(2020-03-18) Marzen
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Märzen
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6 Gallons |
14.752 |
3.866 |
5.89 |
21.13 |
14.94 °L
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245 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 8.25 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 10.9 |
Efficiency: 72 |
Mash Thickness: 1.25 |
Sugar
Scale: Plato |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.5 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: cornsyrup |
Priming Amount: 6.4 oz |
Creation
Date: 3/17/2020 12:52 PM |
Notes: Carafa III added to main mash after decoction was pulled. Naturally carb'd beer in keg w/ 4oz dextrose.
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(2020-03-14) Baltic Porter (No Sparge)
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Baltic Porter
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5.75 Gallons |
20.057 |
4.633 |
8.53 |
35.75 |
31.79 °L
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265 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 8.75 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 14.1 |
Efficiency: 70.5 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Plato |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 2.0 |
Primary
Temp: 55 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 3/13/2020 5:58 PM |
Notes: Pulled decoction after 15 minutes of the 160* rest. After pulling decoction grains, ramped main mash a few degrees back to 160, then added dark grains to MAIN mash (reserved until then). Then proceeded with decoction. Yeast = 2 packs 34/70 for attenuation and about 500B count slurry of freshly harvested IO-Harvest for malt focus. |
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(2020-03-03) Hallerbrau (No Spg)
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German Pils
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5.75 Gallons |
13.279 |
3.799 |
5.1 |
39.58 |
3.68 °L
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328 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 8.25 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 9.8 |
Efficiency: 73 |
Mash Thickness: 1.6 |
Sugar
Scale: Plato |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.75 |
Primary
Temp: 55 ° F |
Priming Method: dme |
Priming Amount: 6.6 oz |
Creation
Date: 3/3/2020 1:14 PM |
Notes: Pils was 50/50 Best/Barke. |
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(2020-02-19) Doppelbock (NS)
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Doppelbock
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6 Gallons |
21.84 |
5.07 |
9.35 |
24.08 |
20.53 °L
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284 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 9 Gallons |
Boil Time: 105 |
Boil Gravity: 14.9 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 2.33 |
Sugar
Scale: Plato |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 2.0 |
Primary
Temp: 48 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 12/30/2019 3:42 PM |
Notes: Very slow direct fire ramp from 146* to 160* over about 15 minutes. After about 15 mins at 160*, pulled 2 gal THICK decoction and began to warm it. Ensured main mash stayed at 160* after decoction grain removal. Boiled decoction about 20 minutes and added slowly back to main mash.
2 gal thick pull is approx 30% decoction.
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(2020-02-06) American Amber (NS)
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American Amber Ale
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6 Gallons |
14.496 |
4.3 |
5.52 |
66.12 |
15.23 °L
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254 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 8 Gallons |
Boil Time: 75 |
Boil Gravity: 11.2 |
Efficiency: 72 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Plato |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.0 |
Primary
Temp: 62 ° F |
Priming Method: dme |
Priming Amount: 5.1 oz |
Creation
Date: 2/5/2020 7:29 PM |
Notes: Slow ramp from 152* to 168* (20 mins). Pump-recirculated wort during 168* rest then pumped to kettle. Pitched one pack each of Independence & Pub. No Starter. Pitched at 60* and fermented first few days in 50* garage (ester control) before moving inside. Keg'd on Day 10 with dextrose solution from boil plus a little yeast roused during transfer. Left keg at room temp for one week to prime. FG WAS 1.012. Hydro sample was very clear and tasted great. A touch on the bitter side but that will fade. |
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(2020-01-14) American Lager (NS)
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American Lager
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12 Gallons |
12.483 |
3.33 |
4.9 |
17.33 |
3.44 °L
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328 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 15 Gallons |
Boil Time: 115 |
Boil Gravity: 10.1 |
Efficiency: 73 |
Mash Thickness: 3.3 |
Sugar
Scale: Plato |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.5 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/12/2020 7:50 PM |
Notes: Split into two fermenters and used two seasonal WY strains: WY2105 Rocky Mtn (Coors) and WY2272 North American (Christian Schmidt). Both were built-up to ~400B cells in decanted 2.5L starters. 2272 is reportedly the same as WLP840.
3rd Place out of 32 entries in 2019 NHC 1st Round (Indy) site
1st: 2019 Hammerdown Brew Comp
2nd: 2017 NHC Finals
...and at least 6-7 other regional/national comps in the last few years when competing against 20+ entries
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(2020-01-06) Maibock (NS)
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Helles Bock
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6 Gallons |
18.028 |
5.308 |
7 |
33.35 |
7.36 °L
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408 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 8.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 13 |
Efficiency: 74.5 |
Mash Thickness: 2.8 |
Sugar
Scale: Plato |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 2.0 |
Primary
Temp: 50 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/4/2020 3:57 PM |
Notes: Barke Pils & Avangard Munich. At the end of the 154* rest, pulled decoction into small side kettle and heated it while also heating main mash to the 162* rest. Recirc'd main mash w/ pump while tending to decoction.
