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Devin's Porter
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Robust Porter
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1 Gallons |
1.063 |
1.018 |
5.95 |
33.31 |
27.74 °L
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1.5K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 1.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.042 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.25 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.75 |
Primary
Temp: 62 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 2/20/2016 1:21 AM |
Notes: Either gather 1.75 gallons of water, run it through the brita, or buy it. Tap water should be ok, but if you use tap, let it sit out over night so that it off-gasses the chlorine.
Also have on hand:
-1 cup cold water
-1 cup Hot water (boil before heating the strike water - the mash water)
-2 big bags of ice.
-Starsan or Iodophor sanitiser, properly diluted as per instructions.
Add some sanitizer to a small bucket as well as your fermentation vessel/jug.
Take your smack pack of yeast out of the fridge and, following the instructions, smack it good and hard. Put it aside to do it's thing while you brew.
Mash water needed: .75 gallons
Sparge/wash water needed: 1.5 gallons
Bring the .75 gallons up to 165 degrees.
Mash in (add the grains) and mix REALLY well.
Check temp and adjust with hot or cold water as required. A half a cup of either will be good to raise the temp a couple degrees, so add at like .5 cup at a time, mix, and check temp. You really just want to be within +/- 2 degrees of the prescribed temp, don't worry.
Let that sit for 1 hour. Check temps every so often and turn the burner on as required to keep the mash at temp. Be sure to stir when heating to make sure you don't char any of the grains.
While it is mashing, at around the 40 minute mark, start to heat up the additional 1 gallons of "sparge" water to like 190 or so.
Place your strainer on the other pot and slowly pour the mash into it to collect the grains. Do this twice or three times, pouring the wort over the grains. Here you are trying to limit the amount of grain material that is in the wort. You want it to be relatively free of "stuff".
Don't forget to grab a couple ounces, add some whiskey, and have yourself a hot scotchy!
Alternatively, you could research "BIAB" or Boil in a Bag. This will help tremendously with controlling your grains. Seriously, check it out.
Slowwwwly pour your sparge water over the grains in the strainer to collect your final volume. You should collect about 1.5 gallons of wort.
Boil that biatch. Don't use a lid. BE CAREFUL of boil over, at least at first, make sure you watch it for the rising bubbles. When you see it, just take the pot off that burner and stir a bit. Reduce the heat slightly, then put the pot back on the burner. Once you get a nice steady boil without rising bubbles, you are good to go and you can start your 60 minute timer.
Add the hops as indicated.
Bear in mind: 30 minutes indicates 30 minutes REMAINING in the boil. Same goes for 5 minutes or zero minutes. This one's easy because it's all at either 30 or 0. I just want to be clear that 0 means at the end, as you are turning off the burner, add the hops and give them a stir.
After the boil, fill the sink with cold water, place the pot in the cold water, and add the ice. Try not to get any of the ice or water in the wort as it cools.
EVERYTHING FROM THIS POINT ON MUST BE SANITIZED.
Using your sanitized thermometer, check the temperature of the wort until it drops to around 70 F.
Add the wort to the sanitized jug, top up with cold bottled water if required, and shake like the devil himself. Careful not to spill, and be sure that your hand is sanitized. Don't exceed the 1 gallon mark.
Cut the top off of the yeast pack, pitch the yeast, and add the stopper and properly prepared blow off tube.
Place in a cool area for your two week fermentation then bottle as usual. I would suggest adding 1.5 tablespoons of granulated sugar to like half a cup of water, bring to a boil for like 5 minutes to make sure it's fully mixed. Let it cool for a bit, then add to the sanitized pot you'll be using for bottling as you are racking your beer from the fermenter into the pot.
Bottle as usual.
Notes:
If you need to substitute the yeast. You can use Safale S-04. But try to get the Scottish Ale Yeast, it gives a great malt character to the beer.
If you need to, you can substitute the grains for similar ones. The brew shops should be able to help you with proper substitutions.
When you drink a beer, try to wash the bottle right after. Better yet, pour the beer into a nice glass, and wash the bottle immediately. This will make storage easier and will help ensure no nasty things grow and potentially ruin your beer in the bottles.
Have fun and remember the homebrew slogan:
RDWHAHB
Relax, Don't worry, Have a Home Brew.
