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Padre's DBP - Mexicali Blues Mexican Lager W/ Jalepeno - V2
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Vienna Lager
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2.75 Gallons |
1.048 |
1.013 |
4.63 |
21.12 |
12.29 °L
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446 |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 3.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 75 |
Boil Gravity: 1.041 |
Efficiency: 68 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 52 ° F |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: 10.1 psi |
Creation
Date: 8/2/2025 12:49 PM |
Notes: Recipe Notes
09/03/2025: Don't change the mash process... this one cleared up very well, even with the addition of the peppers.
09/03/2025: Less lime, more jalepeno (w/ seeds just slice into rings. Increase carapils to 3 or 4 ounces.
08/04/2025: Trying to get this beer closer to what a Vienna should be... removed half the 60L carapils. Upped the aciduated malt.
08/02/2025: Knocked rice back to 4 oz, added munich dark malt, removed the caramunich. Reduced the Vienna to 2.25... looking to play with the mash temperatures to impact attenuation.
08/02/2025: Removed a few mash steps - staying with 138*F and 152*f. I may add in a mid 140's step and push the 150's toward the middle.
07/06/2025: Pushed the rice to 8 oz and substitured the caramunch 1 for the caramel Munich 60.
To consider
- Review mash schedule
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2/14/2024: 1 jalapeno chopped with seeds. On or before brew day, make a chile tincture by soaking the chopped jalapeño with its seeds in a small amount of vodka. This will extract flavor and heat while the beer ferments.
2/4/2024 - Moving to a step mash for this beer, 122, 147, 168 (may push that higher?). Need to keep the pH as close to 5.3 as possible... between 5.2 and 5.4 is the target. I will follow the same fermentation schedule as the Oktoberfest 2024.
10/29/2023: This is based on the Vienna Lager I did back in 2021. Chosen for the Dead Brewing Project bacause of my current interest in Mexican lagers (basically German Vienna or Munich beers). Mexican influences run through a number of songs in the Grateful Dead repertoire and while Mexicali Blues is but one song, it kinda defines what I want to do with this beer. I'd like a moderate to higher moderate impact by the jalepenos... a bit of bite, but the overall flavor, too.. Just want to dial the base grains in before we go beyond .
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Brewing Notes
Mash
Boil
Fermentation
3/20/2024: This sucker is done! Kegging 3/21 then letting it sit for a bit to lager. Maybe another 2 weeks? Then packaging.
3/19/2024: Added 2 more jalepenos chopped with pith (no seeds) into the fermenter.
3/16/2024: Added 2 jalapenos chopped with pith for heat to the beer. Gravity is 1.008 and I do not expect it to drop further. Starting drop to 40*F... set temp from 52*F to 49*F. Will drop 4 degrees each day until 40. |
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FreeStyle IPA
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American IPA
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5.5 Gallons |
1.062 |
1.015 |
6.25 |
57.89 |
4.25 °L
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446 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.046 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 1.0 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 5/19/2018 12:23 AM |
| Notes: |
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German Pils 1.0
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German Pilsner (Pils)
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17 Litres |
1.046 |
1.007 |
5.01 |
29.17 |
3.29 °L
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446 |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 28.5 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.027 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 5/5/2019 9:06 AM |
| Notes: |
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Todds Esb
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No Profile Selected |
5 Gallons |
1.059 |
1.018 |
5.32 |
19.2 |
18.33 °L
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446 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.098 |
Efficiency: 72 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 3/4/2024 9:39 PM |
| Notes: |
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2019-09-22 - Vienna Lager (Vedana)
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Vienna Lager
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20 Litres |
1.052 |
1.008 |
5.76 |
27.37 |
13.43 °L
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446 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 27 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.041 |
Efficiency: 67 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 1.5 |
Primary
Temp: 10 ° C |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: 0.96 bar |
Creation
Date: 9/21/2019 5:49 PM |
| Notes: |
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Oatmeal Stout
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Oatmeal Stout
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6 Gallons |
1.052 |
1.016 |
4.69 |
33.36 |
35.83 °L
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446 |
2 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.65 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.041 |
Efficiency: 68 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 68 ° F |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 11/8/2019 4:55 PM |
| Notes: |
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Porter Time
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Brown Porter
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5 Gallons |
1.076 |
1.022 |
7.13 |
25.56 |
24.64 °L
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446 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 8 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.039 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/14/2024 7:39 PM |
| Notes: |
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Black Skid Marks
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Foreign Extra Stout
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23 Litres |
1.061 |
1.015 |
6.04 |
65.1 |
44.31 °L
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446 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 30 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.049 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 16 ° C |
Priming Method: sucrose |
