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(2016-10-23) Wee Heavy
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Strong Scotch Ale
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6 Gallons |
24.279 |
6.898 |
9.85 |
31.02 |
22.07 °L
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788 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 10 Gallons |
Boil Time: 75 |
Boil Gravity: 15.1 |
Efficiency: 80 |
Mash Thickness: 1.25 |
Sugar
Scale: Plato |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 60 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 10/17/2016 2:34 PM |
Notes: Boiled 1st Runnings 30 minutes while sparging the second runnings.
1.4M c/mL/P or 729B yeast cells. 3L yeast starter w/ 13oz DME. 8 hrs on stir plate. Starter then sat 3 days at 60*. Pitched decanted yeast.
FG:1.020. Primary Fermentation 27 Days around 60*. Then kegged and aged around 38* in keezer. Force C02 & bottle-gunned around month #6
3rd in 2017 Indiana Brewers Cup (July 2017). Plan to enter again in 2018 Indiana Brewers Cup. It also won another award in 2017 but I honestly cannot recall the competition. It's basically the "SCOTTIE MACROCKETTS" recipe from Great Fermentations store (Courtesy of Nathan Compton) except I used Golden Promise instead of Maris Otter.
Edit 5/29/18. Bottles have been cellared 13 months and they keep getting better. I try one bottle every 3-4 months. |
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(2016-09-05) English Barleywine
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English Barleywine
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6 Gallons |
23.9 |
7.2 |
9.5 |
66.71 |
18.74 °L
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1.1K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 9 Gallons |
Boil Time: 75 |
Boil Gravity: 16.4 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 1.25 |
Sugar
Scale: Plato |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.0 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 9/4/2016 2:10 PM |
Notes: Base: Great Western Pale
5 rehydrated yeast packets
Boiled approx 3g 1st Runnings____ min while sparging mash to another container. Pre-Boil = ___ gallons. Main boil = ____ mins |
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(2016-07-18) Wee Smack
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Scottish Export
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6 Gallons |
15.31 |
3.877 |
6.2 |
21.18 |
24.03 °L
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884 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 8 Gallons |
Boil Time: 75 |
Boil Gravity: 11.6 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.25 |
Sugar
Scale: Plato |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 58 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 7/18/2016 10:52 PM |
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(2016-05-10) IBC Steam Lager
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California Common Beer
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6 Gallons |
12.9 |
4 |
4.79 |
47.02 |
11.22 °L
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863 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 8 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 9.8 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Plato |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.0 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 5/9/2016 8:52 PM |
Notes: Mini-Rant: This is not an Anchor Steam clone. If a dead-on Anchor clone is submitted, judges will say the beer is under-hopped and not bready/toasty enough. I prefer Anchor's version (92:8 2-Row to Medium Crystal). This batch is a test of my theory that judges "expect" a Munich-driven malty lager, not a close approximation of Anchor Steam.
Thus ends the rant... |
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(2016-05-09) 3rd Sheet IPA
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English IPA
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5.5 Gallons |
1.068 |
1.016 |
6.79 |
67.06 |
11.92 °L
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1.2K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 8 Gallons |
Boil Time: 75 |
Boil Gravity: 1.047 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.0 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 5/6/2016 1:07 PM |
Notes: 2nd Place in BJCP Category 14
2013 Indiana State Fair Brewers Cup |
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(2016-05-02) Vienna Lager
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Vienna Lager
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6 Gallons |
1.052 |
1.008 |
5.74 |
25.95 |
13.46 °L
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520 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 8 Gallons |
Boil Time: 75 |
Boil Gravity: 1.039 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
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: 10/3/2018 6:29 PM |
Notes: Pitched 4 packs yeast. 40min single decoction.
3rd Place - 2008 Colorado State Fair Homebrew Competition. Results are no longer posted online. |
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(2016-05-02) Vienna Lager
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Vienna Lager
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6 Gallons |
1.052 |
1.008 |
5.74 |
25.95 |
13.46 °L
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2.7K |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 8 Gallons |
Boil Time: 75 |
Boil Gravity: 1.039 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
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: 4/28/2016 2:40 PM |
Notes: Pitched 4 packs yeast. 40min single decoction.
