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Boil Size: 8 Gallons

Boil Time: 75

Boil Gravity: 1.036

Efficiency: 73

Mash Thickness: 1.75

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 0.35

Primary Temp: N/A

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: 4 oz

Creation Date: 8/1/2023 10:52 AM

Notes: 1800 mil starter

dissolve cocoa powder with 5 oz corn sugar
in 1 qt hot water to make syrup.Add syrup
45 minutes into the boil.

2-3 vanilla beans soaked for a week
in rum added to secondary.

This beer finished at 1.020 due to the
unfermentables and high mash temp.
The F.G was 5.0 a bit lower than
expected.Efficiency was way off.

In my 14 years of brewing this is my
personal favorite beer.
Head retention and lacing last to the
bottom of the glass.

Batch #2 finished at 1.015 and shows
in final ABV.This is where I want this
beer to finish,it is more to the style.

Brewhouse efficiency was around 62% in first batch.Batch #2 was 73% which is
about right for my system.

ABV 5.70 nice winter beer with some
alcohol warmth.First batch was thin.
Chewy,nice chocolate-coffee flavors
with a touch of vanilla.

I`ve made 4 batch`s of this and found
that this last batch from 1-2-14 has hit
it`s peak after 4 months.
The longer it ages the better it gets.

Batch 3 and 4 I made this year (2014)
Jan. and April.I`ve got it dialed in
at 5.70 ABV and recipe is solid at 70%
efficiency.If you try this recipe I hope
you have good luck with it.The rum and vanilla beans are what make this standout
for the final taste and richness.I would
recommend to age at least 2 months.

Great Holiday brew - enjoy-

- Cheers -

Author:

danders1999

Boil Size: 7.36 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.041

Efficiency: 75

Mash Thickness: N/A

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: BIAB

Pitch Rate: 1.0

Primary Temp: 68 ° F

Priming Method: co2

Priming Amount: 9.72 psi

Creation Date: 11/17/2024 9:53 PM

Notes: DESIGN POINTS :
- Using Maris Otter instead of 2-row cause I love it in anything brown/stout-ish.
- G&T didn't have Crystal 120 so I subbed Special B (98-120L), and opted for Pale Chocolate (200-250L) for the Choc Malt.
- Not doing live pH test & adjustment, just going to go with the BrewersFriend calc and target 1 point lower than projected since I always seem to come out higher.
- Not adjusting water profile for Pumpkin as it is claimed to be pH neutral. Am mashing in 8F higher instead of normal 6F, to account for the additional cool/roomtemp pumpkin from fridge.
- Targeting a bit more total water volume in case the pumpkin retains some water after mash-out.

KEY STEPS:
1) At mash-in temp, take about 1/2 gallon of the hot mash water. before adding grain, add it to the pumpkin and stir to break up big clumps, yielding a slurry.
2) Mash-in grains & stir, then add warm pumpkin slurry to the mash.
3) Test pH after 10min for notes/next brew addition adjustments.
4) Add Fermcap prior to boil.
5) Reyhdrate yeast (see below).
6) Add Whirlfloc near boil end for clarity.
7) Ferment at 68F for 3 to 4 weeks.
8) Add PMB when kegging.

*****
PREP PUMPKIN
Use pie pumpkin and/or butternut squash (if brown ale) about 10 pounds in total weight (to yield 3-5 lb net per 5-gallon batch).
Halve the pumpkin, remove pulp and seeds, and cut the halves into pieces about 6 inches long. Arrange the pieces on a foil-lined cookie sheet, and sprinkle them liberally with brown sugar. Roast in the oven at 375°F until soft (approx 1.5-2.5hrs). During roasting, the brown sugar will melt and caramelize onto the pumpkin, providing extra flavor. Remove from oven and let cool. Peel off the skin, dice into large cubes (being sure to save the juice for its color and flavor), mash to a pulp, and store in a covered bowl in the fridge. On brew day, let the pumpkin warm to room temperature.

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YEAST REHYDRATION INFO

Source: https://fermentis.com/en/product/safale-us%E2%80%9105/ .

1) Sprinkle the yeast in minimum 10 times its weight (~1/2 cup) of sterile water (not RO or distilled) or boiled & hopped wort at 25 to 29°C (77°F to 84°F).
2) Leave to rest 15-30 minutes.
3) Gently stir and pitch the resultant cream into the fermentation vessel.

