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Corona19 Had Enough Probably NOT Ale Ver.2
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Cream Ale
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5 Gallons |
1.051 |
1.011 |
5.17 |
17.28 |
4.35 °L
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698 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 6 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.042 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: dextrose |
Priming Amount: 4.75 oz |
Creation
Date: 4/4/2020 4:12 PM |
Notes: Version 2 --Tired of hearing about COVID-19 virus Probably NOT because its gone, the beer that is, not the virus . Still in lock-down CA.
shift over to all grain --edited style to be Cream Ale, went with Flaked Rice and Crystal malty 10-15L to lighten it up.
A Corona with Flavor!! Light and easy drinking on a hot day.
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Apple Cider Mead
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Cyser (Apple Melomel)
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0.75 Gallons |
1.081 |
1.004 |
10.15 |
0 |
6.21 °L
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698 |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 0.75 Gallons |
Boil Time: N/A |
Boil Gravity: 1.081 |
Efficiency: 80 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 63 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 4/23/2023 6:28 AM |
| Notes: |
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Festbier - Brew It Bru
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Festbier
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22 Litres |
1.054 |
1.008 |
6.06 |
20.18 |
5.96 °L
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698 |
5 |
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| Boil
Size: 25.5 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.048 |
Efficiency: 76 |
Mash Thickness: 3.2 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: 0.69 bar |
Creation
Date: 9/15/2022 10:23 AM |
| Notes: |
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Oktoberfest
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Märzen
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22 Gallons |
1.061 |
1.014 |
6.16 |
20.54 |
11.73 °L
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698 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 26 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.051 |
Efficiency: 65 |
Mash Thickness: 1.75 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.75 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 8/23/2022 6:33 PM |
| Notes: |
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Mango Cider Spring '22
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Cyser (Apple Melomel)
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5 Gallons |
1.088 |
1 |
11.6 |
0 |
7.44 °L
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698 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 5 Gallons |
Boil Time: N/A |
Boil Gravity: 1.088 |
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: 4/27/2022 5:09 PM |
Notes: OG 1.075
Added 5 lbs mango chunks after 2 days
Racked to secondary, aged 14 weeks.
Back sweetened with 12oz wildflower honey and one can apple juice concentrate. Half a bottle of mango flavor.
Next time will use a better quality apple concentrate and better mango flavor brand |
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Little Red Lager
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International Amber Lager
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11 Gallons |
1.057 |
1.015 |
5.47 |
12.01 |
12.07 °L
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698 |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 12 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.052 |
Efficiency: 80 |
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: 14.15 psi |
Creation
Date: 1/25/2022 6:54 PM |
| Notes: |
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Hopped Henley's Cider
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Fruit Cider
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5 Gallons |
1.046 |
1.01 |
4.81 |
0 |
6.21 °L
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698 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 5.04 Gallons |
Boil Time: N/A |
Boil Gravity: 1.046 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 2.5 |
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: 11/2/2021 6:52 PM |
Notes: 10/30/2021:
- 5 gallons apple cider from Henley's (presumably raw, Jonagold)
- Heat to 95F
- Add 1oz Citra hops pellets
- Add 1tsp Hornindal Kveik
- Stir, pour into fermenter
- Bottle when fermentation is complete
I'm hoping kveik will outpace any spoilage agents in the raw cider, and maybe the hops will help, even though they're not boiled. I considered a boiled hop tea instead of straight pellets, but I didn't want too much bitterness.
Slow bubbles at 4h, steady bubbles at 10h. Slowed down again 72h, but still going.
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Turned out great. Very cloudy, but tart, earthy and fizzy.
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If was doing it again, I might brew a hop tea in a little side pot while the juice is heating up. |
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Pina Colada Gose 10 BBL
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Fruit Lambic
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310 Gallons |
1.081 |
1.037 |
5.73 |
9.74 |
4.49 °L
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698 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 312 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.08 |
Efficiency: 80 |
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: 11/4/2020 3:35 AM |
Notes: Aged in a American Oak Coconut Rum Barrel.
