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Festbier
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Extra Special/Strong Bitter (ESB)
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5.5 Gallons |
1.053 |
1.013 |
5.13 |
42.19 |
11.74 °L
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342 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.042 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: sucrose |
Priming Amount: 1.2 oz |
Creation
Date: 7/31/2020 2:18 AM |
| Notes: |
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REBORN ALE
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American Pale Ale
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15 Litres |
1.049 |
1.01 |
5.06 |
30.74 |
5.41 °L
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342 |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 21 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.037 |
Efficiency: 73 |
Mash Thickness: 2.8 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 18 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 10/22/2024 5:37 PM |
| Notes: |
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Witbier / Strawberry Wit
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Witbier
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6.6 Gallons |
1.052 |
1.013 |
5.11 |
13.67 |
3.92 °L
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342 |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 8.14 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.041 |
Efficiency: 69 |
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: 8/15/2024 6:54 PM |
Notes: Based on meanbrews personal recipe. Adjust mash pH to 5.5. Using Citric/Malic/Tartaric because that's what I have on hand, so calc may be off -- start with like 3g and add more if needed. Allow fermentation to free rise from 70 degrees. Split into two kegs after primary, add strawberry juice to one half and keep keg cold to prevent referment.
Brewday: started with 9.5 gal, since I suspected that the 10.1 gal strike water recommended by BF was going to be more than my 12gal kettle could handle. Even at 9.5gal, still spilled over -- probably lost around half a gallon. Hit mash-in temp of 153 exactly. Only used 3g of acid blend to start, and glad I did because pH readings 10 min into mash were around 5.16 (did finally come up to 5.55). Temperature and hydrometer readings were really wonky throughout, I think because the grist was covering the entire bottom of the kettle and keeping heat and sugars trapped there. Kinda hate brewing with that bag...time to move on to something else for sure. Rinsed grains with 1qt of boiling water at end of the mash because I was concerned about gravity being low. I was right to be concerned -- even with the rinse, corrected pre-boil gravity was 1.033, at about 8.5 gal of volume. Boiled down to 8 gallons even to concentrate wort a bit before adding 60min hops. Realized that BF was accounting for the candi sugar in the mash, and that's throwing the SG off a bit, when the candi sugar won't be added until flameout. So probably corrected is more like 1.036-7, which is low but less absurd. I added an extra 1 oz of belgian candi sugar (so 6oz total) to again try to get back to a good gravity. Used whirlfloc (internet thinks it's fine for wit), clarityferm for gluten reduction, and put into fermenter at 70 degrees.
SG going into fermenter was 1.042. In addition to the problems mentioned above, I suspect that I just did not get a good enough stir inside the bag because the bag was so full and so cumbersome, and the boil kettle was also at capacity. This will be a very lightweight beer (oh well).
Results: Excellent beer, very clovey, a little sweet and quite malty. Probably the best I've made so far. Even the wife liked it.
Second brewday 10/18/24: My Saaz came in at 6.5% this time (woah!) so only using .65oz to get roughly the same IBUs. Have phosphoric this time for acid add. BF wants me to add 44mL, so I'll start with 30mL. |
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Baker’s Belgian
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American Light Lager
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5.5 Gallons |
1.047 |
1.009 |
5.11 |
16.96 |
3.37 °L
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342 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.087 |
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: 7/12/2024 8:07 PM |
| Notes: |
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2305 Piwakawaka - Kiwi Cream Ale 14/8
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Cream Ale
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50 Litres |
1.051 |
1.012 |
5.1 |
15.75 |
3.36 °L
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342 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 64 Litres |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.044 |
Efficiency: 80 |
Mash Thickness: 3 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 8/9/2023 2:22 AM |
Notes: Monday 14/8
Recipe based on Pelican - Kiwanda Cream Ale as copied and modified by Hallertau in their 09 Beer. Substituting Motueka instead of Mt Hood Hops. Going for 15 IBU's through Whirlpool addition at 90C only.
Don't forget to add yeast nutrient and Koppafloc with 10mins to go.
Mash 9.5kg Pilsner, 500gm Flaked Barley in 30L ( showing 38.5L on M. Tun sight glass.