Author:

Boil Size: 25 Litres

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.052

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: 6/26/2024 3:55 AM

Notes:

Author:

ransh

Boil Size: 45.68 Litres

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.051

Efficiency: 70

Mash Thickness: N/A

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: BIAB

Pitch Rate: 0.35

Primary Temp: N/A

Priming Method: co2

Priming Amount: 3.56 bar

Creation Date: 3/10/2024 8:03 PM

Notes: תאריך 02.04.24 קריאת ראשונה 1045.6
ניוצ'יל ל24 שעות.
תאריך 04.04.24 הגשת שמרים לשני המיכלים.
תאריך 16.04.24 קריאה סופית 1010 למיכל 1.
חיבות והשהייה
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הוספת 140 גרם סוכר ענבים ובקבוק.

Author:

Olly

Boil Size: 22 Litres

Boil Time: N/A

Boil Gravity: 1.057

Efficiency: 75

Mash Thickness: 2.3

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 0.5

Primary Temp: 34 ° C

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 3/4/2024 11:27 AM

Notes:

Author:

Boil Size: 28.4 Litres

Boil Time: 30

Boil Gravity: 1.042

Efficiency: 65

Mash Thickness: N/A

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 0.35

Primary Temp: 19 ° C

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 1/8/2024 7:33 AM

Notes:

Author:

Boil Size: 7.5 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.037

Efficiency: 75

Mash Thickness: N/A

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 0.35

Primary Temp: N/A

Priming Method: sucrose

Priming Amount: 4.1 oz

Creation Date: 12/25/2023 9:00 AM

Notes:

Author:

zero_wing

Boil Size: 4 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.037

Efficiency: 75

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: 12/9/2023 9:12 PM

Notes:

Author:

Derek6686

Boil Size: 7.08 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.044

Efficiency: 80

Mash Thickness: N/A

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: BIAB

Pitch Rate: 0.5

Primary Temp: N/A

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 11/29/2023 2:49 AM

Notes:

Author:

Forbidden Grain

Boil Size: 9.34 Gallons

Boil Time: 90

Boil Gravity: 1.04

Efficiency: 87

Mash Thickness: 1.5

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 0.35

Primary Temp: 64 ° F

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 9/16/2023 2:46 PM

Notes:

Author:

Boil Size: 20 Litres

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.038

Efficiency: 70

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: 9/13/2022 2:11 PM

Notes:

Author:

Petbli

Boil Size: 28.5 Litres

Boil Time: 30

Boil Gravity: 1.038

Efficiency: 70

Mash Thickness: N/A

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: BIAB

Pitch Rate: 0.35

Primary Temp: 25 ° C

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 7/12/2023 7:57 PM

Notes:

Author:

travelinghoptista@gmail.com

Boil Size: 7.33 Gallons

Boil Time: 90

Boil Gravity: 1.038

Efficiency: 70

Mash Thickness: 1.5

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 0.35

Primary Temp: N/A

Priming Method: co2

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 7/4/2023 4:50 PM

Notes:

Author:

Boil Size: 28.5 Litres

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.043

Efficiency: 70

Mash Thickness: 4

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 0.35

Primary Temp: 20 ° C

Priming Method: co2

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 3/3/2023 8:36 AM

Notes:

Author:

Boil Size: 31.59 Litres

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.044

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: 1/27/2023 10:05 AM

Notes:

Author:

pctaylo2

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: co2

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 1/21/2023 4:01 PM

Notes:

Author:

brewGDS

Boil Size: 22 Litres

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.049

Efficiency: 70

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: 1/11/2023 4:34 PM

Notes:

Author:

Tiger Island Beer Co

Boil Size: 4.57 Gallons

Boil Time: 15

Boil Gravity: 1.051

Efficiency: 63

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: 12/3/2022 5:42 PM

Notes:

Author:

brewingandredwings

Boil Size: 7.01 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.045

Efficiency: 78

Mash Thickness: 1.5

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 0.35

Primary Temp: N/A

Priming Method: co2

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 10/28/2022 1:53 PM

Notes:

Author:

Boil Size: 8 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.036

Efficiency: 75

Mash Thickness: N/A

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 1.75

Primary Temp: 55 ° F

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 9/25/2022 2:20 PM

Notes: