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Best Bitter
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Best Bitter
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10 Litres |
1.047 |
1.014 |
4.44 |
25.91 |
9.28 °L
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88 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 13.02 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.041 |
Efficiency: 72 |
Mash Thickness: 3.1 |
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: 8/30/2025 12:11 PM |
| Notes: |
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1971 Bishops Finger - Kentish Ale
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Strong Bitter
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25 Litres |
1.056 |
1.013 |
5.67 |
43.03 |
10.42 °L
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88 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 31.1 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.045 |
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: 1/17/2026 2:37 AM |
Notes: * Making invert sugar with candy thermometer. *
You need to boil at 125-135C for about 30 mins to cleave the sucrose into glucose and fructose. Also used tiny amount of calcium hydroxide dissolved in water.
This turns the mixture from slightly acidic to alkali and instantly you get a colour change and some wonderful plum/date, caramel, coffee and even chocolate flavours.
Be careful not to burn it.
see here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25ohU8GfAJk
I used instant polenta (ground corn) instead of flaked corn, same amount by weight
Any malted barley will do, does not need to be Marris Otter, I used Minch Irish Ale malt
Any malted wheat will do
The IBU's should be around 37
Original gravity should be around 1.056
Beer finished 1.013, attenuation 77%, ABV 5.7%
Based on original 1971 recipe from Shepherds Neame, the UK's oldest brewery, named after an ancient signpost guiding pilgrims to Canterbury.
** Note after brewing and tasting: One of the best beers I have made to date and closest to the original. Have no fear about using Beoir yeast from CML, it suits the style perfectly and will leave it clean and let the malts shine without subduing the hops.
Fermentation was started at 18C and then allowed to ascend to 20C after a few days, after which it was crash chilled
I have no idea why other people mentioned esters, i could not detect any from this yeast and reminds me more of WLP028, Scottish ale yeast.
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Coffee Porter
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American Porter
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16.5 Gallons |
1.049 |
1.014 |
4.59 |
38.42 |
18.32 °L
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88 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 21.12 Gallons |
Boil Time: 180 |
Boil Gravity: 1.034 |
Efficiency: 65 |
Mash Thickness: 2 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.75 |
Primary
Temp: 68 ° F |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: 31.57 psi |
Creation
Date: 1/9/2026 11:43 PM |
| Notes: |
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American Stout
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American Stout
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5 Gallons |
1.058 |
1.011 |
6.11 |
48.28 |
33.4 °L
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88 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 6.57 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.044 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 68 ° F |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: 8.09 psi |
Creation
Date: 12/27/2025 3:31 AM |
| Notes: |
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Brian Cox
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British Golden Ale
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15 Litres |
1.048 |
1.01 |
5.09 |
29.39 |
5.27 °L
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88 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 20.81 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.035 |
Efficiency: 75 |
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: 11/15/2025 12:27 AM |
| Notes: |
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Panela Tropical Stout
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Tropical Stout
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5.5 Gallons |
1.069 |
1.016 |
7.02 |
44.94 |
40.52 °L
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88 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.054 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 68 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 11/11/2025 2:35 AM |
| Notes: |
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Adnams BroadsideL
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British Strong Ale
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36 Litres |
1.055 |
1.01 |
6.14 |
40 |
10.38 °L
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88 |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 44.09 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.048 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 4 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.75 |
Primary
Temp: 22 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 11/9/2025 11:11 AM |
| Notes: Was meant to be an Adnams Broadside clone but I had to tweak the special malt and bittering hops very slightly and it turned out to be an Old Crafty Hen clone! |
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Golden Ale
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Blonde Ale
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150 Litres |
1.052 |
1.01 |
5.57 |
19.2 |
6.94 °L
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88 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 175 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.045 |
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: 9/29/2025 3:48 PM |
| Notes: |
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British Brown Ale 09/22/2025
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British Brown Ale
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6.25 Gallons |
1.059 |
1.014 |
5.84 |
20.34 |
18.94 °L
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88 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 6.6 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.056 |
Efficiency: 81 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.75 |
Primary
