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First Pale Ale
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American Pale Ale
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6 Gallons |
1.055 |
1.013 |
5.55 |
41.9 |
6.12 °L
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286 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.31 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.05 |
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: 3/24/2020 4:23 PM |
| Notes: |
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Schlussel Stike (Alt Clone)
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Altbier
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5 Gallons |
1.061 |
1.015 |
5.99 |
40.41 |
9.89 °L
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286 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 30 |
Boil Gravity: 1.051 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 1.0 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: 14.39 psi |
Creation
Date: 2/4/2025 2:10 AM |
Notes: Schlüssel Stike clone
(5 gallons/19 L, all-grain)
OG = 1.061 FG = 1.015
IBU = 38 SRM = 12 ABV = 6%
Ingredients
12.4 lbs. (5.6 kg) Pilsner malt
2.5 oz. (71 g) Weyermann Carafa® Special II malt
8.6 AAU Hallertau Tradition hops (30 min.) (1.3 oz./38 g at 6.5% alpha acids)
10 AAU Perle hops (30 min.) (1.3 oz./38 g at 7.5% alpha acids)
1 tsp. Irish moss (15 min.)
White Labs WLP036 (Düsseldorf Alt), Wyeast 1007 (German Ale), or SafAle K-97 yeast
¾ cup corn sugar (if priming)
Step by Step
I currently use all Weyermann malts for my German beers. Feel free to substitute any high-quality malt of the same type and color from a different supplier. However, it is critical that the Carafa® Special only be substituted with another dehusked malt. Otherwise, the beer will turn out roasty. The Düsseldorf brewers often use whole hops, but pellets are seen more often these days. Just make sure that the hops you use are German-grown varieties.
The water profile in Düsseldorf favors chloride-to-sulfate at 1.26-to-1 and is moderately hard. If your water is soft, a bit of gypsum and calcium chloride will help.
A step mash is standard for altbier. The step mash for this recipe starts at 133 °F (56 °C) and then progresses through 144 °F (62 °C), 158 °F (70 °C), and 169 °F (76 °C). Keep the first rest short, just long enough to see that you hit your strike temperature. Then rest 20 to 30 minutes each on the next two rests and finally rise to the mash out temperature. Sparge slowly with 170 °F (77 °C) water, collecting wort until the pre-boil kettle volume is around 6.75 gallons (25.5 L).
The total wort boil time is 90 minutes. Add the Hallertau and Perle hops with 30 minutes remaining in the boil. Add Irish moss or other kettle finings with 15 minutes left in the boil. Chill the wort to 63 °F (17 °C) and transfer to an open fermentation bucket or bin. Aerate thoroughly if using a liquid strain and then pitch the yeast.
The beer should warm with fermentation activity. If it appears to be fermenting too hot, above 73 °F (23 °C), you can move the fermentation to a cooler area. If fermentation seems sluggish at all after the first 24 hours, move fermentation to a warmer area. With healthy yeast, fermentation should be complete within a few days, but do not rush it.
If you wish to more closely mimic the real thing, you can rack the beer over to a keg with a spunding valve when it reaches 1.016 SG and let natural fermentation develop carbonation. Alternatively, ferment it out completely and then force carbonate or rack to a bottling bucket, add priming sugar, and bottle. Target a carbonation level of 2.8 volumes. After a month or more of cold conditioning at near-freezing temperatures the beer should be ready to enjoy.
Extract with grains option: Replace the Pilsner malt with 7 lbs. (3.2 kg) of Pilsen dried malt extract. Begin by placing the crushed Carafa® malt in a muslin bag and steep it in 4 gallons (15 L) of water as it heats up to 170 °F (77 °C). Remove grains, allowing the liquid to drip back into the kettle. Remove from heat and stir in the dried malt extract. Stir until completely dissolved. Bring wort up to a boil and stir in the hops. Boil for 30 minutes.
After the boil is complete, chill to 63 °F (17 °C) and top up fermenter to 5.25 gallons (20 L) with water.
Follow the remainder of the all-grain recipe for fermentation and packaging instructions.