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The Bro Porter
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English Porter
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6 Gallons |
1.055 |
1.013 |
5.62 |
37.02 |
35.08 °L
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1.5K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.57 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.045 |
Efficiency: 72 |
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: 8/26/2021 5:40 AM |
| Notes: |
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Oreo Cheesecake Stout - W/ Cookies, Vanilla, Lactose, Cheesecake, Creme Flavor. Mash @1.15qt/lb
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Russian Imperial Stout
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75 Gallons |
25.766 |
9.152 |
9.54 |
14.43 |
50 °L
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1.5K |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 80 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 24.3 |
Efficiency: 57 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Plato |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 4/23/2020 3:45 PM |
| Notes: |
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Black Cherry Cider
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Common Cider
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21 Litres |
1.082 |
1.01 |
10.17 |
0 |
0.49 °L
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1.5K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 28.5 Litres |
Boil Time: N/A |
Boil Gravity: 1.061 |
Efficiency: 35 |
Mash Thickness: 3.1 |
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: 7/5/2017 2:04 AM |
| Notes: 1 tbsp of 5.2 ph balance added and 2 tsp of yeast nutrient |
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Hibiscus Wheat
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American Wheat Beer
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5 Gallons |
1.05 |
1.012 |
5.05 |
25.02 |
3.55 °L
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1.5K |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 8 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.032 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.75 |
Primary
Temp: 68 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 4/25/2017 3:02 PM |
Notes: Total mash water needed 8 gallons
Strike water volume at mash thickness of 1.5 qt/lb 3.47
Remaining sparge water volume 4.44 |
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Sorachi Sour
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American Pale Ale
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3 Gallons |
1.056 |
1.012 |
5.87 |
39.88 |
5.71 °L
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1.5K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.023 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
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: 3/21/2017 11:32 AM |
| Notes: |
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Nutcastle
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British Brown Ale
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2.5 Gallons |
1.053 |
1.013 |
5.33 |
27.22 |
15.87 °L
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1.5K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 4.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.03 |
Efficiency: 65 |
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: 1/28/2017 6:40 PM |
| Notes: In place of the victory malt, I toasted Maris Otter at 350F for 15 min. |
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Session Stout
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Oatmeal Stout
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12 Gallons |
1.049 |
1.013 |
4.68 |
27.89 |
42.34 °L
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1.5K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 15 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.039 |
Efficiency: 72 |
Mash Thickness: 1.25 |
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: 1/15/2017 4:11 AM |
| Notes: |
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Lisbon Kiwi Beer
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Fruit Beer
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5.6 Litres |
1.046 |
1.009 |
4.89 |
21.96 |
5.41 °L
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1.5K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 6 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.043 |
Efficiency: 46 |
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: 9/5/2021 12:45 PM |
| Notes: |
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Pumpkin Spice Ale
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Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer
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5 Gallons |
1.067 |
1.023 |
5.76 |
27.38 |
12.47 °L
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1.5K |
3 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.045 |
Efficiency: 65 |
Mash Thickness: 1.39 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 65 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 9/7/2013 4:25 PM |
| Notes: |
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Pliny The Younger Clone
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American IPA
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5.5 Gallons |
1.096 |
1.019 |
10.14 |
178.25 |
6.68 °L
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1.5K |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.07 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.3 |
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: 1/13/2016 6:47 PM |
| Notes: Make sure you make a proper sized starter, pitch cool at 65˚F then set your regulator to 66˚F, let it rock for 3 days, then raise the temp to 70˚F for a couple days to encourage complete attenuation and reabsorption of fermentation byproducts. At this point, I usually crash the beer to 32˚F for a couple days then keg per my typical method, pouring the first pint a couple days later. |
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Route Citra Six Recipe Pack
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American Wheat or Rye Beer
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50 Litres |
1.048 |
1.006 |
5.58 |
25.17 |
3.17 °L
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1.5K |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 60 Litres |
Boil Time: 70 |
Boil Gravity: 1.04 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 3 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.75 |
Primary
Temp: 20 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 9/26/2015 8:42 AM |
| Notes: |
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Backwoods Bastard Clone Short Batch
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Strong Scotch Ale
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1 Gallons |
1.101 |
1.022 |
11.43 |
48.71 |
44.49 °L
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1.5K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 120 |
Boil Gravity: 1.034 |
Efficiency: 73 |
Mash Thickness: 1.35 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 52 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 8/16/2015 8:00 PM |
| Notes: |
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Ocean Beach Bonfire Ale
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American Pale Ale
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6 Gallons |
1.05 |
1.01 |
5.18 |
41.04 |
5.53 °L
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1.5K |
2 |
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| Boil
Size: 7 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.043 |
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: 2/10/2015 5:00 AM |
| Notes: |
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Red Yuzu Rauchbier
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Rauchbier
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20.4 Litres |
1.055 |
1.016 |
5.19 |
26.03 |
15.93 °L
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1.5K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 28.4 Litres |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.04 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 3 |
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: 1/15/2015 6:09 AM |
Notes: Ferment at 18 for 5 days
13 degrees for 3 days
7 degrees for 14 days
Zest yuzu and soak in gin/vodka before adding 3 days before kegging |
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Imperial IPA
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Imperial IPA
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6 Gallons |
1.169 |
1.042 |
16.56 |
86.36 |
7.36 °L
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1.5K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: N/A |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
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: 7/8/2011 11:09 PM |
| Notes: |
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Go Live 2, Heart Attack 1 IPA
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American IPA
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11 Gallons |
1.063 |
1.018 |
5.92 |
55.99 |
9.43 °L
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1.5K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 11.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.06 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.3 |
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: 9/24/2014 1:05 AM |
Notes: 15 lb American - Pale 2-Row 37 1.8 53.6%
3 lb German - Pilsner 38 1.6 10.7%
2 lb American - Caramel / Crystal 10L 35 10 7.1%
2 lb American - Pale 6-Row 35 1.8 7.1%
2 lb German - CaraFoam 37 1.8 7.1%
2 lb German - Carapils 35 1.3 7.1%
2 lb American - Caramel / Crystal 40L 34 40 7.1%
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Affligem Blonde
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Belgian Pale Ale
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5.75 Gallons |
1.071 |
1.016 |
7.18 |
28.05 |
5.91 °L
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1.5K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7 Gallons |
Boil Time: 75 |
Boil Gravity: 1.054 |
Efficiency: 80 |
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: 4/11/2023 3:08 AM |
Notes: mash at 150 for 70 mi
Pitch 1 pk rehydrated 15 min + 15 min with wort
ferment at 68F
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Summer Wheat
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Witbier
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17 Gallons |
1.049 |
1.013 |
4.69 |
12.15 |
4.83 °L
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1.5K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 19 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.044 |
Efficiency: 74 |
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: 11/7/2016 2:25 PM |
| Notes: |
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New Belgian Tripel
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Belgian Tripel
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5.5 Gallons |
1.083 |
1.012 |
9.28 |
34.04 |
4.52 °L
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1.5K |
4 |
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Author:
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Christopher Kuhns
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| Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.048 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.75 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/31/2016 7:18 PM |
| Notes: |
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