Enigma IPA
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American IPA
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5 Gallons |
1.064 |
1.01 |
7.12 |
45.78 |
9.65 °L
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300 |
1 |
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Author:
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Dy
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Boil
Size: 6 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.058 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.5 |
Primary
Temp: 68 ° F |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: 9.56 psi |
Creation
Date: 5/5/2020 2:47 PM |
Notes: Named for the fact that there was seemingly no way it reached the ABV that it got to, the Enigma IPA is the house brew for Big Beard Brewing. The maiden voyage of the Enigma IPA was a SMASH brew. Originally brewed with just Pale Ale DME and Chinook hops, this IPA was clean and tasty but simple. For the second session, I've added some Caramel steeping grain and switched to some Citra hops for dry hopping. This is a living recipe that will change each and every session until it's perfect.
First Brew:
First brew session on this yesterday 5/17/2020.
I forgot to get distilled water so I used our city water. OG was closer to 1.070 with the same amount of DME as listed. Still pitched the originally planned two packets of West Coast Ale yeast. Oxygenated with an air pump for 20 minutes. Sprinkled yeast into wort and then gently stirred. Pitched the yeast a little warm at about 85 degrees; put the fermenter into the keezer to cool it down quickly.
Day 1:
Active fermentation started very quickly; started getting bubbles in the airlock after about two hours. Very active fermentation after about twelve hours. Fermentation temperature was a very consistent 68 degree F.
Day 4:
Highly active fermentation for about 48 hours followed by a clear slowdown over the next 24 hours. Gravity testing confirmed I widely underestimated my OG and how efficient this yeast would be. OG 1.070 & Current Gravity 1.007. Estimated ABV @ 8.2%. My guess is that the yeast efficiency was closer to 90%. Aroma is pretty great so far although my samples are coming from close to the bottom of a conical fermentor so there's a lot of trub. Trying to resist the urge to dry hop today and package over the weekend; one week isn't nearly enough for my yeast to clean up but it's tempting.
Day 9: Dry hopped 1 oz of Chinook pellet hops. Fermentor is sitting a little warm at 75 degrees. Moving it to the basement until it's ready for the cold crash. Flavor and aroma are surprisingly balanced. I thought with the high alcohol I would need more hops in the boil but maybe not.
Day 11: Cold crashed at 35 degrees for 24 hours. Transferred to keg and force carbed with the rocking method for about 2 minutes then set the gas to serving level to carb over the next few days.
It's actually very good. Needs more body. Definitely want to add some caramel malt. The hops work pretty well but I think I'll change the dry hopping hops to Cascade. It's not too boozy for the high alcohol content I ended up with. With some tweaks this will be perfect.
Recipe Notes:
Switched out the dry hopping hops to Citra.
Added 1lb of Caramel Crystal 20L Steeping Grains and subtracted 1lb of DME.
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AAA
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American Amber Ale
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1 Gallons |
1.056 |
1.011 |
5.88 |
0 |
9.99 °L
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300 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 2.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.022 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: dextrose |
Priming Amount: 1 oz |
Creation
Date: 6/3/2024 9:11 PM |
Notes: |
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Oat Cream IPA
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American IPA
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5 Gallons |
1.066 |
1.014 |
6.93 |
41.87 |
7.31 °L
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300 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 3.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.043 |
Efficiency: 80 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: dextrose |
Priming Amount: 5.5 oz |
Creation
Date: 1/9/2024 7:54 PM |
Notes: Steep grains for 30 min.
Add DME at 45 minutes of boil to prevent boil over.
