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Blahzt
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American IPA
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20.8 Litres |
1.052 |
1.01 |
5.44 |
0 |
5.59 °L
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154 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 4 Litres |
Boil Time: 10 |
Boil Gravity: 1.27 |
Efficiency: 100 |
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: 11/25/2024 4:42 AM |
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Scott Bridge Vanilla-Hazelnut Porter
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Robust Porter
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5 Gallons |
1.063 |
1.015 |
6.4 |
43.54 |
37.12 °L
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154 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 6.97 Gallons |
Boil Time: 75 |
Boil Gravity: 1.045 |
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: 11/3/2025 10:23 PM |
Notes: Adapted from a Founders Porter clone recipe found on Homebrew Talk: https://homebrewtalk.com/threads/any-founders-porter-clone-recipes-or-info.160119/post-2063514
- Reduced Chocolate Malt from 1.25 to 1 lb
- Swapped out 6 oz Crystal Malt (120L) for 6 oz English Dark Crystal Malt (80L)
- MISTAKE: Munich Malt is a base malt, so I should not have steeped it as a specialty grain, at least not a whole pound of it. I'll see how the beer comes out with it steeped, but next time I will use 6 lbs of Gold LME and 2 lbs of Munich LME, without steeping any Munich Malt (OR do a partial mash, but I don't have the equipment for that yet). I might also reduce the amount of Carapils since there is a small amount of that in Briess Gold LME.
Brewing, Finishing, and Packaging Notes:
Brewed: Sunday, November 22nd, 2025
- OG: 1.057
Tested (first sample): Friday, December 5th, 2025
- FG: 1.013 or 1.014 (75% attenuation; 5.64% ABV)
- Raised temperature of primary fermnenter to 70 degrees
Tested (second sample): Sunday, December 7th, 2025
- FG: 1.012 (78% attenuation; 5.91% ABV)
Bottled (without hazelnut or vanilla additions): Sunday, December 7th, 2025
- 11 12-ounce bottles with fizzy drops
Hazelnut Addition: Sunday, December 7th, 2025
- Roasted 13 ounces of raw hazelnuts for 25 minutes at 325 degrees
- Blanched roasted hazelnuts in 190 degree water for 5 minutes, then transferred to bowl of ice water and rubbed off the skins as much as possible
- Added hazelnuts to “Depth Charge” stainless steel mesh filter infuser and dropped into primary fermenter
Tested (third sample) on Sunday, December 14th, 2025 (7 days of hazelnut infusion)
- Hazelnut aroma and flavor was subtle but present
- I considered leaving them in for a few more days, but I want to see how the subtler nuttiness works with the vanilla addition
Prepared Vanilla Tincture: Sunday, December 14th, 2025
- Mixed 3.5 teaspoons of vanilla bean paste into 3 teaspoons (1 tbsp) of bourbon and placed in refrigerator
- Planning to add vanilla tincture when kegging
Added Vanilla-Bourbon Tincture and Kegged: Wednesday, December 17th, 2025
- Added entire tincture (3.5 tsp mixed in 1 tbsp of bourbon)
- Racked into keg and set CO2 to 20 psi
Tasting Notes:
- Body is a bit lighter than I expected, I wonder if it would be worth using more Carapils next time. This could also be attributed to steeping the Munich malt instead of mashing.
- Vanilla flavor is present while not being too dominant, which I was concerned about. I would also be willing to add 1 more teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, but I assume any more would be too much and even 1 more teaspoon might produce more vanilla flavor than I like.
- Hazelnut is subtle and mostly shows on the finish; Next time, I will let the hazelnuts rest in the fermenter for at least 10 days.
- Overall, I'm very happy with this beer. It would be interesting to try this again with a more stout-like grain bill or with smaller adjustments that give it a fuller body.
Pre-Brew Notes:
- Will add detail for the hazelnut and vanilla additions for secondary after more research.
- I plan to add ~6-12 ounces of roasted, chopped hazelnuts for up to a week after primary fermentation is completed.
- I plan to add 1-2 tablespoons of vanilla bean paste mixed into vodka or bourbon after removing the hazelnuts.
