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Kolsch - 11.13.2025
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Kölsch
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5.5 Gallons |
1.044 |
1.008 |
4.72 |
26.29 |
3.75 °L
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53 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.08 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.034 |
Efficiency: 60 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 70 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 11/10/2025 9:23 PM |
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ALL GRAIN
Batch size: 5 gallons (19 liters)
Brewhouse efficiency: 72%
OG: 1.044
FG: 1.009
IBUs: 23–24
ABV: 4.6%
MALT/GRAIN BILL
7.6 lb (3.4 kg) Bestmalz Pilsen
10.5 oz (298 g) Bestmalz Caramel Pils
HOPS SCHEDULE
0.25 oz (7 g) Perle at 60 minutes [7 IBUs]
2 oz (57 g) Hallertauer Mitterfrüh at 20 minutes [~16 IBUs]
YEAST
Wyeast 2575-PC Kölsch II, Omega OYL-044 Kölsch II, or Lallemand LalBrew Köln
DIRECTIONS
Mill the grains and mash at 135°F (57°C) for 15 minutes; raise to 145°F (63°C) and rest 45 minutes; then raise to 162°F (72°C) and rest 10 minutes. Recirculate until the runnings are clear, then run off into the kettle. Sparge with 172°F (78°C) water, topping up as necessary to get about 6 gallons (23 liters) of wort, depending on your evaporation rate. Boil for 60 minutes, adding hops according to the schedule. After the boil, chill to about 58°F (14°C), aerate the wort, and pitch the yeast. Ferment at 60°F (16°C). After fermentation is 75 percent complete (about 1.018), allow rise to 68°F (20°C) for a diacetyl rest. If you can, cap the tank with a spunding valve when the gravity is at about 1.013 (or when there is about 1°P left to ferment). Crash to 34°F (1°C) and lager for 3 weeks or more. When ready to package, aim for 2.4–2.5 volumes of CO2.
BREWER’S NOTES
Water profile: My water in Milwaukee has 96 ppm calcium, 47 ppm magnesium, 26 ppm sulfates, 7 ppm sodium, 16 ppm chlorides, and 107 ppm bicarbonates. Aim to get the bicarbonates (HCO3) somewhere between 150–225 ppm. This is where Kölsch and altbier get their snap.
Mash: If you’re doing single-infusion, mash in at 148–149°F (64–65°C). Aim for 1.7 qt/lb in your mash (about 14 quarts or 13 liters for a 5-gallon/19-liter batch). Rest 60 minutes, then follow the remaining directions above.
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Stout Style Pilsner
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Dry Stout
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50 Litres |
1.078 |
1.021 |
7.48 |
18.44 |
7.22 °L
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53 |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 61.66 Litres |
Boil Time: 120 |
Boil Gravity: 1.063 |
Efficiency: 80 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 21 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 9/11/2025 3:20 PM |
| Notes: added 25 liters of home pressed apple juice as sparging water |
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Christmas Ale
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Old Ale
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8 Gallons |
1.099 |
1.026 |
9.62 |
14.15 |
34.65 °L
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53 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 10.31 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.077 |
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: 10/7/2025 2:23 PM |
| Notes: |
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Ryan's 50th Pilsner
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International Pale Lager
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22 Litres |
1.053 |
1.01 |
5.59 |
21.76 |
5.04 °L
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53 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 29.26 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.04 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 10 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 9/14/2025 8:19 PM |
| Notes: |
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ROJA
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Irish Red Ale
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20 Litres |
1.052 |
1.013 |
5.1 |
16.66 |
13.75 °L
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53 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 25.88 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.04 |
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: 10/2/2025 7:41 AM |
| Notes: |
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Rice Lager
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International Pale Lager
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1 Gallons |
1.046 |
1.007 |
5.1 |
22.89 |
2.95 °L
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53 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 1.4 Gallons |
Boil Time: 30 |
Boil Gravity: 1.033 |
Efficiency: 60 |
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: 9/17/2025 2:50 AM |
Notes: Fermentis - Saflager - German Lager Yeast W-34/70
Fermentis - Saflager - German Lager Yeast S-23
White Labs - Mexican Lager Yeast WLP940
Lallemand - LalBrew Diamond Lager
Fermentis - Safale - American Ale Yeast US-05
Fermentis - Saflager - Swiss Lager Yeast S-189
Mangrove Jack - Californian Lager M54
Omega Yeast Labs - Lutra Kveik OYL-071
White Labs - German Lager Yeast WLP830
Mangrove Jack - Bohemian Lager Yeast M84 |
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Citraficial Stratabrain
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American IPA
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5.5 Gallons |
1.066 |
1.013 |
7.02 |
46.82 |
7.68 °L
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53 |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 6.8 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.059 |
Efficiency: 60 |
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: 7/4/2025 3:21 PM |
Notes: Based on https://web.brewfather.app/share/9jxgiqHebBkBDA but changed grain bill to make up for poor efficiency.