Temp: 66 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 9/21/2025 8:43 PM |
Notes: Brown Balanced Water Profile
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Chris Rye Pale
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American Pale Ale
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465 Gallons |
1.062 |
1.016 |
6.13 |
13.31 |
12.29 °L
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88 |
0 |
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Author:
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Natalie Iseli-Smith
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| Boil
Size: 465 Gallons |
Boil Time: 75 |
Boil Gravity: 1.062 |
Efficiency: 72 |
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: 9/4/2025 7:33 PM |
| Notes: |
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Pale Ale V2
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American Pale Ale
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12 Gallons |
12.415 |
2.278 |
5.41 |
34.16 |
7.31 °L
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88 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 13.65 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 11 |
Efficiency: 78 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Plato |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 68 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 7/2/2024 1:20 PM |
Notes: Mash PH 5.2-5.6
Kettle PH 5.0-5.2
Sparge PH 5.4 add 5-7 ml 10% phosphoric acid
1 teaspoons CaCl2 (45-50ppm) 5 grams
1 teaspoons gypsum (calcium sulfate) 5 grams
Set kettle boil 81%
Dry Hop 24hrs post crash
1 oz. Biofine 3 ml per gallon 48hrs post crash |
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Autumn Ale (8/25)
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Dark Mild
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5.5 Gallons |
1.036 |
1.006 |
3.92 |
23.34 |
13.64 °L
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88 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 6.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.031 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 68 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 8/25/2025 9:30 PM |
Notes: 100% RO water, mash pH ~ 5.32
Possible flavor additions: ginger and/or cardamom…?.?? |
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Crestwood Brownbird English Porter (13C)
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English Porter
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12 Gallons |
1.049 |
1.013 |
4.67 |
19.9 |
21.78 °L
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88 |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 14.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.041 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.75 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.25 |
Primary
Temp: 66 ° F |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: 4.72 psi |
Creation
Date: 8/4/2025 12:41 PM |
| Notes: This is a collaboration brew with Crestwood Brewing. |
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Figure It Out Ale
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Strong Bitter
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5 Gallons |
1.065 |
1.016 |
6.38 |
37.91 |
13.97 °L
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88 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 6 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.053 |
Efficiency: 73 |
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: 7/28/2025 8:21 PM |
| Notes: |
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IPA Yaaaa
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American IPA
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25 Litres |
1.056 |
1.011 |
5.84 |
54.53 |
6.45 °L
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88 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 30 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.046 |
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: 6/21/2025 12:00 PM |
| Notes: |
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Split It Up Base
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American Amber Ale
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10 Gallons |
1.056 |
1.014 |
5.51 |
0 |
11.38 °L
|
88 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 11.75 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.048 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
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: 6/6/2025 12:33 AM |
| Notes: |
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Pale American Ale
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American Pale Ale
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5.5 Gallons |
1.05 |
1.012 |
5.05 |
34.34 |
5.31 °L
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88 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.037 |
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: 4/4/2025 7:17 PM |
| Notes: |
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Awesome Recipe
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American Pale Ale
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5.5 Gallons |
1.06 |
1.012 |
6.27 |
38.43 |
11.43 °L
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88 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.066 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.75 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 70 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 3/9/2025 6:48 PM |
| Notes: |
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Awesome Recipe
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American IPA
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23 Litres |
1.064 |
1.017 |
6.22 |
72.93 |
4.3 °L
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88 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 28.4 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.052 |
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: 3/3/2025 9:38 PM |
| Notes: |
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Awesome Recipe
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American Porter
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5 Gallons |
1.071 |
1.016 |
7.19 |
0 |
48.88 °L
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88 |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.071 |
Efficiency: 70 |
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: 1/12/2025 8:39 PM |
| Notes: |
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