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The Chocolate Dragon 1.0
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Russian Imperial Stout
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5.5 Gallons |
1.084 |
1.022 |
8.83 |
46.93 |
35.68 °L
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770 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.062 |
Efficiency: 63 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.25 |
Primary
Temp: 72 ° F |
Priming Method: DME |
Priming Amount: 4.5 oz |
Creation
Date: 6/13/2017 8:51 AM |
Notes: Brewed on 6/17/2017 at Hanover Cottage
OG 1.084
Fermentation started 4 hours after pitching. Gassing was vigorous until 6/21 when it slowed, 6/22 to 1 bubble every 40 seconds. Looks like progress.
* I tried a new way of Batch Sparging. Here are the steps.
Prepare mash with water at 170 into mash tun. When water and grains settle the mash temp stayed a steady 153F for 60 minutes. Stirred once.
Drew off several quarts of water slowly and stopped with the wort in the clear tubing was running a bit clearer like cider = grain bed created.
Then drain wort into the brew kettle.
Volume in the kettle should be half the amount of boil water
Repeat the process of heating sparge water let sit 10 minutes then remove several quarts returning the wort back to the mash tun by trickling down the inside of the container being careful not to disturb or cause channelization. Do this until the wort runs clearer. Then open the valve and drain very very slowly the rest of the 3.75 gallons into the brew kettle.
Net net you should only use in the first and second running 3.75 gallons each time if boil volume was to be 7.5 gallons.
I had a stuck sparge and could not get all the wort into the brew kettle which resulted in my efficiency to be much lower than normal.
I would like to blame it on flaked corn and flaked oats that were part of the grain bill but really its more than likely the amount of grains 21 lbs that made the grain bed so tight it clogged the screen.
** Common problem with this recipe.
I will check gravity 6/24 (Saturday)
Intermediate gravity on this date 1.016 g/ml adjusted
adjusted for temp of 77 abv = 9.58%
Still working tastes of raisin and Dragons Milk
But Cloudy maybe that will clear in secondary
6/28/2017
Checked gravity and found it to be 1.015 adjusted
ABV 9.7%
Smells good I have decided to transfer into secondary on the vanilla, bourbon oak chips, and the coco nibs.
Also added yeast energizer to get the rest of the sugars to ferment a bit drier. However after 12 days ABV did not change so I bottled.
OG 1.084
FG `.015
ABV at bottling 9.7
After bottle aging ABV is projected to be 10% or so
Bottled 42 12oz
4 22 oz
2 1/2 liter
1 Grolsch
Total 5 gallons
On bottle was not full so I drank it.
At this point a heavy vanilla and chocolate and coffee there plus bourbon and the oak comes through. i was afraid of making it too Oaky so I hope that the beer calms down just a hair on the oak notes. Everything else is good.
Two weeks in the bottle and I am thinking it will be ready July 24th
1/2 will go to my contractor
7/16 - Almost one week after bottling the traditional sample bottle was pulled
Carbonation is coming along.
The ABV is spot on and climbing I imagine.
First smell is vanilla, then coffee and coco then bourbon and oak. Tasting at this point the coco comes through and the vanilla. Bourbon Oak dryness at the end with a clean finish.
Testing one bottle at 10% is a bit much for 11:10 in the morning.
This is a beer that will keep well if I can keep my hands off of it.
Another week in the bottle and then I can deliver half the batch to my sister.
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Apricot Pale Ale(sunspot)
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American Pale Ale
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76 Gallons |
14.496 |
3.417 |
6.18 |
37.13 |
8.21 °L
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770 |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 80 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 13.8 |
Efficiency: 80 |
Mash Thickness: 1.25 |
Sugar
Scale: Plato |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 90 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 8/9/2023 6:03 PM |
Notes: increased mash temp to 151.
reduced IBUs due to higher attenuation from horni vs ophsaug. From 37 to 31? Same Schedule just slightly less hops.
reduced total grain bill due to higher brew efficency and Attenuation.
