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Top Knot
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Blonde Ale
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5.5 Gallons |
1.047 |
1.013 |
4.47 |
14.29 |
3.59 °L
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3.8K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 3.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: N/A |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: Priming Sugar |
Priming Amount: 5 oz. |
Creation
Date: 3/1/2012 8:12 PM |
Notes: Shooting for a Ale with a Stella like hop flavor.
C&B BRIESS PILSEN LIGHT $11.69
C&B MUTTONS EXTRA LIGHT $11.69
SAFALE US-05 11.5G $3.58
BRIESS CARAPILS MALT $1.79
LD Carlson Isinglass $0.89
EST COST $8 PER GAL.
BREW DATE 3-3-12 DAY AFTER HEAVY RAINS
20 min. steep of grain.
started yeast with 8 fl. oz. of brew.
Volume was 5.5 Gal and O.G. was just shy of 1.050 final was 1.012.
3-23-12 great taste. Needs one week more carbonation.
Bottle date 3-18-12
Good natural carbonation on 3-29-12 |
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Mandarina Bavaria Belgian Wit
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Witbier
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6.5 Gallons |
1.034 |
1.009 |
3.32 |
15.02 |
4.95 °L
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3.8K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.032 |
Efficiency: 35 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 67 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 11/27/2012 3:34 AM |
Notes: Added zest of 1 blood orange
Added 1 tablespoon of coriander
Both @ 15 min
Thought I had more hops. Chose not to dry hop with pellets.
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Belgian Golden Ale
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Belgian Golden Strong Ale
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5 Gallons |
1.071 |
1.018 |
7.39 |
13.05 |
4.53 °L
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3.8K |
4 |
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| Boil
Size: 2.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.142 |
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: 3/26/2015 11:41 PM |
| Notes: |
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Dirty Little Freak Clone
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British Brown Ale
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5 Gallons |
1.059 |
1.015 |
5.81 |
23.91 |
21.66 °L
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3.8K |
2 |
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| Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.098 |
Efficiency: 35 |
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: 5/29/2016 5:42 PM |
| Notes: |
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Hibiscus Juniper Mead
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Semi-Sweet Mead
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1 Gallons |
1.125 |
1.031 |
12.34 |
0 |
26.42 °L
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3.8K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 1 Gallons |
Boil Time: N/A |
Boil Gravity: 1.125 |
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: 2/27/2022 3:24 AM |
Notes: 3.3 lbs honey
1.5 oz. dried hibiscus petals
1 oz. juniper berries
water to 1 gallon
Bread yeast (boiled to make yeast nutrient)
Lalvin EC-1118 (Wine yeast, for fermenting)
Bring 3/4 gallons of water to a boil. Crack the juniper berries, then add them to the water. Add the hibiscus petals. Let steep for 30 minutes. Ladle off a bit into a small glass, and add some honey. Use that to rehydrate the EC-1118.
Ladle off another portion into a small pot. Rehydrate the bread yeast, then bring to a strong boil. Add the honey to the jar. Grab an extra pitcher, and strain the juniper-hibiscus mix into it. Add the mix to the jar.
By now everything should be cool. Add the boiled bread yeast to the jar. Add the hopefully now foamy EC-1118 to the jar. Measure the gravity, and adjust with honey or water to 1.120. |
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CRANBERRY SAUCE IPA
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American IPA
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5.5 Gallons |
1.062 |
1.012 |
6.62 |
57.71 |
6.2 °L
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3.8K |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.114 |
Efficiency: 35 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 65 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 9/13/2015 12:17 AM |
| Notes: HONEY IS OPTIONAL. THE CRANBERRY SAUCE SHOULD BE ENOUGH TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUGARS. CRANBERRY JUICE CONCENTRATE CAN BE ADDED TO SECONDARY TO BOOST FLAVOR |
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Australian IPA
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No Profile Selected |
5 Gallons |
1.053 |
1.015 |
5.05 |
33 |
9.92 °L
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3.7K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 2.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: N/A |
Efficiency: 70 |
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: 5/26/2012 11:21 PM |
| Notes: |
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Lc1 Lawnmower Cream Ale
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Cream Ale
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5.5 Gallons |
1.046 |
1.006 |
5.34 |
24.03 |
2.62 °L
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3.7K |
2 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.034 |
Efficiency: 40 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 70 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 8/28/2015 2:29 AM |
Notes: Quite a bit of corny sweetness Used instant rice and instant corn grits The second hops added a bit of grassy flavor |
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West Coast IPA
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American IPA
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5.5 Gallons |
1.052 |
1.012 |
5.18 |
57.62 |
5.24 °L
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3.7K |
2 |
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| Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 120 |
Boil Gravity: 1.095 |
Efficiency: 25 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 73 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 6/1/2016 5:54 PM |
| Notes: |
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Clementine Wheat
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American Wheat or Rye Beer
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5 Gallons |
1.057 |
1.014 |
5.65 |
55.35 |
4.34 °L
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3.7K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 6 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: N/A |
Efficiency: 75 |
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: 7/8/2012 1:03 AM |
| Notes: |
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Heavy Hoppy Wheat
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American Wheat or Rye Beer
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5 Gallons |
1.06 |
1.017 |
5.63 |
37.01 |
4.64 °L
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3.7K |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: N/A |
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: 11/29/2012 9:41 PM |
Notes: Steep at 165 for 30 minutes
Bring to boil
Drop in 1lb DME