Flavor profile of Woody, Caramel, Vanilla, Cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Lightest Char I can find on the barrel. Do not want color, just flavor of the coconut rum.
Kettle Sour over the weekend
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Peach Tea Mead
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Other Fruit Melomel
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5.5 Gallons |
1.062 |
1.002 |
7.75 |
0 |
3.37 °L
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698 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: N/A |
Boil Gravity: 1.113 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.0 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: -12 psi |
Creation
Date: 7/20/2020 11:18 PM |
| Notes: |
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Summer Nights Grapefruit Pale Ale
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International Pale Lager
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17.5 Gallons |
1.051 |
1.009 |
5.51 |
39.93 |
8.93 °L
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698 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 19 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.047 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.5 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 5/16/2020 12:34 PM |
| Notes: |
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Awesome Recipe
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Belgian Dubbel
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5.5 Gallons |
1.07 |
1.013 |
7.51 |
18.75 |
17.28 °L
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698 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.051 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 60 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/24/2015 4:54 PM |
| Notes: |
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How Did Rapunzel Even Wash That Much Hair?
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Kölsch
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5.5 Gallons |
1.056 |
1.013 |
5.67 |
26.61 |
4.93 °L
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698 |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 7 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.044 |
Efficiency: 83 |
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: 11.04 psi |
Creation
Date: 2/5/2020 7:53 PM |
| Notes: |
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Úri Muri Berliner Weisse
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Berliner Weisse
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21 Litres |
1.041 |
1.008 |
4.37 |
7.13 |
3.47 °L
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698 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 25 Litres |
Boil Time: 15 |
Boil Gravity: 1.036 |
Efficiency: 68 |
Mash Thickness: 3.14 |
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: 1/23/2020 1:30 PM |
| Notes: |
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First Lager- Fast Lagering
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International Pale Lager
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6 Gallons |
1.057 |
1.015 |
5.57 |
24.18 |
3.26 °L
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698 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 8 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.043 |
Efficiency: 80 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.75 |
Primary
Temp: 55 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 7/19/2018 6:41 PM |
Notes: Step 1: Primary Fermentation
Chill wort to pitching temp of 48°-53°F (9°-12°C), pitch adequately sized starter (decanted), set regulator to initial fermentation temp between 50°-55°F (10°-13°C), and leave the beer to ferment until it is at least 50% attenuated. I’ve found the time this takes is dependent on 2 primary factors:
1. Original Gravity: a 1.080 Doppelbock is going to take longer to reach 50% attenuation than a 1.048 Helles.
2. Yeast Type: in my experience, rehydrated dry lager yeasts take 12-36 hours longer to show signs of active fermentation compared to liquid yeasts built up in starters or even slurry harvested from a prior batch.
I originally advised leaving the fermenting beer at primary temp for 5 days assuming folks were checking SG prior to making temp changes. This was a mistake on my part. While it is possible even high OG beers will reach 50% attenuation in this amount of time, I’ve heard from a couple folks who experience differently. As such, here are my new better-safe-than-sorry recommendations:
OG OF WORT YEAST TYPE APPROXIMATE PRIMARY TIME
≤ 1.060 OG Liquid 4-7 days
≤ 1.060 OG Dry 5-8 days
≥ 1.061 Liquid 6-10 days
≥ 1.061 Dry 7-14 days
Another factor worth considering is your preferred primary fermentation temperature, as yeast is going to work a bit faster at 54°F (12°C) compared to 48°F/ (9°C). The original 5 day recommendation will likely hold true for most folks, as it has for me, I just want to emphasize the importance of taking SG measurements prior to making temp changes.
Step 2: The Ramp Up
Once 50% attenuation is reached, remove the probe from the side of the fermentor so it measures ambient temp in the chamber and start bumping the regulator up 5°F every 12 hours until it reaches 65°-68°F (18°-20°C). Allow the beer to remain at this temp until fermentation is complete and the yeast have cleaned-up after themselves, which can take anywhere from 4 to 10 days.