Saved 1qt speise to prime. Not sure why "Overall Water Report" is showing 60+ for Ca/Cl/SO4. Target Ion values are accurate. Added one tab NaMBS to mash water. |
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(2020-01-05) Schwarzbier (NS)
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Schwarzbier
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6 Gallons |
13.568 |
2.462 |
5.96 |
26.11 |
26.35 °L
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324 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 8.25 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 10 |
Efficiency: 73 |
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: 12/13/2019 3:12 PM |
Notes: No Sparge Method. Brew day went smoothly. Hit all predicted gravities. The 20 minute planned Hersbrucker addition MAY HAVE BEEN 0.5oz Perle. Both hops containers were on table and I don't recall which I used. Pitched 3 packets of rehydrated 34/70 into 55* wort and oxygenated 60 seconds. Signs of active fermentation in 12 hours. Fermented in Anvil Brew Bucket in 50* garage. Saved 1.5 quarts boiled/cooled wort for priming in keg. |
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(2020 DEV) RedHook ESB
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Strong Bitter
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5.5 Gallons |
14.174 |
4.552 |
5.21 |
33 |
14.47 °L
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1.2K |
3 |
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Boil
Size: 8 Gallons |
Boil Time: 75 |
Boil Gravity: 10.8 |
Efficiency: 72 |
Mash Thickness: 3.33 |
Sugar
Scale: Plato |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.5 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 12/16/2020 11:22 PM |
Notes: |
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(2019-12-12) Altbier (NS)
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Altbier
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6 Gallons |
12.888 |
3.303 |
5.14 |
55.54 |
15.98 °L
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262 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 8.25 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 9.5 |
Efficiency: 72 |
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: 12/11/2019 5:08 PM |
Notes: Used Barke Pils/Munich/Vienna |
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(2019-09-20) Pre Pro Lager
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Pre-Prohibition Lager
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6 Gallons |
15.254 |
4.387 |
5.9 |
40.31 |
4.61 °L
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493 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 8.25 Gallons |
Boil Time: 75 |
Boil Gravity: 11.7 |
Efficiency: 80 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Plato |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 2.0 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: dextrose |
Priming Amount: 6.3 oz |
Creation
Date: 9/19/2019 3:37 PM |
Notes: The "Schooner" malt is actually Sugar Creek Pre-Prohibition Malt (6-8L) but has similar specs. 24 hour 2L Starter with about 10 oz of 7 week old slurry. Starter appeared to be fermenting normally and should be ~500B cells. Will decant as much as possible. Excellent beer. Cluster hops (homegrown) have a bit of an edge and the beer was perfect from about Days 60-100 once the rustic edge softened. Served from the keg. Naturally carb'd beer in keg during D-rest period with 3oz dextrose dissolved in a few oz pre-boiled distilled water and kept under serving pressure. Beer was still pretty solid at 4 months when the keg kicked. |
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(2019-07-11) Festus Maximus
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Festbier
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6 Gallons |
14.274 |
4.189 |
5.45 |
22.2 |
6.82 °L
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299 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 8.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 10.2 |
Efficiency: 80 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Plato |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 7/7/2019 3:18 PM |
Notes: Pitched ~500b cells from decanted first generation starter. Added one tab NaMbs to mash. Added one vial ClarityFerm at pitch. |
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(2019-07-06) Hefeweizen
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Weissbier
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6 Gallons |
12.156 |
3.094 |
4.85 |
12.27 |
6.1 °L
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424 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 8 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 9.2 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 1.75 |
Sugar
Scale: Plato |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 64 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 6/13/2019 7:17 PM |
Notes: Strike Volume includes 1 gallon of water that is under false bottom, so volume around grain is still 1.75 qt/lb. Added lactic acid after ferulic rest during slow rise to 148. |
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(2019-05-26) American Amber
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American Amber Ale
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6 Gallons |
14.3 |
3.8 |
5.65 |
42.34 |
14.71 °L
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705 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 8 Gallons |
Boil Time: 75 |
Boil Gravity: 10.8 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Plato |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.75 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: 1.5 Quarts |
Creation
Date: 5/24/2019 2:23 PM |
Notes: Pitched one pack each of Independence & Pub. No Starter. Excellent beer, but a touch too hoppy for style when fresh. Might back off the Cryo hops a bit. Judges seemed to like it though...