Ref: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9D47FOmk_sk & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2BauP49A6k |
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Marzen
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Märzen
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1 Gallons |
1.058 |
1.009 |
6.44 |
18.64 |
7.76 °L
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52 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 1.4 Gallons |
Boil Time: 30 |
Boil Gravity: 1.041 |
Efficiency: 60 |
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: 9/22/2025 3:34 AM |
Notes: Fermentis - Saflager - German Lager Yeast W-34/70
White Labs - Oktoberfest/Märzen Lager Yeast WLP820
Fermentis - Saflager - German Lager Yeast S-23
Wyeast - Octoberfest Lager Blend 2633
Wyeast - Bavarian Lager 2206
White Labs - German Lager Yeast WLP830
Fermentis - Safale - American Ale Yeast US-05
Omega Yeast Labs - Lutra Kveik OYL-071
Imperial Yeast - L17 Harvest
White Labs - German Bock Lager Yeast WLP833 |
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Gingerbread Porter
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American Porter
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4.5 Gallons |
1.06 |
1.015 |
5.89 |
27.01 |
25.29 °L
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52 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 5.63 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.048 |
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: 11/5/2025 6:45 PM |
| Notes: |
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Honey Pie Blonde
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Cream Ale
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1.75 Gallons |
1.048 |
1.008 |
5.14 |
20 |
5.15 °L
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52 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 2 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.037 |
Efficiency: 60 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 68 ° F |
Priming Method: dextrose |
Priming Amount: 1.8 oz |
Creation
Date: 9/30/2025 12:29 AM |
| Notes: |
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GHB Belgian Tripel
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Belgian Tripel
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3 Gallons |
1.081 |
1.015 |
8.69 |
30.39 |
8.33 °L
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52 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 4.48 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: 66 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 9/28/2025 1:42 PM |
| Notes: |
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Ale
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American IPA
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23 Litres |
1.049 |
1.01 |
5.17 |
61.65 |
5.56 °L
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52 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 25.45 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.045 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 9/26/2025 1:31 AM |
| Notes: |
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Blond Kveik
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Blonde Ale
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20 Litres |
1.055 |
1.01 |
5.79 |
15.13 |
7.51 °L
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52 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 25.95 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.042 |
Efficiency: 58 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: 0.8 bar |
Creation
Date: 9/17/2025 3:08 AM |
| Notes: |
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Irish Red Ale
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Irish Red Ale
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1 Gallons |
1.053 |
1.012 |
5.34 |
28.5 |
21.57 °L
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52 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 1.4 Gallons |
Boil Time: 30 |
Boil Gravity: 1.038 |
Efficiency: 60 |
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: 9/15/2025 7:41 PM |
Notes: Fermentis - Safale - English Ale Yeast S-04
Fermentis - Safale - American Ale Yeast US-05
White Labs - Irish Ale Yeast WLP004
Wyeast - Irish Ale 1084
Danstar - Nottingham Ale Yeast
Lallemand - LALBREW® NOTTINGHAM HIGH PERFORMANCE ALE YEAST
Omega Yeast Labs - Irish Ale OYL-005
Mangrove Jack - Liberty Bell Ale M36
White Labs - California Ale Yeast WLP001
Imperial Yeast - A10 Darkness |
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Rogue Chocolate Stout
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American Porter
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12 Litres |
1.045 |
1.009 |
4.68 |
34.13 |
37.02 °L
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52 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 15 Litres |
Boil Time: 70 |
Boil Gravity: 1.036 |
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: 9/13/2025 1:42 PM |
| Notes: |
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GUINNESS
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Dry Stout
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35 Litres |
1.002 |
1.001 |
0.22 |
0 |
24.2 °L
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52 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 11.4 Litres |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.007 |
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: 9/10/2025 3:24 PM |
| Notes: |
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Amber Alert
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American Amber Ale
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5.5 Gallons |
1.045 |
1.009 |
4.65 |
38.68 |
5.82 °L
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51 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.18 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.034 |
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: 9/19/2025 2:50 AM |
| Notes: |
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Ginger Beer (Real Beer)
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Experimental Beer
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10 Litres |
1.048 |
1.008 |
5.21 |
14.78 |
3.7 °L
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51 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 15.73 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.031 |
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: 10/10/2025 12:03 PM |
| Notes: |
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Numenor
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American Pale Ale
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20 Litres |
1.054 |
1.008 |
6.12 |
35.85 |
6.56 °L
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51 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 28 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.039 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.75 |
Primary
Temp: 20 ° C |
Priming Method: dextrose |
Priming Amount: 144 g |
Creation
Date: 11/4/2025 10:15 PM |
| Notes: |
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Awesome Recipe
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Imperial Stout
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5 Gallons |
1.084 |
1.018 |
8.66 |
90.48 |
5.27 °L
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51 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.01 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.078 |
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: 9/12/2025 12:31 AM |
| Notes: |
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