30Litres ( treated 4ml Calc, Chlor & 4ml L.A. ) into mash tun Sunday 1550 from Kettle at 80C. Once into MT reading 66.5C at 1600. Drop to 42C overnight so have to bring temp up via recirc/HLT.
Mash in at 0835 at 55C recirculating through HLT to bring up to 67C
Initial pH 5.0 around 60-61C - pH 5.1 at 67-68C ( different reading by 1C between sensor and thermowell ).
Mash up to 68C at 0900. 66.5C on thermo at 0950 and pH5.4.
Start recirculating mash at 1005 at 66.3C through HLT at 75C - pH drop to 5.0 - 5.1 Stop recirculating Mash at 1035 with mash temp up to 74C.
Start sparging and transfer to kettle at 1035. Turn kettle on at 1042. Collect 60 Litres from mash top up to 64 with hot water.
Boiling well at 1124. Add 3gms ( 1/2tsp ) koppafloc and 8-10 gms ( large heaped tsp ) yeast nutrient at 1300.
Stop boil at 1312. Approximately 55L after boil.
Drop to 90C then add 125gms Motueka to Whirlpool at 1320 for 20 mins until 1340. ( temp creeping up reset PID to 90C and run a little cooling water thru C/Flow ). Keep recirculating from 1342 until ( 60C at 1350, 55C at 1354, 45C at 1400 ). Stop counterflow cooling at 45C at 1400. Let rest for 60 minutes until 1500 sitting at 45C.
Saturate 41gms BRY97 at 1454.
Turn on cold to C/Flow chiller and run to fermenter at 1500.
Collect about 42L from kettle top up to 50L from HLT ( 40C ).
Initial gravity 1052 - gravity after top up ( about 8L ) still 1052 = 80% efficiency. Approx 6L in kettle including hop trub. So 42 + 6 = 48L potentially.
Pitch yeast ( 40gms BRY97 ) at 1535 at 23.9C - fridge set to 19C to cool.
Start with HLT turned on 0730 to all cleaned up at1430 = 9 hours.
Go Well Piwakawaka Kiwi Cream Ale.
At 1830 temp at 18.3 raise setting to 19.5 and wrap in Electric Blanket.
Tues 15/8 0930 temp up to 19.8 no noticeable bubbling yet even after closing butterfly valve for a short time. 1200 light one smallish bubble every second has started. Temp still 19.8, Drop setting to 19C. 1400 Temp 19.6C slightly bigger bubble 2 per second. 1630 Temp 19.4C bubbling 3 per second a little stronger. 130 bubbling picked up a little faster not quite continuous but close.
Wed 16/8 Temp 19.4 good continuous bubbling. Gravity 1040 smelling and tasting very good. Hint of creaminess good sweet/ bitterness balance at this stage.
Thurs 17/8 0900 and 1350. Temp 18.9 still bubbling strong and continuously. Gravity 1024. Smell good and taste superb. lightly tropical with great crispness and balance. Yum.
Fri 18/8 1030 Temp 18.8C bubbling slowed to one blast of bubbles every second. Gravity 1014. 1545 slowed to every 2 secs.
Sat 19/8 Temp 18.9 bubbling a stream every 5 secs.
Mon 21/8 Temp 18.6 bump setting to 21.5C for D Rest, gravity looks like 1010. Hazy look to sample with yest settling out after 1 hour rest. Still tasting pretty good. 1700 temp up to 20.6C. 1900 21.2C
Tue 22/8 Temp 21.5C.
Wed 23/8 Temp 21.1 drop setting to 3C. 1330 temp down to 12C. 1700 temp 6.7C, 1800 5.4C. 1920 4.6C
Thurs 24/8 Temp 3.5C run off 600mls yeast for collection. 1400 temp 3.3C. 1640 temp 3C.
Fri 25/8 Temp 3.7C dump 1/2L yeast.
Sat 26/8 Temp 3.7 beer still quite hazy but bright, very slight sulphury and grainy smell, taste is great if not a little thin but very well balanced and easy drinking.
Mon 28/8 run off to 50L keg collect 45.86Litres.