3rd Place - 2008 Colorado State Fair Homebrew Competition. Results are no longer posted online. |
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(2016-05-01) IBC Dark Star Lager
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Schwarzbier
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6 Gallons |
12.377 |
2.019 |
5.52 |
27.14 |
28.75 °L
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1.1K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 8.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 75 |
Boil Gravity: 8.8 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Plato |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.5 |
Primary
Temp: 55 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 4/24/2016 3:17 PM |
Notes: Capped mash with dark grains after pulling thin decoction.
Best Malz Pils
Heated mash up to 154 before pulling decoction
Previous batch won 1st in its category at the 2015 Indiana Brewers Cup. This batch won 3rd in the May 2016 MCAB Competition.
Perfect garnet hue when held up to light.
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(2016-04-25) EZ Action Lager
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American Lager
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6 Gallons |
11.147 |
2.68 |
4.51 |
16.81 |
3.06 °L
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1.8K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 8.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 75 |
Boil Gravity: 8 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 1.25 |
Sugar
Scale: Plato |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 4/24/2016 4:25 PM |
Notes: + 2oz Acid Malt
2nd Place - 2016 Indiana Brewers Cup (21 Entries)
Hands down, the best American Lager I've ever made. I don't think anything needs to be tweaked.
9 days @ 50*
4 days @ 60*
6 days @ 35*
Kegged on Day 20 w/ gelatin & stored cold for 7 weeks before force carb |
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(2016-04-21) Czech Lager
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Czech Premium Pale Lager
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6 Gallons |
13.42 |
3.566 |
5.3 |
51.39 |
3.67 °L
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1.7K |
3 |
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| Boil
Size: 8.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 9.6 |
Efficiency: 80 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Plato |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.5 |
Primary
Temp: 48 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 4/8/2016 2:40 PM |
Notes: 1.5L 3 day decanted starter with 1 can L11 + 1 can L11 pitched on brew day. Total ~500B cells
Double Hochkurz decoction with 5 minute mashout rests and 30 minute boils. Both thick
2nd Place - 2016 Indiana State Fair Brewers Cup (34 entries in Category)
http://cdn.indianastatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Brewers_Cup_Homebrew_Results_2016.pdf
Originally intended as a Czech Premium, but it presented more like a Czech Pale, so it was entered in the above competition as a regular Czech Pils, not Premium. Dyno-mite beer. |
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(2016-04-11) PrePro Lager
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Classic American Pilsner
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6 Gallons |
1.063 |
1.014 |
6.39 |
40.39 |
3.55 °L
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1.1K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 8.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 80 |
Boil Gravity: 1.045 |
Efficiency: 80 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.5 |
Primary
Temp: 55 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 4/8/2016 2:18 PM |
Notes: Previous batch scored a 43 in the 2015 Indiana Brewers Cup from BJCP judges. Made mini-BOS but did not place. This recipe is a KEEPER!
24 hr decanted WY2035 (3x) starter plus one SMP of WY2007
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(2016-04-04) German Pils NHC Final
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German Pilsner (Pils)
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6 Gallons |
12.443 |
1.905 |
5.62 |
42.71 |
3.57 °L
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3.1K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 8 Gallons |
Boil Time: 75 |
Boil Gravity: 9.4 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Plato |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.75 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 3/24/2016 1:58 PM |
Notes: 2nd Place - 2016 NHC Indianapolis Regional Round. This batch is a re-brew for the finals and is identical to the original, except that Munich was decreased in this batch.
Double Hochkurz Decoction. 5 packs 34/70 dry-pitched.
CCF PF |
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(2016-04-04) Crystal Ying Yang
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International Amber Lager
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6 Gallons |
12.95 |
3.17 |
5.25 |
18.28 |
10.91 °L
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2.3K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 8 Gallons |
Boil Time: 75 |
Boil Gravity: 9.8 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 1.25 |
Sugar
Scale: Plato |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 4/3/2016 5:37 PM |
Notes: Washed WLP 940 Slurry. Added Carafa III after ramp to 158.
