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Imperial NZ/Australian-Hopped Red Ale
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American Strong Ale
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5 Gallons |
1.082 |
1.018 |
8.49 |
125.84 |
20.64 °L
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1.2K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 8 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.052 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 70 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 3/12/2016 2:41 AM |
Notes: A strong red ale with aggressive bitterness from US Warrior/NZ Pacific Jade balanced by semi-sweet malt and notes of stone fruit, pine and citrus derived from a combination of NZ/Australian hops.
3/13/16: Brew day went well. Hit all temps pretty dead-on. Collected 8 gallons and boiled down to 6 before starting the true boil/adding the initial hop addition. Pre and post-boil gravity were dead on. Did a 20 minute whirlpool/hop stand after chilling to 140 F, then continued chilling to pitch temp. We're assuming 80% attenuation with WLP001 as we usually do very well with it. Here's to hoping. We'll probably dry-hop with another oz of Wakatu in the coming week. Cheers!
3/18/16: Only been 5 days in the fermenter but activity has seemingly slowed down to a crawl. Pulled a sample to check and it's still sitting at about 1.022-23. We'll give it another week and probably rack and dry-hop it then. Tasting somewhat rough-around-the-edges... definitely too sweet (which makes sense given the gravity currently), but it's actually pretty bitter and flavorful regardless. I'm getting a hefty dose of pine as well as stone and tropical fruits. So far I'd say this one's going quite well and will probably end up very solid. -A
4/16/16: Finally drinking a properly-matured bottle of this. Glad we didn't call it an IPA as we were pretty sure it wouldn't come out that way anyway. It's definitely malt-focused but balanced by a resinous, piney bitterness and unique dark fruit character (dates come to mind).
6/7/16: Just opened another bottle of this one that's been in the fridge for a while. Been a few months since it was bottled so hopefully it's come into its own.
A: Hard pour results in a few fingers of decently-retentive head. Good deep-ruby color, almost garnet-like, if a little darker, when held up to direct light. Head is kind of a khaki color. Surface is hazy and wispy.
S: Lots of toffee and treacle, dates and other dark stone fruit plus some undercurrents of botanical/floral character, lime seltzer and dried herbs. Wakatu probably was not the right varietal to dry-hop this with, all things considered, and I'm realizing this now. Since it's essentially just New Zealand's version of Hallertau, it has kind of a noble-hop aroma and didn't add as much heady citrus/tropical as we wanted in the final product. All things considered, this still smells like a solid imperial red ale.
T: Still lots of English toffee, some ethanol, pine and herbal notes, pie crust, a bit of citrus peel. Just tastes a bit too muddled and undefined to me. Bitterness is seemingly high but doesn't translate into anything special on the palate, making this feel kind of dull. We'll probably have to rethink this recipe quite a bit to get what we want out of it. It's quite drinkable and even enjoyable, but I'm too struck by what could have been instead of being excited about what actually became, and that's never a great sign.
M: I'd say we actually succeeded very well at making a "strong ale" with an amber ale bent that retains good, slick feel and drinkability, however. Probably one of this beer's strong suits. In a sense, this reminds me (and Pat, as I recall) of an intensified Irish red ale.
O: We will probably do something of this sort again, but change it to the point that it's likely going to be nothing like this. That said, I think I'll end up wanting to keep the malt bill rather the same. This is good beer, realistically, but just not what we wanted. I would like to achieve both "good beer" and "beer the way we want it from conception to actualization," so this is essentially a failure as it's only "half done" by that standard. -A |
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GGB 5 Gal.
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Belgian Golden Strong Ale
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5.5 Gallons |
1.09 |
1.014 |
9.98 |
31.65 |
5.08 °L
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1.2K |
0 |
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Author:
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BrewingBaar
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| Boil
Size: 7.41 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.072 |
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: 6/17/2022 5:07 AM |
| Notes: |
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Fruity Pellets Hazy IPA
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Specialty IPA: New England IPA
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5.5 Gallons |
1.069 |
1.016 |
6.86 |
114.8 |
4.36 °L
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1.2K |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 7 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.054 |
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: 11/20/2019 6:04 AM |
| Notes: |
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20C - Imperial Stout
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Imperial Stout
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24 Litres |
1.097 |
1.024 |
9.53 |
74.24 |
39.85 °L
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1.2K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 26 Litres |
Boil Time: 30 |
Boil Gravity: 1.089 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 17 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 5/4/2018 7:18 PM |
| Notes: |
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Northeast Double
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Double IPA
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1150 Litres |
1.076 |
1.012 |
8.47 |
87.55 |
4.55 °L
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1.2K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 1150 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.068 |
Efficiency: 67 |
Mash Thickness: 2.8 |
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: 11/5/2017 11:01 PM |
| Notes: |
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Grizzly Bear DIPA
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Double IPA
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5.5 Gallons |
1.074 |
1.015 |
7.72 |
104.91 |
10.17 °L
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1.2K |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.054 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 1.25 |
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: 9/6/2017 8:19 PM |
| Notes: |
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Barrel Aged Oatmeal Stout
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Imperial Stout
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5.25 Gallons |
1.096 |
1.022 |
9.73 |
59.74 |
50 °L
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1.2K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.072 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 64 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 8/16/2017 2:00 PM |
| Notes: |
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Zombie Dust Clone (mine)
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American IPA
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21 Litres |
1.062 |
1.012 |
6.47 |
59.83 |
8.4 °L
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1.2K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 30 Litres |
Boil Time: 70 |
Boil Gravity: 1.043 |
Efficiency: 60 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.75 |
Primary
Temp: 20 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/24/2017 11:43 AM |
| Notes: |
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Rye Saison With Lemon Zest / Peppercorns
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Fruit and Spice Beer
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5.5 Gallons |
1.06 |
1.011 |
6.53 |
20.26 |
15.06 °L
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1.2K |
3 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.75 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.043 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 1.35 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 75 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 9/23/2016 9:39 PM |
Notes: Brew Day Sept 28
OG 1.059 after hydrometer adjustment
Pitched at 72F into approx 5.33L
Mash started at 146F and dropped to 141F. Added 0.5L of close to boiling water for last 15 min.