first hop addition (0.5 cascade) at 30 minutes left
second hop addition (1oz columbus) at 10 minutes left
add DME near flameout
ice bath to room temperature
pitch yeast
voila
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Ben Loves Cider
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French Cider
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2 Gallons |
1.063 |
1.006 |
7.46 |
0 |
2.7 °L
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3.7K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 2 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: N/A |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: Corn Sugar |
Priming Amount: 2oz |
Creation
Date: 10/21/2012 10:15 PM |
| Notes: |
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Midnight Ryed
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Imperial IPA
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5.5 Gallons |
1.085 |
1.024 |
8.05 |
97.08 |
40 °L
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3.7K |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: N/A |
Efficiency: 30 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: Corn Sugar |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 3/14/2012 5:27 PM |
Notes:
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Mead Ale
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Braggot
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5.5 Gallons |
1.127 |
1.032 |
12.52 |
0 |
6.08 °L
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3.7K |
2 |
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| Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: N/A |
Efficiency: 70 |
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: 3/5/2012 6:34 PM |
| Notes: |
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Bob's Lake Effect Holiday Ale
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Holiday/Winter Special Spiced Beer
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5 Gallons |
1.069 |
1.023 |
6.05 |
31.75 |
12.2 °L
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3.7K |
5 |
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| Boil
Size: 5.4 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.064 |
Efficiency: 35 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.5 |
Primary
Temp: 68 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 12/26/2016 4:25 PM |
Notes: Double batch was brewed on 12-31-16.
Boil kettle #1 - 10 gal Mega Pot
Boil kettle #2 - 7 gal stainless steel pot
Additional water was added to the pre-boil pot to compensate for losses in evaporation and absorption. We were shooting for roughly a 6-8% loss in water volume during the boil process.
The cascade hops were added at the 55 minute mark or 5 min boil time instead of 10 min. We wanted to retain more of the hop essential oils and aromas in the wort.
The beer had quite a bit of sediment/trub in the pot as we experienced a few clogged hoses and a clogged pickup tube during the racking process from the boil kettle to the fermenter. Most of the sludge was due to hop material that had absorbed liquid wort. Next time it would be worth the effort to contain the hops in a cheesecloth bag or some type of strainer vessel.
10 gal brew pot #1 had additional water added after the boil to bring up the volume to roughly 5 gal. Not sure why there was a significant difference between pot #1 and pot #2 with regard to water losses during the boil. Perhaps pot #1 had a more vigorous boil.
Post-boil gravity was 1.075 in a 70 degree room.
Racked beer to keg on 1-22-17. Initial tasting was excellent. |
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Miller Light
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American Light Lager
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6 Gallons |
1.047 |
1.007 |
5.23 |
15.82 |
2.42 °L
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3.7K |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 8 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.035 |
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: 9/13/2018 1:06 PM |
| Notes: |
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Blanche De Bruges Clone
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Witbier
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5 Gallons |
1.05 |
1.014 |
4.71 |
20.09 |
4.22 °L
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3.7K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 3.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.071 |
Efficiency: 35 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.75 |
Primary
Temp: 70 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 2/28/2015 2:40 AM |
| Notes: Bottle with 1/2 cup clover or orange blossom honey mixed with 3/8 cup of corn sugar boiled in 2 cups of water |
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Panty Dropper Gluten Free Ale
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Belgian Blond Ale
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5.5 Gallons |
1.067 |
1.019 |
6.31 |
25.67 |
2.39 °L
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3.7K |
5 |
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Author:
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Thomas Keser
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| Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: N/A |
Efficiency: 35 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 68 ° F |
Priming Method: Honey |
Priming Amount: 1 Cup |
Creation
Date: 11/24/2012 3:18 AM |
| Notes: |
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The French Taunter Grisette
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Saison
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5.5 Gallons |
1.042 |
1.003 |
5.13 |
22.02 |
2.59 °L
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3.7K |
2 |
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| Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.027 |
Efficiency: 80 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 80 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/29/2015 1:01 AM |
Notes: Muntons Wheat DME is 55% Wheat, 45% Barley Malt
Using the above assumptions, fermentable quantities adjusted to achieve ~20% Wheat Malt.
After first 24 hrs of fermentation, raise temp. to 78-80 deg F.
Submitted bottle for pre-qualification tasting for 2015 Indian Valley Beer festival homebrew competition. Out of 25 entries, was 1 of 12 chosen to go to the event.
BJCP beer judges comments:
Farmhouse beer, a lot of carbonation, fantastic spicey character, almost too spicey for a Grisette. Doesn't taste table strength. Good heavy minerality. Exemplifes the yeast character well. Mineraly astringent finish. A little chalky. Overall good.
Turned out great! Won 1st place Popular vote and 1st place Judge's vote at 2015 Indian Valley "Brews for Books" Beer Festival. |
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Cream Stout
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Sweet Stout
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20 Litres |
1.059 |
1.023 |
4.73 |
24.26 |
40 °L
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3.7K |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 20 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.059 |
Efficiency: 35 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.75 |
Primary
Temp: 18 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 9/9/2013 1:17 PM |
| Notes: |
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