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Wanna Smell My Fingers? Fresh-hop Double IPA
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Imperial IPA
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5 Gallons |
1.091 |
1.023 |
8.9 |
90.83 |
7.04 °L
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1.5K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: N/A |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 2/25/2011 3:44 PM |
| Notes: |
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Heady Topper Clone
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American IPA
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12 Gallons |
1.081 |
1.017 |
8.39 |
75.78 |
6.1 °L
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1.5K |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 13.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.072 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.0 |
Primary
Temp: 68 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 3/24/2015 5:09 PM |
| Notes: |
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No Escape NEIPA
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Specialty IPA: New England IPA
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23 Litres |
1.077 |
1.009 |
9.35 |
29.4 |
7.59 °L
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1.5K |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 26 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.068 |
Efficiency: 67 |
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: 3/30/2020 3:54 AM |
| Notes: |
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Bathtub IPA
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American IPA
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5 Gallons |
1.072 |
1.018 |
7.1 |
63.19 |
9.34 °L
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1.5K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.119 |
Efficiency: 35 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 76 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 5/14/2015 4:25 PM |
| Notes: |
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Prince Titus II
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Robust Porter
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2.5 Gallons |
1.09 |
1.034 |
7.38 |
67.15 |
50 °L
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1.5K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 4 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.057 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 1.0 |
Primary
Temp: 66 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 11/7/2015 7:39 PM |
Notes: http://pricelessbrewing.github.io/BiabCalc/
Started with a bit over 4.3 gallons. Required an extra 15-20 minutes of boil to hit OG. In the future I would use about 4 gallons to hit 2.5 batch size. Boil off was about 1.1 gallon / hour.
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Bourbon Barrel Porter
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Brown Porter
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11 Gallons |
1.077 |
1.017 |
7.82 |
45.92 |
40.93 °L
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1.5K |
2 |
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| Boil
Size: 14 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.06 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 2 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 2/13/2017 7:15 PM |
| Notes: |
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Goose Me IPA
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American IPA
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5.75 Gallons |
1.064 |
1.011 |
7.14 |
43.11 |
9.27 °L
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1.5K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.052 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.75 |
Primary
Temp: 74 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 10/20/2016 1:50 AM |
| Notes: 2 Packets or Slurry |
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Pilsner Urquell Clone
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Czech Premium Pale Lager
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5 Gallons |
1.05 |
1.015 |
4.67 |
47.72 |
3.84 °L
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1.5K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 8 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.035 |
Efficiency: 60 |
Mash Thickness: 1.4 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.75 |
Primary
Temp: 50 ° F |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: 23.72 psi |
Creation
Date: 3/31/2024 3:22 AM |
Notes: Fermentation:
Cooling: Immediately cool the wort to around 50°F (10°C) to prepare for pitching the yeast.
Pitching: After aerating the wort thoroughly, pitch the yeast. Using a yeast starter is highly recommended to ensure a strong and healthy fermentation, especially important for lager yeasts.
Pressure Fermentation: Ferment the beer under a pressure of 10-15 psi. This suppresses ester and fusel alcohol production, allowing for a clean fermentation. Pressure fermentation can also permit slightly higher fermentation temperatures, potentially up to 60°F (15.5°C), without sacrificing the clean flavor profile desirable in a Czech Pilsner.
Diacetyl Rest: Towards the end of fermentation, allow the temperature to rise to 60°F (15.5°C) for 48 hours. This helps the yeast metabolize any diacetyl, preventing off-flavors in the final beer.
Lagering: After the diacetyl rest, reduce the temperature to 35°F (1.7°C) and lager for 4-6 weeks. This step is crucial for developing the crisp, clean character of the beer.
Packaging:
Carbonation: Target 2.2-2.5 volumes of CO2 for authentic Czech Pilsner carbonation. This can be achieved through bottle conditioning or forced carbonation in a keg.
Conditioning: After carbonation, the beer benefits from further cold conditioning. Allow it to condition at lagering temperatures for at least two weeks before serving to ensure the flavors have melded and the beer has clarified.
Additional Tips:
Water Chemistry: The soft water profile is key to a Czech Pilsner. Adjust your water chemistry to mimic that of Plzeň, focusing on keeping the mineral content low to highlight the malt and hops.
Decoction Mashing: This traditional method enhances the malt profile and complexity of the beer. It's time-consuming but contributes significantly to the authenticity and depth of flavor in the final product.
Yeast Health: Starting with a healthy yeast culture is vital for clean lager fermentation. A yeast starter will help ensure you have enough viable cells for a clean, vigorous fermentation.
Patience: The lagering phase is essential for achieving the characteristic clean, crisp profile of a Czech Pilsner. Don't rush this step; the longer lagering period will reward you with a clearer, more refined beer.