Pitch a starter from previous batch of Belgian dubbel. |
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Pale Ale Tropical
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American IPA
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25 Litres |
1.059 |
1.008 |
6.65 |
35.75 |
9.11 °L
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300 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 33.05 Litres |
Boil Time: 75 |
Boil Gravity: 1.046 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 20 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 10/31/2022 4:49 PM |
Notes: |
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Belgian Honey Brown 1
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Belgian Golden Strong Ale
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1 Gallons |
1.118 |
1.023 |
12.48 |
40.21 |
36.17 °L
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300 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 1.25 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.095 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 5/8/2022 12:28 AM |
Notes: Primary fermentation done exclusively with Mangrove Jack. After primary is done, Lalvin added to finish fermentation and prepare for bottling. |
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Fresh Luna
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American IPA
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5 Gallons |
1.067 |
1.019 |
6.33 |
85.65 |
11.98 °L
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300 |
1 |
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Boil
Size: 5.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.061 |
Efficiency: 25 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.75 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 8/27/2021 2:07 AM |
Notes: Steep 5.5 gal to 170 degrees
Bring to boil add DME
Boil 90 minutes
Follow hops schedule |
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Kitchen Sink IPA
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American IPA
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1.5 Gallons |
1.061 |
1.012 |
6.52 |
53.94 |
7.07 °L
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300 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 1.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.061 |
Efficiency: 25 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 68 ° F |
Priming Method: sucrose |
Priming Amount: 1.5 oz |
Creation
Date: 7/24/2021 8:55 PM |
Notes: |
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Voss APA
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American Pale Ale
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14 Litres |
1.062 |
1.012 |
6.48 |
40.09 |
10.72 °L
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300 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 14 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.062 |
Efficiency: 74 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 35 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 5/12/2021 9:33 AM |
Notes: |
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First Base IPL
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Mixed-Style Beer
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5 Gallons |
1.046 |
1.007 |
5.16 |
60.53 |
7.77 °L
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300 |
1 |
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Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.032 |
Efficiency: 30 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 1.5 |
Primary
Temp: 62 ° F |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: 9.7 psi |
Creation
Date: 1/9/2021 7:57 PM |
Notes: |
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Smashing Pumpkin Beer
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Autumn Seasonal Beer
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5 Gallons |
1.053 |
1.013 |
5.27 |
9.34 |
15.74 °L
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300 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 2.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.107 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 9/13/2020 6:49 PM |
Notes: I added one 15 oz can of Pumpkin 30 minutes into the boil, added 2 additional TBSP pumpkin spice at the end of the boil. These additions resulted in a very light pumpkin flavor with a nice full spiciness. Not too sweet, and many compliments on a great fall beer!" |
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Synchronicity Extraordinaire Wheaten Saison
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Witbier
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5.8 Gallons |
1.037 |
1.007 |
3.9 |
57.04 |
6.45 °L
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300 |
0 |
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Author:
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accounts@guymontgomery.com
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Boil
Size: 6.8 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.032 |
Efficiency: 72 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 65 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: Keg with 6.4 PSI at 39F |
Creation
Date: 1/22/2017 11:20 PM |
Notes: Add honey at 55 minutes. |
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Witbier
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Witbier
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5.5 Gallons |
1.051 |
1.013 |
4.96 |
16.03 |
3.96 °L
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300 |
1 |
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Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.093 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 3/14/2020 11:03 PM |
Notes: |
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Roi De Belges
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Belgian Golden Strong Ale
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1 Gallons |
1.077 |
1.013 |
8.46 |
35.22 |
5.24 °L
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300 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 1.2 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.065 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 70 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/13/2020 3:39 AM |
Notes: |
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Copper Ale
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American Amber Ale
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5 Gallons |
1.05 |
1.012 |
4.91 |
21.18 |
9.37 °L
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300 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 3.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.071 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/11/2020 9:00 PM |
Notes: |
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MoBro IPA
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American IPA
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5.5 Gallons |
1.053 |
1.009 |
5.76 |
59.09 |
2.87 °L
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300 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.075 |
Efficiency: 35 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 7/28/2019 7:11 PM |
Notes: |
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Belgian Blonde ROTM
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Belgian Pale Ale
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5.5 Gallons |
11.757 |
3.309 |
4.51 |
29.65 |
5.23 °L
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300 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 3.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 18.1 |
Efficiency: 35 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Plato |
Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 7/8/2019 10:32 PM |
Notes: |
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All Together NEIPA
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Specialty IPA: New England IPA
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2.5 Gallons |
1.061 |
1.014 |
6.16 |
51.48 |
5.17 °L
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300 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 2.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.061 |
Efficiency: 35 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 12/28/2018 3:11 AM |
Notes: |
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Death Of A Bachelor
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American Stout
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2 Gallons |
1.055 |
1.01 |
5.83 |
17.34 |
32.16 °L
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300 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 1 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.11 |
Efficiency: 25 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 10/2/2018 2:36 AM |
Notes: 2 Vanilla Beans (One per 1 gallon fermenter), soaked in bourbon |
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Pumpkin
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Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer
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5 Gallons |
1.047 |
1.009 |
5 |
39.7 |
9.28 °L
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300 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 2.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.094 |
Efficiency: 50 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.5 |
Primary
Temp: 73 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 9/18/2018 2:26 PM |
Notes: |
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Sep 2018
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Specialty IPA: New England IPA
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5.5 Gallons |
1.081 |
1.022 |
7.74 |
0 |
5.28 °L
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300 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.148 |
Efficiency: 35 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 8/29/2018 8:41 PM |
Notes: |
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