6/23- efficiency was high. reduce grain bill down next time. shoot for 5.8% |
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IRISH STOUT
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American Stout
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2700 Litres |
12.917 |
3.6 |
5 |
42.35 |
33.76 °L
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770 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 2800 Litres |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 12.5 |
Efficiency: 87 |
Mash Thickness: 2.6 |
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: 3/3/2023 2:58 PM |
| Notes: |
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Texas Sun Cream Ale
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American Pale Ale
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5.5 Gallons |
1.047 |
1.009 |
5.07 |
15.74 |
3.31 °L
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770 |
4 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.038 |
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: 5/17/2022 4:44 PM |
| Notes: |
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Randy’s Chocpeanut Butter Stout
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Sweet Stout
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16 Gallons |
1.065 |
1.022 |
5.63 |
35.77 |
40.85 °L
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770 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 18 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.059 |
Efficiency: 74 |
Mash Thickness: 1.45 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 70 ° F |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/18/2022 5:25 PM |
| Notes: |
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Oat Stout
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Oatmeal Stout
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2 Gallons |
1.065 |
1.017 |
6.35 |
38 |
50 °L
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770 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 3.54 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.038 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 70 ° F |
Priming Method: dextrose |
Priming Amount: 5 oz |
Creation
Date: 11/24/2021 6:32 AM |
| Notes: |
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Poor Richard's Ale #1
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American Pale Ale
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12 Gallons |
1.06 |
1.016 |
5.7 |
23.83 |
17.41 °L
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770 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 13 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.055 |
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: 6/28/2019 3:24 PM |
| Notes: |
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1st Gen Traditional Style American Pale Ale AKA "Mr NewSchool"
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American Pale Ale
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5 Gallons |
1.054 |
1.013 |
5.29 |
43.91 |
9.52 °L
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770 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.036 |
Efficiency: 72 |
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: 5/24/2019 12:39 AM |
| Notes: |
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Crowd Pleaser
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English IPA
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10 Litres |
1.042 |
1.008 |
4.42 |
37.51 |
11.37 °L
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770 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 11 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.038 |
Efficiency: 76 |
Mash Thickness: 3 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 9/7/2018 11:45 PM |
| Notes: |
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The 2017 Series - NEIPA
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English IPA
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20 Litres |
1.058 |
1.01 |
6.33 |
69.29 |
4.4 °L
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770 |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 22 Litres |
Boil Time: 30 |
Boil Gravity: 1.053 |
Efficiency: 60 |
Mash Thickness: 3 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 19 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 6/27/2017 9:08 AM |
Notes: Låt den puttra i 3-4 dagar i jäshinken.
häll sen över i fatet och låt jäsa ut i 6-7 dagar.
torrhumla sen i fatet med tryck i 4-5 dagar.
ut med humlepåsen ställ sen in i kylen och låt stå några dagar och kolsyras.
Note 1.
bestämt och dela upp batchen på 2.
8 liter som kommer torrhumlas (halvera humlen).
9 liter som sätts direkt i tappkranen. |
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IPA
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American IPA
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5 Gallons |
1.068 |
1.019 |
6.39 |
77.82 |
7.83 °L
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770 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 6.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.052 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.25 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 20 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/8/2015 12:46 AM |
| Notes: |
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Kevad 2016
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American Pale Ale
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50 Litres |
1.052 |
1.011 |
5.33 |
29.35 |
6.08 °L
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770 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 60 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.043 |
Efficiency: 65 |
Mash Thickness: 3 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 11/6/2016 7:00 AM |
| Notes: |
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Hey, June - APA
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American Pale Ale
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19.5 Litres |
1.05 |
1.009 |
5.38 |
40.62 |
8.33 °L
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770 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 23 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.042 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 3 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 18 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 4/18/2016 7:57 PM |
| Notes: |
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Oatmeal
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Oatmeal Stout
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20 Litres |
1.053 |
1.014 |
5.21 |
37.05 |
42.84 °L
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770 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 26 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.041 |
Efficiency: 65 |
Mash Thickness: 3 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 19 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 2/25/2016 2:29 PM |
| Notes: |
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Left Coast Milk Stout
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Sweet Stout
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5.5 Gallons |
1.057 |
1.017 |
5.26 |
25.67 |
42.6 °L
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770 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.042 |
Efficiency: 35 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
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: 11/18/2015 5:47 PM |
| Notes: |
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Milk Chocolate Minty Goodness (MCMG)
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Sweet Stout
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5 Gallons |
1.062 |
1.024 |
4.96 |
38.68 |
36.43 °L
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770 |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.036 |
Efficiency: 64 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 66 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 10/21/2015 1:21 AM |
| Notes: |
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Easy Red Ale
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Irish Red Ale
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10 Gallons |
1.056 |
1.009 |
6.1 |
25.38 |
13.61 °L
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770 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 12 Gallons |
Boil Time: 80 |
Boil Gravity: 1.047 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 65 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 9/20/2015 8:02 PM |
| Notes: |
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On The Chin
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American Pale Ale
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13 Litres |
1.061 |
1.012 |
6.5 |
55.67 |
9.57 °L
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770 |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 17 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.047 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 3 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 18 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 6/27/2015 5:07 AM |
Notes: No 39
Used Yeast from IPA 38. Washed.
Mash - After 45 mins heated whole lot to about 75. Further mash of 20 minutes.
Actual Gravity 1051.
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All Grain Amb
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American Amber Ale
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5.5 Gallons |
1.048 |
1.009 |
5.09 |
41.62 |
14.64 °L
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770 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.035 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 3/1/2015 6:40 PM |
| Notes: |
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Oatmeal Stout
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American Stout
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5.5 Gallons |
1.05 |
1.014 |
4.84 |
32.08 |
34.66 °L
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770 |
0 |
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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: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 70 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 2/27/2015 6:15 PM |
| Notes: |
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