By following this detailed recipe and process, you should be well on your way to brewing a delicious Czech Pilsner that pays homage to the traditional styles of the Czech Republic. Enjoy the brewing process and the resulting beer!
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Common Room ESB
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Extra Special/Strong Bitter (ESB)
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5.5 Gallons |
1.051 |
1.014 |
4.86 |
34.29 |
10.95 °L
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1.5K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.038 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.4 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/2/2014 6:50 PM |
| Notes: |
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Leftovers Dark Mild
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Dark Mild
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5.5 Gallons |
1.037 |
1.012 |
3.29 |
21.24 |
22.4 °L
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1.5K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.029 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 68 ° F |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: 9.62 psi |
Creation
Date: 7/14/2019 8:55 PM |
| Notes: This beer advanced to the second round of NHC out of 3 |
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SchuBrew English Mild 2018
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Dark Mild
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5.5 Gallons |
9.523 |
2.467 |
3.73 |
21.07 |
21.35 °L
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1.5K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 7 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Plato |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 64 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/1/2018 6:09 PM |
| Notes: |
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Kirishima Red II
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Irish Red Ale
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9 Litres |
1.045 |
1.009 |
4.7 |
24.14 |
15.69 °L
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1.5K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 6 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.068 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.75 |
Primary
Temp: 17 ° C |
Priming Method: Secondary |
Priming Amount: 60g |
Creation
Date: 7/7/2017 4:54 AM |
Notes: FG taken at bottling was 1.005 (calibated for warm temp of 23.5, ambient temp 30 at least.). Attentuation of 89% according to the abv calculator. Much higher than expected. Don't know why, ferm temps were constant for 16 days. Perhaps too much yeast, so slight over-attenuation.
Bottled via secondary with a racking cane.
At two weeks (conditioning) hops are still quite forward. Colour is not as much red, as brown. Taste is clean with some malt complexity, some bread. Not much in the way of esters, which I think is in keeping with the style.
Improvements for next time. Fuggles hops, caraamber and/or carared, perhaps lose the chocolate malt. The pilsner and pale ale malt worked well in keeping it quite a clean and light tasting. Keep Nottingham yeast. |
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American Lager 2 Gallons
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American Lager
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2.2 Gallons |
1.044 |
1.01 |
4.45 |
10.12 |
2.77 °L
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1.5K |
2 |
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| Boil
Size: 3.25 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.03 |
Efficiency: 72 |
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: 5/5/2017 8:30 PM |
| Notes: |
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Dr Rudi Single Hop Pale Ale
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Blonde Ale
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21 Litres |
1.039 |
1.009 |
3.95 |
26.22 |
5.87 °L
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1.5K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 24 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.034 |
Efficiency: 65 |
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: 4/16/2016 11:30 AM |
| Notes: |
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Not Bitter But Thirsty!
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Best Bitter
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5.5 Gallons |
1.051 |
1.016 |
4.59 |
29.1 |
12.12 °L
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1.5K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 6.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.043 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.4 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.25 |
Primary
Temp: 65 ° F |
Priming Method: Force carb |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 12/1/2015 5:50 AM |
| Notes: |
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A Pale Kind Of Bitter
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Best Bitter
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25 Litres |
1.045 |
1.012 |
4.33 |
28.7 |
13.07 °L
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1.5K |
1 |
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Author:
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| Boil
Size: 28 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.04 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 1.0 |
Primary
Temp: 20 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 11/9/2015 6:07 PM |
| Notes: |
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Lanakai Coconut Brown
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Southern English Brown
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5.5 Gallons |
1.046 |
1.009 |
4.78 |
14.14 |
22.01 °L
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1.5K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.033 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 72 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 9/22/2015 7:51 PM |
| Notes: |
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Summer Ale As Brewed By Samuel Adams
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American Pale Ale
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5 Gallons |
1.053 |
1.014 |
5.21 |
30.42 |
4.12 °L
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1.5K |
0 |
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Author:
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dalex299
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| Boil
Size: 7 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.038 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 65 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 7/12/2015 12:41 PM |
| Notes: |
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Belgian Blonde Ale (16E)
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Belgian Pale Ale
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2.5 Gallons |
1.052 |
1.012 |
5.28 |
25.73 |
8.01 °L
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1.5K |
0 |
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Author:
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mschneidt
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| Boil
Size: 3.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.037 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.0 |
Primary
Temp: 70 ° F |
Priming Method: Bottle Conditioned |
Priming Amount: 1.5 |
Creation
Date: 4/8/2015 12:57 PM |
| Notes: optional addition of ginger to the last 10 minutes of the boil |
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Munich Light
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Cream Ale
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5.5 Gallons |
1.045 |
1.013 |
4.24 |
16.64 |
4.09 °L
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1.5K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.082 |
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: 1/21/2015 1:13 AM |
| Notes: |
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