Written by Jamil Zainasheff
Issue: March-April 2024 |
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Max's Pale Ale
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American Pale Ale
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3.5 Gallons |
1.05 |
1.009 |
5.3 |
34.06 |
24.34 °L
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286 |
2 |
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| Boil
Size: 5.08 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.034 |
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: 12/2/2023 10:56 PM |
| Notes: |
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Tropical Dinkel Ale
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Blonde Ale
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5.5 Gallons |
1.019 |
1.005 |
1.82 |
0 |
1.92 °L
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286 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.034 |
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: 8/2/2021 1:25 PM |
| Notes: |
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Redbean Weizen, Ver. 1
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Weissbier
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21 Litres |
1.055 |
1.011 |
5.73 |
7.79 |
3.58 °L
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286 |
0 |
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Author:
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SOMA
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| Boil
Size: 11 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.104 |
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: 5/22/2021 7:15 AM |
| Notes: |
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Noopers Stout
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American Stout
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25 Litres |
1.07 |
1.014 |
7.34 |
0 |
31.28 °L
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286 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 20 Litres |
Boil Time: 20 |
Boil Gravity: 1.088 |
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: 2/2/2021 12:56 AM |
Notes: 500g Dark Malt, 250g Powdered Corn Syrup, 500g Muscovado, and 250g Dextrose
1.7kg coopers stout kit
steeping 0.3kg choc malt, 0.2kg roasted crystal |
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Rudolf Lundgren Amber Pale Ale
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American Pale Ale
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20 Litres |
1.053 |
1.011 |
5.49 |
70.01 |
6.71 °L
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286 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 13 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.082 |
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: 10/19/2020 4:26 PM |
| Notes: |
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Awesome Recipe
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American Amber Ale
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5.5 Gallons |
1.059 |
1.013 |
6.05 |
19.29 |
17.38 °L
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286 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.108 |
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: 9/5/2020 7:44 PM |
| Notes: |
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NB Sierra Madre Pale Ale
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American Pale Ale
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5 Gallons |
1.057 |
1.013 |
5.71 |
42.85 |
8.02 °L
|
286 |
1 |
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Author:
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Razz
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| Boil
Size: 6.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.043 |
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: 8/29/2020 10:15 PM |
| Notes: |
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Citra IPA
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American IPA
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23 Litres |
1.055 |
1.008 |
6.13 |
70.36 |
5.74 °L
|
286 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 9.5 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.038 |
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: 6/7/2020 12:31 PM |
| Notes: |
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Sunrise Ale
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American Pale Ale
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1 Gallons |
1.056 |
1.013 |
5.6 |
31.14 |
9.6 °L
|
286 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 1.15 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.046 |
Efficiency: 30 |
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: N/A |
Creation
Date: 4/16/2018 9:24 PM |
Notes: Steep grains for 20 minutes prior to boil at 160 degrees (+/- 10 degrees).
During dry hop use zest from 1 normal sized grapefruit, reduce inner white part, just rind, cut into 1 in2 pieces. Soak in vodka briefly before putting them into carboy for disinfectant. |
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Kama Citra Session IPA
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American IPA
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5 Gallons |
1.046 |
1.009 |
4.8 |
52.51 |
7.73 °L
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286 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.077 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 3/22/2020 5:11 PM |
| Notes: |
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Award Winner IPA
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American IPA
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5.5 Gallons |
1.074 |
1.02 |
7.06 |
24.99 |
3.86 °L
|
286 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.054 |
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: 1/9/2020 12:38 AM |
| Notes: |
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The Bitter End
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American Pale Ale
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5.5 Gallons |
1.055 |
1.015 |
5.27 |
31.96 |
4.72 °L
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286 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.1 |
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: 11/10/2019 2:00 AM |
| Notes: |
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Class Is In Session (SIPA)
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American IPA
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5.5 Gallons |
1.037 |
1.007 |
3.98 |
53.49 |
9.73 °L
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286 |
1 |
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Author:
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AdamCrum
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| Boil
Size: 4 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.052 |
Efficiency: 60 |
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 oz |
Creation
Date: 9/3/2019 9:39 PM |
| Notes: This is a Sessions strength American IPA. Session beers are those that are usually at max 4% ABV. This recipe should yield a 3.8% citrusy and easily crushible IPA that will bring class to session for all of your friends that think an IPA has to fit into one category. |
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Phat Tyre
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American Amber Ale
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5 Gallons |
1.053 |
1.01 |
5.61 |
36.19 |
11.16 °L
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286 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.053 |
Efficiency: 35 |
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: 8/17/2019 10:30 AM |
| Notes: |
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Awesome Recipe
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Weizenbock
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5 Gallons |
1.077 |
1.02 |
7.52 |
24.91 |
23.17 °L
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286 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.129 |
Efficiency: 35 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 8/8/2019 8:46 PM |
| Notes: |
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Fat Squirrel IPA
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American IPA
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6.5 Gallons |
1.049 |
1.01 |
5.01 |
0 |
3.6 °L
|
286 |
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: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 3/16/2019 2:24 PM |
| Notes: |
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Awesome Recipe
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English Porter
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5 Gallons |
1.037 |
1.007 |
3.94 |
35.55 |
44.4 °L
|
286 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.037 |
Efficiency: 10 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.5 |
Primary
Temp: 70 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 8/30/2018 1:03 AM |
| Notes: |
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Innominate IPA
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American IPA
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5 Gallons |
1.055 |
1.011 |
5.88 |
93.49 |
7.52 °L
|
286 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 6.91 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.043 |
Efficiency: 35 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 1.0 |
Primary
Temp: 65 ° F |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 8/25/2018 4:57 AM |
Notes: Need to have higher pitch rate for high gravity beers. Pitch rate calculated at 0.45, based on assumed 12B cells/g (8-18B per Fermentis).
Next time buy 2 yeast packets.
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