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Mangrove Jack Pear Cider
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No Profile Selected |
5.5 Gallons |
1.017 |
1 |
2.21 |
0 |
0.49 °L
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154 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: N/A |
Boil Gravity: 1.031 |
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: 6/1/2025 3:06 PM |
| Notes: 6/1/25-one cider packet added to sugar in 5.5 gallons no boil |
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Time Warp
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No Profile Selected |
5.5 Gallons |
1.074 |
1.013 |
8.11 |
16.87 |
11.93 °L
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154 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.136 |
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: 4/16/2025 12:44 AM |
| Notes: |
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ESB
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No Profile Selected |
5.5 Gallons |
1.052 |
1.013 |
5.13 |
44.85 |
15.48 °L
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154 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 6.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 30 |
Boil Gravity: 1.044 |
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: 4/12/2025 2:21 AM |
| Notes: |
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RICE LAGER
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International Pale Lager
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27 Litres |
1.045 |
1.007 |
4.96 |
1.74 |
3.13 °L
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154 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 28.4 Litres |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.043 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 66 ° C |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: 1.64 bar |
Creation
Date: 3/20/2025 4:35 PM |
| Notes: |
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Fred Saison
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Saison
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12.7 Gallons |
1.047 |
1.004 |
5.62 |
0 |
3.99 °L
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154 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 13.7 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.044 |
Efficiency: 58 |
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: 1/1/2025 7:52 PM |
| Notes: |
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Awesome Recipe
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No Profile Selected |
5.5 Gallons |
1.079 |
1.02 |
7.75 |
22.8 |
17.67 °L
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154 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 6.84 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.052 |
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: 12/7/2022 3:11 AM |
| Notes: |
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Lager Neu
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Czech Pale Lager
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25 Litres |
1.042 |
1.011 |
4.14 |
0 |
2.8 °L
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154 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 32.1 Litres |
Boil Time: 75 |
Boil Gravity: 1.033 |
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: 8/8/2024 9:42 AM |
| Notes: |
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Awesome Recipe
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No Profile Selected |
2400 Litres |
1.048 |
1.008 |
5.27 |
0 |
4.84 °L
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154 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 2500 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.046 |
Efficiency: 85 |
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: 7/24/2024 1:24 AM |
| Notes: |
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Lemon Shandy
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No Profile Selected |
5 Gallons |
1.046 |
1.009 |
4.86 |
13.82 |
3.38 °L
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154 |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.032 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: 4.28 psi |
Creation
Date: 6/22/2024 12:46 PM |
| Notes: |
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Awesome Recipe
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Kölsch
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5.5 Gallons |
1.021 |
1.005 |
2.07 |
0 |
1.97 °L
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154 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: N/A |
Efficiency: 65 |
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: 4/16/2024 5:23 AM |
| Notes: |
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Citra Session
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No Profile Selected |
5.75 Gallons |
1.048 |
1.011 |
4.8 |
25.07 |
8.61 °L
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154 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.092 |
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: 4/14/2024 6:16 PM |
| Notes: |
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Awesome Recipe
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Maibock/Helles Bock
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23 Litres |
1.038 |
1.004 |
4.43 |
0 |
11.93 °L
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154 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 28.4 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.031 |
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: 4/5/2024 4:48 PM |
| Notes: |
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Awesome Recipe
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No Profile Selected |
10 Litres |
1.062 |
1.011 |
6.75 |
49.09 |
10.67 °L
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154 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 15.95 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.039 |
Efficiency: 65 |
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: 10/24/2023 9:46 AM |
| Notes: |
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Awesome Recipe
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No Profile Selected |
5 Gallons |
1.039 |
1.01 |
3.82 |
0 |
3.05 °L
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154 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 6.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.03 |
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: 4/20/2023 11:09 PM |
| Notes: |
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Nin
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American IPA
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20 Litres |
1.058 |
1.011 |
6.21 |
54.58 |
9.79 °L
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153 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 26.19 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.045 |
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: 3/28/2025 1:43 PM |
| Notes: |
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Scottish 80
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Scottish Export
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5.5 Gallons |
1.052 |
1.014 |
4.98 |
21.39 |
24.38 °L
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153 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.095 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 69 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 4/15/2025 4:07 PM |
| Notes: |
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Rest West Coast IPA
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American IPA
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20.8 Litres |
1.054 |
1.009 |
5.88 |
54.85 |
5.21 °L
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153 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 26.95 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.042 |
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: 5/13/2025 12:43 PM |
| Notes: |
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Simcoe/Chinook - Kegging
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American IPA
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5 Gallons |
1.058 |
1.011 |
6.17 |
48.03 |
5.92 °L
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153 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 2.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.116 |
Efficiency: 70 |
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: 7/30/2023 12:10 AM |
Notes: Simcoe/Chinook - kegging
Type – Extract:
Batch size: 5gal
Boil Size: 2.50 gal
Boil Time: 60 min
Fermentation Stage: Two Stages - 10 days primary, 10 days secondary
Original Gravity: 1.058
Final Gravity: 1.011
ABV: 6.17%
IBU: 48.03
Ingredients:
2.5 Gallons Tap Water
4 Gallons Bottled Water – Note: even though this is a 5 gal recipe you will need extra because of the fluid loss during the boil process
.5lb Caramel 10L Grain
.5lbs Vienne 20L
1lb Rahr 2 Row Grain
.5lbs Carapils Grain
.5lbs Carahell Grain
6bs Golden LME
3oz Simcoe Hops
2oz Chinook Hops
1 Safale US-05
Procedure:
Start with 2.5 gal tap water, add grain to cold water and heat water to 165 degrees, and steep grains for 45 minutes
Remove grains and bring wort to boil
Remove pot from heat, add 6lbs LME, and return wort to boil
Add 1oz Simcoe hops and boil for 60 minutes
Add 1oz Simcoe and Chinook hops and boil for 10 minutes
Add 1oz Simcoe and Chinook hops and boil for 2 minutes
Remove pot and enough bottled water to bring the specific gravity to 1.058
Cool wort to 70 degrees
Add 1 pack of Safale US-05 yeast
Fermentation:
Primary 10 days, Secondary 10 days
Kegging:
Keg and set CO2 to 20psi for 4 - 5 days
Reduce CO2 to 5 - 7psi, pour and enjoy
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