Alternate Option
Keep the temp probe attached to the fermentor and forgo the incremental temperature increases but immediately setting your regulator to 65°-68°F (18°-20°C). While I still prefer the more gentle approach to temp increases, I’ve heard from many people have had great success using this slightly less time-consuming approach.
Step 3: The Ramp Down
When FG is stable and no diacetyl or acetaldehyde is detected in the beer, begin ramping the temp down in 5°-8°F increments every 12 hours or so until it reaches 30°-32°F (-1°-0°C). Allow the beer to remain at this temp for 3-5 days, during which it will begin to drop clear.
Alternate Option 1
Setting the regulator to 30°-32°F (-1°-0°C) without gradually stepping the temp down will shave 2-3 days off of the entire process. Many brewers have done this with positive results, myself included, though I still tend to prefer the original method if only to reduce the amount of airlock fluid that gets sucked into the beer as it crashes.
Alternate Option 2
If super bright beer is something you pine for, as I do, and you’re okay with putting animal products in your beer, as I am, consider adding gelatin once the temp of the beer has reached 50°F (10°C). In my experience, this has significantly decreased the amount of time required for the beer to clear to commercial levels, I usually end up kegging 24-48 hours after adding the gelatin.
Step 4: Packaging & Storage
Once the beer is clear, it’s ready to be packaged, the process of which is obviously different depending on whether one uses kegs or bottles. Yes, bottle conditioning is absolutely possible with this method.
For Those Who Keg…
Simply transfer the cold and clear beer to your keg, place it in your keezer on gas, and leave it for 3+ days before enjoying! Using my typical kegging/carbonation method in conjunction with gelatin, I’ve found the beer is usually ready for consumption after about 5 days of “lagering” in my keezer, while others swear their beers peak after 2 weeks or so of cold storage. This is likely an issue of subjective preference mixed with a sprinkle of confirmation bias, but regardless, do what you works best for you! |
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Belgian Strong Dark
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Belgian Dark Strong Ale
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11 Gallons |
1.076 |
1.014 |
8.17 |
38.59 |
13.69 °L
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698 |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 13.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.062 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.25 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.5 |
Primary
Temp: 68 ° F |
Priming Method: forced carbonation |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 12/4/2017 4:51 PM |
Notes: - 12ml lactic acid added to strike water
- Dissolve sugar in kettle during sparge, stir to avoid burning.
- pitch (onto yeast cake) at 68F, ferment at 68 for 48 hours. Let free rise to 80F (no more than +3F per day) |
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Iowa Mead
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Semi-Sweet Mead
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1 Gallons |
1.105 |
1.001 |
13.61 |
0 |
4.5 °L
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698 |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 1 Gallons |
Boil Time: N/A |
Boil Gravity: 1.105 |
Efficiency: 95 |
Mash Thickness: 1.45 |
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: 11/28/2017 2:29 PM |
| Notes: |
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Apple Pie Ale
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Fruit Beer
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5 Gallons |
1.057 |
1.012 |
5.87 |
23.23 |
21.3 °L
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698 |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 7 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.041 |
Efficiency: 55 |
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: 10/16/2017 2:20 PM |
Notes: Soak in 1/2 cup of bourbon for a couple of days:
--peels of 4 large apples
-- 1 cinnamon stick
-- 1 tsp. cassia chips
-- 2 cloves
-- 1/2 vanilla bean |
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Burning Ankles Summer Ale
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Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer
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16 Litres |
1.053 |
1.013 |
5.24 |
30.7 |
3.7 °L
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698 |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 17.5 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.048 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 3 |
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: 5/28/2017 1:41 PM |
| Notes: |
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Vienna - Partial
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American Light Lager
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38 Litres |
1.049 |
1.011 |
4.95 |
19.27 |
9.94 °L
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698 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 45 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.041 |
Efficiency: 80 |
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: 4/15/2017 11:37 PM |
| Notes: |
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Hefeweizen
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Weissbier
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5.5 Gallons |
1.049 |
1.012 |
4.84 |
12.53 |
3.02 °L
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698 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.039 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.25 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.0 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 5/29/2016 4:28 PM |
| Notes: |
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