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Hoppy American IPA !!
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American IPA
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2 Gallons |
1.069 |
1.012 |
7.78 |
63.75 |
7.42 °L
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182 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 3.1 Gallons |
Boil Time: 40 |
Boil Gravity: 1.053 |
Efficiency: 65 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 68 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/21/2025 3:22 AM |
| Notes: |
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Brewers Best Scottish Ale
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Scottish Light
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5.5 Gallons |
1.042 |
1.007 |
4.63 |
29.73 |
21.63 °L
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182 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 6 Gallons |
Boil Time: 45 |
Boil Gravity: 1.038 |
Efficiency: 90 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 63 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 11/26/2025 6:41 PM |
Notes: Bashing a Brewers Best Scottish Ale kit. The grains are very old, so I thought I would augment them a bit with some new additions - 4 oz of Goldswaen Red Malt and 4 oz of Briess Chocolate. Then the Diastatic was low, so I added a pound of Maris Otter malt. I double crushed my grains. I tripled the mash time. Blacker than Midnight, Blacker than Pitch, Blacker than the foulest Witch...
I plan on getting some chocolate wheat malt. Many online sources claim more chocolate notes from chocolate wheat and none of the roasty additions that barley or rye bring. Maybe next time.
I'm gonna start the mash and let it go until I can boil later today. It'll shut off automagically after an hour.
The boil is simple. Crank it up to a boil, add the LME, boil 40 minutes. Add the DME - boil 5. Knockout. Chill, Transfer.
There was a complication...My basket I planned to use impeded the boil, so I removed the basket 5 minutes after tossing the Cluster hops in. I had to remove the basket, meaning no hops. So, I tossed in an oz of zappa hops to take its' place. I hope it doesn't affect the flavor much. Zappa is floral and citrus with spice...yikes, this could be very good or very bad.
This was my first time using Apex London. It took about 32 hours before I started hearing a steady bubble rhythm from my fermenter. So, it was a tad slow to start, but it's been cranking slow ever since and the wort is very clear with little clumps of yeasts percolating through the beer. Maybe I underpitched, using only 1 packet and it was 2 months out of date, but the beer is small - even with my additions, I got an Original Gravity of 1.048.
My wort fermented for about a MONTH. I didn't plan it that way - it just kinda happened. The Final Gravity was 1.013 so the beer is 4.59% - we'll see what Zappa did to the taste in about 10 days. |
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Dry Irish Stout
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Irish Stout
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11 Gallons |
1.054 |
1.013 |
5.36 |
40.03 |
38.68 °L
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182 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 14.76 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.043 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 1.0 |
Primary
Temp: 68 ° F |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: 7.72 psi |
Creation
Date: 9/27/2025 1:23 AM |
| Notes: |
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Czech Amber Lager
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Czech Amber Lager
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1 Gallons |
1.057 |
1.008 |
6.33 |
29.8 |
12.94 °L
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182 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 1.4 Gallons |
Boil Time: 30 |
Boil Gravity: 1.04 |
Efficiency: 60 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 68 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 9/20/2025 9:17 PM |
Notes: Fermentis - Saflager - German Lager Yeast W-34/70
Wyeast - Czech Pils 2278
White Labs - Czech Budejovice Lager Yeast WLP802
Fermentis - Saflager - German Lager Yeast S-23
Wyeast - Bohemian Lager 2124
Lallemand - LalBrew Diamond Lager
Mangrove Jack - Bohemian Lager Yeast M84
Fermentis - Saflager - Swiss Lager Yeast S-189
White Labs - Pilsner Lager Yeast WLP800
Imperial Yeast - L28 Urkel |
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YAK STOUT
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Russian Imperial Stout
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5.5 Gallons |
1.093 |
1.03 |
8.21 |
51.46 |
39.25 °L
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182 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 6.94 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.073 |
Efficiency: 72 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 70 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 9/8/2025 5:24 PM |
| Notes: |
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German Pils
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Czech Pale Lager
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6 Gallons |
1.05 |
1.01 |
5.17 |
33.5 |
6.48 °L
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182 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 6.86 Gallons |
Boil Time: 30 |
Boil Gravity: 1.044 |
Efficiency: 65 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 65 ° F |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: 8.22 psi |
Creation
Date: 8/16/2025 4:52 PM |
| Notes: |
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Awesome Recipe
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Saison
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5 Gallons |
1.052 |
1.005 |
6.22 |
25.59 |
25.59 °L
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182 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 6.51 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.04 |
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: 6/13/2025 11:17 PM |
| Notes: |
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Californian Condensation
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California Common
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20 Litres |
1.05 |
1.01 |
5.33 |
34.75 |
11.35 °L
