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Tesserae
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American Amber Ale
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5 Gallons |
1.052 |
1.016 |
4.74 |
48.75 |
19.46 °L
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927 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 6.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.04 |
Efficiency: 63 |
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: 3/19/2015 5:16 PM |
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Hefes Dragons Flagon V5
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Imperial Stout
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6 Gallons |
1.095 |
1.019 |
9.94 |
37.11 |
50 °L
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927 |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 8 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.071 |
Efficiency: 67 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 60 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/23/2022 2:49 AM |
Notes: I set the efficiency down to 55 percent for a High Gravity brew but then considered using Reiterated Mashing. I split the grain in half, except for putting the Chocolate / Roasty grains in the second.
I've had the bourbon and chips started for 3 weeks. I added a little Fireball to up the cinnamon character - about 2 oz added when the devil's cut was consumed by the mocha chips - I also heated the mocha chips to make them more aromatic. Add the chips and all the bourbon after fermentation. BTW - Some suggest to toss the Bourbon that soaked the chips to reduce the tannins...if you do that, you will need more Bourbon to taste.
Last time I used Reiterated Mashing Techniques and it was a way more sedate brewday. This time I am using a 15 gallon kettle and a 33cm grain basket. I hope all the grain fits in that basket...if so, it'll cut the brewday in half, timewise. I can still put excess grains in a bag to finish the mash - doing so doubles the time to extract and will make me need hot water to sparge.
I am removing the DME (did not need it) and replacing it with Swaen Brown Supreme - 1lb...this should help with the body thinness and head retention and round this beer out further. Added 1 lb of rice hulls to help with circulation.
Ended up 67% efficiency. Didnt use the DME at all. Finished the brewday, Aerated with 2 minutes pure oxygen, used 1 tsp of yeast nutrient, 1 whirlfloc tablet. Get the bourbon and start preparing the wood chips 9/18/2023.
Larry used REDEMPTION Pre-Prohibition branded bourbon.
I am considering several, including
Wild Turkey 101 - Cheap but burny - might do well in a RIS.
Makers Mark 46 - Supposed to have a complex vanilla taste
Jefferson Reserve - Uh, breaks the bank but NICE
Buffalo Trace - Vanilla, Mint, Molasses
Bulleit KSB - Rye forward
Eijah Craig Small Batch 1789 - Vanilla, Nuts, Molasses, Sweet
Time to go get the bourbon (I chose EC 1789) and put 4 oz with my LD Carlson Mocha Oak chips so they can booze up until it is time to secondary.
Fermentation: Nothing much in first 8-10 hours, after that, I got a finger of Krausen and fermentation kicked into high gear...steady stream of CO2 in my blowoff vessel. Maintained for 5 days, then it slowed. Fearing a stall, I ramped the temp to 65 and later to 67. I get a burp of CO2 every 30-40 seconds now (Day 8) and I have a nice bed of sediment and clear dark beer. I ramped to 70 for 3-5 days to ensure complete attenuation and I will grab an F.G. sample at that time. Sample tested with hydrometer: F.G.: 1.021.
This is the fifth brew of this beer. I will use Nottingham since it's what I have on hand. My greatest issue is I don't want a yeast that will dry out the beer too much - Notty is badass and will ferment a truck if left in there long enough. Alcohol content is high enough to prevent that, I hope.
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Nelson's White Water Winter Warmer
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Holiday/Winter Special Spiced Beer
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5.5 Gallons |
1.059 |
1.013 |
6.02 |
30.85 |
16.01 °L
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927 |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 6.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.048 |
Efficiency: 82 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: 23.72 psi |
Creation
Date: 12/12/2020 12:12 AM |
Notes: Molasses in at end of boil. Aim for clean wort into the bucket.
As far as hops go, Magnum subsututes for Newport, if you can't find 'em.
I just use Newport because the local yard grows 'em and I find them an excellent bittering hop. It is Magnum lineage. Has a nice of whiff of balsamic to it when you open the satchel.
The recipe I base this on calls for magnum as well, so by all means, you are the boss man of your sauce man,,,
Luv ya's!
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St. Bernie's Little Brother
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Belgian Dark Strong Ale
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5.5 Gallons |
1.08 |
1.014 |
8.57 |
24.29 |
30.02 °L
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927 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7 Gallons |
Boil Time: 75 |
Boil Gravity: 1.05 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: dextrose |
Priming Amount: 5 oz |
Creation
Date: 10/15/2020 1:40 AM |
Notes: Add 14 LB grain to 4.75 gal water at 160.6 for first rest at 149, recirc after 10 min, hold additional 50 min.
