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Ron's Best Bitter
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Special/Best/Premium Bitter
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5.5 Gallons |
1.051 |
1.016 |
4.65 |
25.21 |
12.23 °L
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1.4K |
2 |
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| Boil
Size: 10 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.028 |
Efficiency: 70 |
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: 3/5/2015 4:07 PM |
| Notes: |
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Bells 2 Hearts Clone
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Imperial IPA
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5 Gallons |
1.074 |
1.018 |
7.35 |
75.3 |
8.94 °L
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1.4K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.05 |
Efficiency: 75 |
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: 4/20/2015 3:41 AM |
| Notes: |
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Centennial Titawankerr Her Degger
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American Pale Ale
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60 Litres |
1.055 |
1.012 |
5.61 |
30.39 |
6.11 °L
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1.4K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 66 Litres |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.05 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 2.0 |
Primary
Temp: 18 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 9/15/2015 12:55 PM |
| Notes: |
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Red Stripes Lager
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International Pale Lager
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6 Gallons |
1.046 |
1.009 |
4.86 |
18.17 |
3.34 °L
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1.4K |
2 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.6 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.037 |
Efficiency: 71 |
Mash Thickness: 1.33 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.5 |
Primary
Temp: 50 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 3/16/2022 3:35 AM |
| Notes: |
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One Step Closer To Heaven
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Munich Dunkel
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11 Litres |
11.99 |
2.456 |
5.08 |
30.96 |
15.64 °L
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1.4K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 18 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 7.4 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 3 |
Sugar
Scale: Plato |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.75 |
Primary
Temp: 23 ° C |
Priming Method: Speise |
Priming Amount: 1.2 |
Creation
Date: 1/27/2017 7:05 PM |
| Notes: |
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Vienna Lager
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Vienna Lager
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5.5 Gallons |
1.062 |
1.016 |
6.04 |
26.47 |
8.97 °L
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1.4K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.049 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.5 |
Primary
Temp: 50 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 11/24/2020 5:57 PM |
Notes: Ferment at 50
Raise to 55 near end of fermentation
Raise again to 65 for diacetyl rest
Cold crash to 36 and lager for 4 to 6 weeks |
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KONA Big Wave
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Blonde Ale
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23 Litres |
1.048 |
1.01 |
4.96 |
22.44 |
5.16 °L
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1.4K |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 29 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.043 |
Efficiency: 67 |
Mash Thickness: 4.4 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.75 |
Primary
Temp: 20 ° C |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 4/6/2020 4:17 PM |
| Notes: |
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"Crossed Streams" Pale Ale
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American Pale Ale
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5.5 Gallons |
1.058 |
1.015 |
5.76 |
45.08 |
9.42 °L
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1.4K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.043 |
Efficiency: 70 |
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: 7/12/2018 8:48 PM |
Notes: Mash at 152.
Brix = 12
OG = 1.052
F Brix = 7
ABV: 4.7% |
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Citrus Pale Ale
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American Pale Ale
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40 Litres |
1.049 |
1.009 |
5.18 |
30.66 |
4.57 °L
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1.4K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 47 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.042 |
Efficiency: 68 |
Mash Thickness: 3 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 30 ° C |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: 1.64 bar |
Creation
Date: 6/15/2022 3:32 PM |
| Notes: |
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Diet Stout
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Irish Stout
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5.5 Gallons |
1.049 |
1.014 |
4.6 |
0 |
50 °L
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1.4K |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.2 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.038 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.2 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.5 |
Primary
Temp: 67 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/17/2015 1:10 AM |
| Notes: |
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Nectron Golden Ale
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British Golden Ale
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24 Litres |
1.05 |
1.012 |
5 |
41.14 |
4.32 °L
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1.4K |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 31 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.042 |
Efficiency: 78 |
Mash Thickness: 3.2 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 18 ° C |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 8/22/2021 6:11 AM |
| Notes: |
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Clonework Tangerine
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American IPA
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20 Litres |
1.047 |
1.011 |
4.78 |
22.02 |
8.79 °L
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1.4K |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 25 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.04 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 4.2 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 19 ° C |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: 1.64 bar |
Creation
Date: 3/23/2020 7:27 PM |
| Notes: |
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Honey Amber Ale
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American Amber Ale
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53 Litres |
1.049 |
1.014 |
4.52 |
25.45 |
13.12 °L
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1.4K |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 58 Litres |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.049 |
Efficiency: 80 |
Mash Thickness: 3 |
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: 2/13/2019 7:09 PM |
| Notes: |
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Festivus Miracle! 2 (Christmas Ale Clone)
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Winter Seasonal Beer
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10.5 Gallons |
1.066 |
1.015 |
6.66 |
35.52 |
12.1 °L
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1.4K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 12.25 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.057 |
Efficiency: 77 |
Mash Thickness: 1.35 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.5 |
Primary
Temp: 65 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 10/7/2018 8:05 PM |
Notes: - Brewed on 11/10/18
- Heated strike water to 164F, doughed in and quickly settled at 153F mash temp
- Expecting mash efficiency of 76% which implies a pre boil gravity of 1.053. Took many samples inside which ranged from 12.7 to 13.1 (but hit 13.1 multiple times).