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182 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 25.11 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.044 |
Efficiency: 75 |
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: 4/29/2025 11:22 AM |
| Notes: |
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NEIPA
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Specialty IPA: New England IPA
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140 Litres |
1.064 |
1.017 |
6.21 |
48.46 |
5.75 °L
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182 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 154.19 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.059 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 2.7 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 38 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 2/15/2025 7:09 PM |
| Notes: |
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ESB
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Best Bitter
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5.5 Gallons |
1.04 |
1.01 |
3.95 |
25.92 |
11.89 °L
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182 |
0 |
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Author:
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Hairy Mackerel
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| Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.074 |
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: 2/3/2025 7:54 PM |
| Notes: |
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Awesome Recipe
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No Profile Selected |
3 Gallons |
1.051 |
1.013 |
5.03 |
14.19 |
10.66 °L
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182 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 4 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.038 |
Efficiency: 75 |
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: 5/27/2023 12:41 PM |
| Notes: |
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Rich Oatmeal Stout
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Oatmeal Stout
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5.25 Gallons |
1.061 |
1.018 |
5.65 |
36.54 |
35.48 °L
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182 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 6.58 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.049 |
Efficiency: 67.5 |
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: 12/27/2024 9:47 PM |
| Notes: |
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Cascade Hazy 2X IPA
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American IPA
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5.5 Gallons |
1.087 |
1.014 |
9.49 |
49.37 |
6.82 °L
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182 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.062 |
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: 11/20/2024 4:07 PM |
| Notes: |
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Julmjödet
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No Profile Selected |
10 Litres |
1.059 |
1.001 |
7.65 |
3.04 |
4.96 °L
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182 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 11.4 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.052 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 18 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 11/15/2024 5:55 PM |
| Notes: |
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Awesome Recipe
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Weissbier
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16 Litres |
1.057 |
1.012 |
5.81 |
14.87 |
24.76 °L
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182 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 21.9 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.041 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 18 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 6/13/2024 7:56 PM |
| Notes: |
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Easy Pale Ale
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No Profile Selected |
10 Litres |
1.054 |
1.01 |
5.75 |
39.44 |
4.72 °L
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182 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 15.8 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.034 |
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: 4/8/2024 3:12 PM |
| Notes: |
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White Stout
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Sweet Stout
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15 Litres |
1.058 |
1.017 |
5.48 |
26.49 |
9.01 °L
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182 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 21.6 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.041 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 21 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 4/2/2024 11:43 AM |
| Notes: |
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Awesome Recipe
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No Profile Selected |
5 Gallons |
1.05 |
1.012 |
4.92 |
0 |
3.34 °L
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182 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.033 |
Efficiency: 75 |
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: 2/3/2024 5:46 PM |
| Notes: |
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Lukes Bday Thiolized Pale Ale
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English IPA
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6 Gallons |
1.054 |
1.014 |
5.2 |
19.57 |
6.54 °L
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182 |
2 |
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| Boil
Size: 8.31 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.039 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 73 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 9/29/2023 7:16 PM |
| Notes: |
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Awesome Recipe
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No Profile Selected |
2 Gallons |
1.014 |
1.004 |
1.4 |
0 |
1.44 °L
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182 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 2.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.011 |
Efficiency: 75 |
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: 7/11/2023 8:03 PM |
| Notes: |
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