Taste test before pitching yeast: ice tea! |
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Russian Imperial Stout (12L)
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Imperial Stout
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12 Litres |
1.095 |
1.022 |
9.66 |
83.04 |
50 °L
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1.2K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 13 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.088 |
Efficiency: 57 |
Mash Thickness: 2 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.25 |
Primary
Temp: 20 ° C |
Priming Method: Sugar |
Priming Amount: 6 |
Creation
Date: 2/13/2016 10:10 AM |
| Notes: |
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Red Headed Imp
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Specialty IPA: Red IPA
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6 Gallons |
1.081 |
1.018 |
8.77 |
73.08 |
16.91 °L
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1.2K |
0 |
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Author:
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Dan (Zoo City Zymurgist)
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| Boil
Size: 7 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.069 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.25 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.5 |
Primary
Temp: 60 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 12/21/2015 6:37 PM |
| Notes: |
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SNOW CAP ALE
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Baltic Porter
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11 Gallons |
1.074 |
1.019 |
7.15 |
34.04 |
23.17 °L
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1.2K |
0 |
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Author:
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Gristy
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| Boil
Size: 13 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.062 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 1.2 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 68 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 10/29/2015 11:14 PM |
| Notes: |
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West Coast Blaster - KANG
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American Amber Ale
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21 Litres |
1.065 |
1.012 |
7.02 |
68.79 |
19.32 °L
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1.2K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 28.5 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.048 |
Efficiency: 65 |
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: 9/12/2015 11:04 AM |
| Notes: |
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Belgian Test
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Belgian Golden Strong Ale
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20 Litres |
1.081 |
1.023 |
7.63 |
31.63 |
5.94 °L
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1.2K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 25.4 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.064 |
Efficiency: 73 |
Mash Thickness: 2.65 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.75 |
Primary
Temp: 20 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 7/23/2015 6:04 PM |
Notes: strike water : 74°C
Mash Thickness: environ 2.65L/kg
eau pour l'empâtage : 18L
ajouter le sucre à 5 à 15min avant la fin de lébu
Belgian blond has a medium body and a dry finish
mash target : 66°C
liquide retenu par les drêches : autant que le poids de malt
SAFBREW T-58 (dry): 18B cells/g
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West Coast Amber
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American Amber Ale
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5.5 Gallons |
1.074 |
1.021 |
6.96 |
78.11 |
20.32 °L
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1.2K |
2 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.054 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.25 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.5 |
Primary
Temp: 68 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/31/2015 4:36 PM |
| Notes: |
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We Have A Piper Down
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Strong Scotch Ale
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5 Gallons |
1.078 |
1.019 |
7.75 |
22.09 |
22.6 °L
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1.2K |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 6.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.06 |
Efficiency: 35 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 68 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/25/2015 9:18 PM |
| Notes: |
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Black IPA V1
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Specialty Beer
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16.5 Litres |
1.063 |
1.013 |
6.56 |
58.41 |
26.48 °L
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1.2K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 22.55 Litres |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.046 |
Efficiency: 68 |
Mash Thickness: 3.8 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.0 |
Primary
Temp: 20 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/13/2015 5:34 PM |
Notes: http://www.port66.co.uk/black-ipa-brewing-tips/
5minute additons added at FO with a 30 secs
15 secons of oxygen
Cold tap water. No sparge, just topped up
Mash wasnt circulating properly had to stop and give it a stir to get it going properly. Think that resulted in low eff
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Light Pale Ale
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Belgian Specialty Ale
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21 Litres |
10.292 |
2.953 |
3.9 |
16.78 |
8.06 °L
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1.2K |
2 |
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Author:
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dandilov
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| Boil
Size: 28 Litres |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 7.8 |
Efficiency: 75.8 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Plato |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.5 |
Primary
Temp: 19.5 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 9/24/2013 5:24 PM |
| Notes: My wish was to made a light IPA with less alcohol. |
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Puckered Pussy II All Grain
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Berliner Weisse
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5.3 Gallons |
1.037 |
1.008 |
3.74 |
0 |
3.27 °L
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1.2K |
0 |
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Author:
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| Boil
Size: 7.3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.027 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 80 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 2/22/2017 12:26 AM |
| Notes: pitch 1007 5 days after lacto. |
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Cold Wind Up Your Kilt
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Scottish Heavy 70/-
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5.25 Gallons |
1.036 |
1.01 |
3.42 |
29.48 |
10.28 °L
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1.2K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 4 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.047 |
Efficiency: 35 |
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: 3/4 cup |
Creation
Date: 1/21/2015 3:22 AM |
| Notes: |
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