Bucket PF |
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(2016-04-01) April's Fool Marzen
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Oktoberfest/Märzen
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6 Gallons |
13.372 |
2.054 |
6.06 |
25.17 |
10.49 °L
|
976 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 8 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 10.1 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 1.25 |
Sugar
Scale: Plato |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 3/31/2016 3:41 PM |
Notes: CarafaIII at mashout
After adding dexn to mash, mash was at 152. Skipped mashout and immediately recirc'd & sparged
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(2016-02-28) Maibock
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Maibock/Helles Bock
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6 Gallons |
17.31 |
2.666 |
7.97 |
26.57 |
5.75 °L
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1.6K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 8.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 12.4 |
Efficiency: 78 |
Mash Thickness: 1.25 |
Sugar
Scale: Plato |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 2/20/2016 5:21 PM |
Notes: Used washed yeast slurry from Munich Helles.
Lagered nearly three months at 33 before carbonating. First sample of carbonated beer was DELICIOUS. Spot on for the style. |
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(2016-02-08) Munich Helles
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Munich Helles
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6.5 Gallons |
11.516 |
1.832 |
5.14 |
16 |
3.4 °L
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900 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 8.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 75 |
Boil Gravity: 8.9 |
Efficiency: 80 |
Mash Thickness: 1.75 |
Sugar
Scale: Plato |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 2/5/2016 3:30 AM |
Notes: Brewed at GFI. Fermented in glass carboy. Saved spiesh for keg carbing. No starter-- pitched four 34/70's.
Hochkurz Double Decoction Mash. Decocted portion rested at 165 x 5 mins and boiled 20 mins. D1-Thick. D2-Thin
Very good, but finished a bit sweet. Lower the second sacc rest temp next time! |
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(2016-02-01) Carrollton Common
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California Common Beer
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6 Gallons |
13.285 |
4.258 |
4.87 |
44.35 |
10.87 °L
|
766 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 8.25 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 9.8 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Plato |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/18/2016 12:38 AM |
Notes: Amber/Malty profile for mash & sparge. 1 tsp 5-2 in both. Nailed OG at 13.2
3rd Place - 2016 All American Homebrew Competition in Cincinnati
Very close to a dead-on clone of Anchor. A bit toastier than Anchor. |
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(2016-01-30) BMC #1
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Standard American Lager
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6 Gallons |
10.114 |
2.573 |
4 |
17.28 |
2.9 °L
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978 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 8.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 65 |
Boil Gravity: 7.2 |
Efficiency: 72 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Plato |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/9/2016 5:13 PM |
Notes: 2 smack packs used in two stage liter starter. Used Sugar Creek 6-Row.
Sacc at 152 for 90 mins ramp down to high 140's during errands.
No mash out after 90 mins. Wanted to continue starch conversion.
Light/malty profile with 1tsp 5-2 in both mash and sparge
Added 0.5 lbs DME to boil to reach PBG of 8.0
Really good. A little sweet. Longer PF next time. A more "beery" version of Budweiser. |
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(2016-01-05) Dark Star Lager
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Schwarzbier
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6 Gallons |
13.01 |
3.076 |
5.33 |
27.85 |
25.13 °L
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974 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 8.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 75 |
Boil Gravity: 9.3 |
Efficiency: 80 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Plato |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.5 |
Primary
Temp: 55 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/5/2016 2:14 PM |
Notes: Capped mash with dark grains after pulling thin decoction.
Avangard Pils Malt
14 brix |
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(2015-12-31) KBS Clone
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Imperial Stout
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11.5 Gallons |
23.019 |
6.867 |
9.11 |
70.31 |
50 °L
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1.4K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 14.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 18.6 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Plato |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 67 ° F |
Priming Method: Keg |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 12/27/2015 2:19 PM |
Notes: 5 yeast packs in 1.5gal starter which was decanted after 4 days into fermenter.
Added one 4" section of bourbon or oak infused oak spiral plus soaking alcohol to each keg. Aging time TBD (Approx 6 weeks). Rum keg will include 2oz molasses and one star anise flower.
Racked 11.5 gal to fermenter. Cold break loss about 1 quart.
At 5 months, this is a very close (and delicious) approximation of KBS |
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