Priming Amount: 145.2 g |
Creation
Date: 4/23/2020 8:22 AM |
| Notes: |
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Palmer Porter
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Brown Porter
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6 Gallons |
1.056 |
1.013 |
5.56 |
3.81 |
37.56 °L
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446 |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 6.6 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.051 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 2/25/2023 10:13 PM |
| Notes: |
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Galaxy APA
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No Profile Selected |
16 Litres |
1.054 |
1.01 |
5.73 |
40.67 |
7.91 °L
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446 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 18 Litres |
Boil Time: 30 |
Boil Gravity: 1.048 |
Efficiency: 66 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 8/26/2017 5:59 AM |
| Notes: |
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So So Heavy
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Strong Scotch Ale
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5.5 Gallons |
1.086 |
1.025 |
8.02 |
19.95 |
21.25 °L
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446 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.27 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.071 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 12/10/2020 6:27 PM |
| Notes: |
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Gigantor 16 Robust Porter
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Robust Porter
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7.5 Gallons |
1.051 |
1.014 |
4.77 |
38.65 |
28.91 °L
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446 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 9 Gallons |
Boil Time: 75 |
Boil Gravity: 1.04 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 68 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 3/11/2021 12:09 AM |
| Notes: |
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Richard's Finger
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No Profile Selected |
5.5 Gallons |
1.06 |
1.017 |
5.69 |
115.79 |
4.86 °L
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446 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.2 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.046 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 4/25/2021 9:03 PM |
| Notes: |
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Stout
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Dry Stout
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21 Litres |
1.048 |
1.011 |
4.84 |
39.78 |
38.2 °L
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446 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 26 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.039 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: sucrose |
Priming Amount: 63.1 g |
Creation
Date: 9/10/2021 7:02 PM |
| Notes: |
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Supercharger Clone
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No Profile Selected |
21 Litres |
1.052 |
1.01 |
5.53 |
51.59 |
6.71 °L
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446 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 23 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.048 |
Efficiency: 65 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 5/2/2022 2:10 AM |
| Notes: |
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Gem House Grand Opening
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Specialty IPA: New England IPA
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5.5 Gallons |
1.065 |
1.018 |
6.26 |
25.28 |
4.44 °L
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445 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.12 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 9/8/2020 2:23 AM |
| Notes: |
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Rhubarb / Cranberry Sour Gose
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Gose
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2.6 Gallons |
1.048 |
1.008 |
5.13 |
21.7 |
2.97 °L
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445 |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 20 |
Boil Gravity: 1.046 |
Efficiency: 40 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: dextrose |
Priming Amount: 2 oz |
Creation
Date: 6/9/2020 4:37 AM |
| Notes: Brewed 07/09/2020 added touch of CaCl and 90 minute steep OG 1.047 FG 1.010. ~ 2.5 gallon split into two batches. |
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Smoked Lager/ale
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Specialty Smoked Beer
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23 Litres |
1.049 |
1.011 |
5.06 |
16.21 |
6.64 °L
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445 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7 Litres |
Boil Time: 30 |
Boil Gravity: 1.027 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 20 ° C |
Priming Method: dextrose |
Priming Amount: 150 g |
Creation
Date: 12/6/2019 5:07 PM |
| Notes: |
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Avery Brown Session Clone (5L Batch)
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Clone Beer
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5 Litres |
1.043 |
1.006 |
4.75 |
66.79 |
3.67 °L
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445 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 10 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.021 |
Efficiency: 65 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 2.0 |
Primary
Temp: 10 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: 1 |
Creation
Date: 6/17/2019 4:03 PM |
Notes: Hop Additions estimated from DIY Dog notes
No Wheat in mash, less Lager malt than listed and different yeast used, unable to source in Cape Town.
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Weissen Dopplebock
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Mixed-Style Beer
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1.5 Gallons |
1.069 |
1.017 |
6.85 |
27.54 |
18.63 °L
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445 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 2 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.052 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 1.25 |
Primary
Temp: 68 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 2/21/2018 3:01 PM |
| Notes: Experimental fusion of styles. Requires and extra pot for decoctions. |
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