Gold Medal: 2019 Indiana Brewers Cup (26 Entries) |
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(2019-04-24) Das Millionendorf
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Munich Helles
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6 Gallons |
12.696 |
3.252 |
5.06 |
20.37 |
3.43 °L
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547 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 8.25 Gallons |
Boil Time: 100 |
Boil Gravity: 9.3 |
Efficiency: 80 |
Mash Thickness: 1 |
Sugar
Scale: Plato |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.5 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 4/23/2019 11:25 AM |
Notes: Decanted WY2352 starter ~400B cells. Brew day went well. Nailed OG at 80% efficiency. Used recirculating chiller w/ ice reservoir and pitched around 48* w/ free rise to low 50's in chamber.
Silver: 2019 Indiana Brewers Cup (37 Entries)
Gold: 2019 NHC First Round. Scored 43 in 2019 Final Round and went to final table but didn't medal
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(2019-03-11) Doppelbock
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Doppelbock
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6 Gallons |
22.391 |
6.251 |
9.06 |
25.15 |
19.32 °L
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488 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 9 Gallons |
Boil Time: 105 |
Boil Gravity: 15.3 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Plato |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 2.0 |
Primary
Temp: 48 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 3/9/2019 12:44 PM |
Notes: 2/3 thick decoction = Approx 3.5 to 4.0 gal wet grain. Pulled decoction mash and set aside after the 154*rest. Heated main mash to 160* and then dealt w/ decoction.
Yeast Blend: Decanted 2nd Gen WLP838 slurry from a 24hr starter for about 600-700B cells. Added three activated WY2308 packs for insurance.
2nd: 2019 Indiana Brewers Cup vs 21 entries (3 months after brewday)
3rd: 2019 Dixie Cup vs 17 entries (6 months after brewday)
This beer peaked at about 4 months.
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(2019-02-16) EZ Action Lager
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American Lager
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6 Gallons |
12.57 |
2.714 |
5.27 |
14.44 |
3.06 °L
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538 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 8.25 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 9.2 |
Efficiency: 85 |
Mash Thickness: 1.25 |
Sugar
Scale: Plato |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.5 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 2/14/2019 4:15 PM |
Notes: Excellent beer. True to style but enough barley to taste like beer.
3rd Place out of 32 entries in 2019 NHC 1st Round (Indy) site
1st: 2019 Hammerdown Brew Comp
2nd: 2017 NHC Finals
...and at least 6-7 other regional/national comps in the last few years when competing against 20+ entries
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(2019-02-11) Das Millionendorf (NHC)
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Munich Helles
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12 Gallons |
12.807 |
3.265 |
5.12 |
19.38 |
3.09 °L
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453 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 14.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 10.7 |
Efficiency: 82.5 |
Mash Thickness: 1 |
Sugar
Scale: Plato |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.5 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/29/2019 8:02 PM |
Notes: Decanted WY2352 starter ~400B cells for Ferm #1
Partially Decanted 34/70 slurry starter ~400B cells for Ferm #2
OG: 12.8 Brix
This was a great blend of malts. Excellent Helles, Might try adding 5% Vienna in place of equivalent amount of Pils in batch for the NHC Finals
1st Place: 2019 NHC 1st Round - Indianapolis out of 24 total entries.
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(2019-02-04) Republic Pilsner (NHC)
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Czech Pale Lager
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12 Gallons |
11.274 |
3.227 |
4.29 |
27.58 |
5.15 °L
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306 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 14.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 9.4 |
Efficiency: 80 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Plato |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/29/2019 7:47 PM |
Notes: Ferm #1: 2L WLP Starter w/ 3 cans PROPPER. 3 packs 57% viability yeast. 455B cells.
Ferm #2: Wyeast StaroPrague. 3 packs in 50% viability yeast. 1.5L Starter ~350B Cells. Yeast proved to be a dud. Dumped this half :(
Brew day went smoothly. Nailed predicted pre-boil gravity and OG. |
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(2019 -10-04) American Pils (Columbia Hops)
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Pre-Prohibition Lager
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11.5 Gallons |
12.489 |
3.566 |
4.79 |
37.96 |
3.25 °L
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320 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 14 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 10.8 |
Efficiency: 78 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Plato |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.5 |
Primary
Temp: 55 ° F |
Priming Method: dme |
Priming Amount: 13.4 oz |
Creation
Date: 10/3/2019 2:16 PM |
Notes: After 148* rest, slow-ramped mash to 168 added all sparge water at 172* to mash tun with foil pizza plate separating grain/water. Held at mash-out as indicated. Recirc'd the whole time during this process. Added 1 tsp lactic acid to sparge water as hedge against astringency. Used thick yeast slurry from recently-kegged Pre-Prohibition Lager. Fermentation in 11g dairy can. |
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