12 ° C |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 10/26/2023 1:00 PM |
| Notes: |
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Oktorzen
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Märzen
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9 Litres |
1.061 |
1.015 |
5.97 |
19.9 |
6.94 °L
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162 |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 12 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.056 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 4 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.5 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 10/12/2023 5:26 AM |
Notes: 1,5 ml. Acido Fosfórico
Ph Mash. 5,25
Inicio Mash 50ºC
55ºC --> 5 min
60ºC --> 5 min
65ºC -- 50 min
[Subidas y bajadas de temperatura entre 60º y 69ºC al principio]
Subida progresiva de temp. durante el Mash
Mash out 78ºC
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