- Added brewing salts and lactic acid to the strike water prior to doughing-in
- Initial PH was X.X vs. 5.41 expected. PH meter still not calibrated correctly. So assuming expected mash PH was reached.
- Put honey into brew kettle at 130-140 degrees. Expecting honey to add ~4 gravity points so 1.057 then expecting boil to reduce down to 1.074 original gravity. Used 1 pound instead of 1.5 because I thought I was at 1.055 before honey addition instead of 1.053 expected and the 1 pound still added 4 points so 1.059. Turns out was only at 1.053 so prolly added 3 points getting me to 1.056.
- Ginger goes in at 60 minutes during the boil (in hop spider)
- Cinnamon goes in at 60 minutes during the boil (in hop spider)
- Original gravity was 16.2 plato which converts to 1.066. 10.75 gallons was left in the kettle after boil. 10.5 made it into fermenters. Expected the boil off to contribute more points. Something with the numbers when wrong and not sure where. Took multiple readings for OG and it consistently was ~16 plato. **Figured it out. Boil off and gravity point contributions vary depending on wort volumes. I based my assumptions off 5 gallon batches for this 10 gallon batch. Should have targeted a higher pre boil gravity (~1.064 to try and hit 1.074 original gravity).
- Packaged on 11/25. FG was 1.014 at 69F, which converts to 1.015 which implies 75% attenuation (which is what I expected) vs. 69% avg attenuation for the yeast.
- This beer scored a 39.5 and finished second in its category in the Square Kegs Winterbrew 2019 competition.
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Cherry Neipa
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Specialty IPA: Red IPA
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18 Litres |
1.072 |
1.021 |
6.79 |
38.21 |
16.32 °L
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1.4K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 21 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.048 |
Efficiency: 65 |
Mash Thickness: 3 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.0 |
Primary
Temp: 18 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 2/25/2018 4:59 PM |
| Notes: 2 paczki safale us-05 |
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Vanilla MIlkshake II
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American IPA
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10 Gallons |
1.071 |
1.022 |
6.51 |
43.43 |
5.51 °L
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1.4K |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 12 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.059 |
Efficiency: 78 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 66 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 9/11/2017 6:22 PM |
| Notes: Going for less hoppy, more fruity, lighter color and less carbonation than the first iteration. |
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Kali's Ale
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Specialty IPA: Black IPA
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5 Gallons |
1.06 |
1.011 |
6.43 |
77.36 |
33.17 °L
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1.4K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 6.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.049 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.2 |
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: 3/25/2017 4:51 AM |
Notes: Blackprinz could replace part or all Carafa.
Consider adding some Munich as 10-20% of base malt. |
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Engelsk Bitter (ESB)
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Best Bitter
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24 Litres |
1.051 |
1.016 |
4.61 |
26.06 |
9.97 °L
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1.4K |
0 |
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Author:
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vaustvik@me.com
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| Boil
Size: 29 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.042 |
Efficiency: 66 |
Mash Thickness: 3.3 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 20 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 11/6/2016 8:10 AM |
Notes: 6. november 2016, kl 07.30:
Varma opp 22 liter meskevatn til 70°C (4°C over målet), hadde i vatnjustering.
Hadde i malten, rørde godt og let det stå i 15 minutt med lokk på.
Sette so på pumpa og sette temperaturen på 66°C på 600W.
60 minutt totalt.
Heva temperaturen til 74 oC og let stå i 10 minutt.
Skylte på 79°C, ca 13 liter til Max-merket.
Kokte i 60 minutt og tilsette humle, gjærnæring og klaring etter skjema.
Kjølte ned med spiralkjølar og stadig røring til 18°C.
Whirlpoola med ausa, let stå i 15 minutt.
Tømte over i Speidel gjæringsfatet og tilsette oksygen og gjær.
OG 1.051
Sette Bitteren i kjellarstova på 20°C.
Temperturen steig jamt, etter 10 dagar 22°C.
19. november:
FG: 1.010, sette ut karet på 4 oC
20. november:
Sette 18, 5 liter på fat og til karbonering med CO2 på 1 Bar i kjøleskap på 4 oC.
Det vart 2 flasker ekstra som eg karbonerte med 2 sukkerdrops kvar.
Til modning i kjellarstova på 20 oC.
26. november: Testa ølet: Godt! |
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Lemongrass And Tangerine Saison
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Saison
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35 Litres |
1.06 |
1.012 |
6.25 |
26.5 |
4.77 °L
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1.4K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 42 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.05 |
Efficiency: 75 |
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: 10/7/2016 11:55 AM |
| Notes: |
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East Jesus Nowhere
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American Strong Ale
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6 Gallons |
1.087 |
1.019 |
8.85 |
74.54 |
17.05 °L
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1.4K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 6.6 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.079 |
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: 8/15/2016 7:23 PM |
Notes: Since my efficiency is so low with this big of a grain bill, I might add 3/4# of Dextrose next time.
***Won a Silver in the BJCP judging at The 2016 Pride of the Southside Homebrew Invitational. |
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