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HVTPA
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Blonde Ale
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15 Litres |
1.059 |
1.015 |
5.76 |
27.22 |
6.62 °L
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927 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 17 Litres |
Boil Time: 30 |
Boil Gravity: 1.052 |
Efficiency: 84 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 23 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 4/27/2020 6:41 PM |
| Notes: |
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Two&Fro
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International Pale Lager
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23 Litres |
1.048 |
1.009 |
5.07 |
24.09 |
5.69 °L
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927 |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 26 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.042 |
Efficiency: 80 |
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: 4/18/2019 11:06 AM |
| Notes: |
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Basil Blonde Ale
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Blonde Ale
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5.5 Gallons |
1.05 |
1.012 |
4.93 |
17.97 |
4.46 °L
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927 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.037 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.75 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 11/13/2018 8:39 PM |
| Notes: |
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It's A Dog's Life!
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Strong Bitter
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13 Litres |
1.049 |
1.012 |
4.81 |
66 |
9.31 °L
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927 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 16.3 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.039 |
Efficiency: 68 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 5/14/2018 1:51 PM |
| Notes: |
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Old Strong Ale (GF)
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Old Ale
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2.5 Gallons |
1.061 |
1.015 |
5.97 |
34.18 |
14.45 °L
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927 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 3.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.043 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 2/23/2018 7:33 AM |
| Notes: |
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Nomi Ni Ikimashou!
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Clone Beer
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2.5 Gallons |
1.064 |
1.016 |
6.26 |
25.61 |
4.57 °L
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927 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 4 Gallons |
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: 68 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 4/6/2017 6:15 AM |
Notes: Converted from recipe found here: http://beerinjapan.com/bij/780/kiuchi-brewery-ibaraki/
Name is "let's go for a drink!" in japanese (according to google translate... :/)
飲みに行きましょう!
Spices should be added at flameout, and should all be ground together and added loose to the wort (this is apparently how it is done at Hitachi Nest) |
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Cajun Queen
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American IPA
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21 Litres |
1.062 |
1.01 |
6.76 |
54.03 |
6.18 °L
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927 |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 24 Litres |
Boil Time: 70 |
Boil Gravity: 1.054 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 12/29/2016 9:52 PM |
| Notes: |
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Sour
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Berliner Weisse
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12 Litres |
1.032 |
1.007 |
3.24 |
3.71 |
3.31 °L
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927 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 16 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.024 |
Efficiency: 60 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 1.25 |
Primary
Temp: 16 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 5/28/2016 1:47 PM |
Notes: Mash for 60 minutes.
Bring to boil for 5 min then cool to 40 degrees.
Add 7mL lactic acid (88%) when temp reaches 60 degrees. Target pH is 5.3
Add lacto w/o airing the wort.
Keep at 45 degrees for 2 days. Target pH is 3.7
Bring to boil for. Add hops.
Cool to 20 degrees and put in fermenter w airing.
Pitch Yeast
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First All-grain BIAB Summer Ale
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Blonde Ale
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4 Litres |
1.056 |
1.009 |
6.09 |
42.1 |
3.44 °L
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927 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 6.5 Litres |
Boil Time: 30 |
Boil Gravity: 1.034 |
Efficiency: 80 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 18 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/13/2016 11:33 AM |
| Notes: |
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Old Brown Shoe
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American Brown Ale
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2.7 Gallons |
1.061 |
1.013 |
6.35 |
72.97 |
19.92 °L
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927 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 4 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.041 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 67 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/9/2016 8:05 PM |
| Notes: |
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Bitza Red IPA
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Specialty IPA: Red IPA
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20 Litres |
1.063 |
1.012 |
6.68 |
55.88 |
12.51 °L
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927 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 28 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.045 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.75 |
Primary
Temp: 18 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 11/18/2015 1:46 AM |
| Notes: |
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Vienna/Nelson Smash!
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American Pale Ale
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3.3 Gallons |
1.071 |
1.013 |
7.51 |
46.16 |
7.69 °L
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927 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 3.3 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: 65 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 2/25/2015 8:09 PM |
| Notes: |
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Hoppy Amber Ale
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American Amber Ale
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5.25 Gallons |
1.053 |
1.011 |
5.54 |
32.61 |
12.62 °L
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926 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.25 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.038 |
Efficiency: 66 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.75 |
Primary
Temp: 62 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/20/2018 7:35 PM |
| Notes: |
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Black IPA
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Specialty IPA: New England IPA
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4 Gallons |
1.051 |
1.01 |
5.33 |
61.8 |
50 °L
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926 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 6 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.038 |
Efficiency: 47 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 80 ° F |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 2/7/2018 10:10 PM |
| Notes: |
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Smitty's No.4 "American IPA"
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American IPA
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10 Gallons |
1.066 |
1.012 |
7.09 |
60.74 |
11.75 °L
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926 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 14 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.047 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.5 |
Primary
Temp: 60 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 5/8/2017 1:45 PM |
| Notes: |
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Witbier
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Witbier
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40 Litres |
9.799 |
2.775 |
3.72 |
14.99 |
3.52 °L
|
926 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 48 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 8.2 |
Efficiency: 62 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Plato |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 2/15/2019 5:30 PM |
| Notes: |
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