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Pilsner Alemana Con Lutra
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German Pilsner (Pils)
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22 Litres |
1.049 |
1.01 |
5.09 |
36.21 |
3.72 °L
|
342 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 11.4 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.095 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 3.13 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 2/21/2023 4:17 PM |
| Notes: |
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GERMAN BADONKA-DUNKEL 2.25
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No Profile Selected |
2.25 Gallons |
1.051 |
1.013 |
5.06 |
5.91 |
22.65 °L
|
342 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 0.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.062 |
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: 5/16/2022 7:27 PM |
| Notes: |
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Depeated Pear
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No Profile Selected |
190 Gallons |
1.052 |
1.013 |
5.07 |
0 |
5.72 °L
|
342 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 2210 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.005 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 12/1/2021 10:23 PM |
| Notes: |
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APA
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American Pale Ale
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25 Litres |
1.051 |
1.013 |
5.06 |
21.15 |
6.22 °L
|
342 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 30 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.048 |
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: 4/22/2021 11:21 AM |
| Notes: |
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KOLSCH
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No Profile Selected |
281 Litres |
1.047 |
1.008 |
5.08 |
11.82 |
4.04 °L
|
342 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 294.16 Litres |
Boil Time: 75 |
Boil Gravity: 1.045 |
Efficiency: 77 |
Mash Thickness: 3 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.5 |
Primary
Temp: 19 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 8/3/2020 9:42 PM |
| Notes: |
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APA
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American IPA
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5 Litres |
1.05 |
1.011 |
5.12 |
197.08 |
7.39 °L
|
342 |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 5 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.05 |
Efficiency: 52 |
Mash Thickness: 3 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 19 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 7/17/2018 2:17 PM |
| Notes: |
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Kloof Longhorn PALE ALE
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American Pale Ale
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24 Litres |
1.048 |
1.009 |
5.06 |
13.57 |
5.64 °L
|
342 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 28.4 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.041 |
Efficiency: 72 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 6/11/2020 8:40 AM |
| Notes: |
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Rye Smile Pale Ale
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No Profile Selected |
5 Gallons |
1.052 |
1.013 |
5.11 |
41.36 |
7.76 °L
|
342 |
2 |
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Author:
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ScoundrelBrau
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| Boil
Size: 6 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.046 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/19/2020 8:02 PM |
| Notes: |
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Belga Pale Ale
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Belgian Pale Ale
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19 Litres |
1.049 |
1.011 |
5.05 |
26.85 |
18.11 °L
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342 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 28.5 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.039 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 3 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 22 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 8/19/2019 11:12 AM |
| Notes: |
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Vanilla Cream Ale
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Cream Ale
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285 Gallons |
1.051 |
1.012 |
5.11 |
16.65 |
7.25 °L
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342 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 330 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.044 |
Efficiency: 80 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 6/24/2019 10:49 PM |
| Notes: Dose keg with 3 vanilla bean tincture |
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Witbier
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Witbier
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21 Litres |
1.052 |
1.013 |
5.13 |
11.22 |
3.64 °L
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342 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 28.5 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.038 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 3.1 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 6/5/2019 1:26 PM |
| Notes: |
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Aussie Pale Ale 2nd
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American Pale Ale
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110 Litres |
1.051 |
1.011 |
5.13 |
35.01 |
6.88 °L
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342 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 130 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.043 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 3.6 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 20 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 4/26/2019 9:23 AM |
| Notes: |
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Irish West
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Irish Red Ale
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100 Litres |
1.048 |
1.009 |
5.13 |
17.48 |
13.53 °L
|
342 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 120 Litres |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.04 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 2.8 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.75 |
Primary
Temp: 18 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/8/2019 6:01 PM |
| Notes: |
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Alles Klar!
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Munich Helles
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20 Litres |
1.049 |
1.01 |
5.1 |
19.68 |
2.8 °L
|
342 |
0 |
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Author:
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Juho_L
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| Boil
Size: 25 Litres |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.039 |
Efficiency: 82 |
Mash Thickness: 4 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.75 |
Primary
Temp: 10 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 11/13/2018 9:25 PM |
| Notes: |
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Rye Red Sour Ale
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Flanders Red Ale
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1 Gallons |
1.051 |
1.012 |
5.12 |
13.5 |
19.29 °L
|
342 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 1.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.033 |
Efficiency: 35 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 80 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 9/19/2018 4:42 AM |
| Notes: |
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