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Cali Common STEAM Beer
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California Common
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3 Gallons |
1.051 |
1.01 |
5.45 |
36.24 |
10.28 °L
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119 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 4.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 75 |
Boil Gravity: 1.007 |
Efficiency: 50 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Partial Mash |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: dextrose |
Priming Amount: 2.9 oz |
Creation
Date: 1/18/2026 4:07 PM |
| Notes: some loss of grain weight during sifting of powder, so increasing DME from 2.625 to 2.7 to get back to target OG |
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Larger
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International Pale Lager
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4 Litres |
1.044 |
1.011 |
4.31 |
0 |
2.47 °L
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119 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 4 Litres |
Boil Time: N/A |
Boil Gravity: 1.044 |
Efficiency: 75 |
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: 1/26/2025 1:50 PM |
| Notes: |
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Brown Porter
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Dark Mild
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30 Gallons |
10.774 |
2.622 |
4.37 |
16.2 |
26.1 °L
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119 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 33.98 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 10.2 |
Efficiency: 60 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Plato |
| Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 12/24/2025 7:22 PM |
| Notes: |
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Fair Brook Rye Amber Ale
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American Amber Ale
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5 Gallons |
1.05 |
1.012 |
5.1 |
29.3 |
16.19 °L
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119 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 6.75 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.041 |
Efficiency: 48 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Partial Mash |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 68 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 11/5/2025 10:58 PM |
Notes: I was inspired to make this after seeing that Maine Beer Company was releasing a Rye Amber Ale as a "Black Barn Exclusive" in their Freeport taproom (https://www.instagram.com/p/DQsOw9_EoVA/). This will be my first time trying a partial mash since Rye LME/DME is nowhere to be found on the market these days. I'll be using the Brew In A Bag (BIAB) technique for the Rye malt mash. I'm assuming my overall efficiency will be closer to 50% than 70%.
Brewing, Finishing, and Packaging Notes:
Brewed: Sunday, December 21st, 2025
- Mashed 2 lbs of crushed Rye malt using BIAB.
- Research convinced me that, since rye would be more than 20% of my grain bill, I should start with a "beta-glucan rest" to reduce wort viscosity and ultimately improve the beer's mouthfeel. I did this at 104 degrees for 30 minutes. See, e.g., https://www.brewingnordic.com/new-nordic-beer/brewing-with-rye/
- Next, I increased the temperature to 158 degrees and rested for 1 hour, keeping the temperature between 154-158 the entire time. For the last 30 minutes, I added the steeping grains (4 oz of chocolate malt and 4 oz of melanoidin malt) in a separate muslin bag. I removed the muslin bag of steeping grains before lifting the BIAB bag and squeezing out as much liquid as possible into the kettle.
- Next, I raised the temperature to 212 degrees (full boil) and added about 4 lbs of Amber LME + 0.5 oz Centennial hop pellets (60 minutes)
- Added 0.5 oz Cascade hop pellets at 20 minutes and then added the remaining Amber LME (about 2 lbs).
- Added 0.5 Cascade hop pellets at 0 minutes
- OG: 1.050 (.04 below target)
Tested (first sample): Sunday, January 4th, 2026
- FG: 1.014 (1.050 OG) = 4.73% ABV
- Decided to raise temperature of fermenter to 69 degrees and wait at least one more week to take a second sample
Tested (second sample): Friday, January 16th, 2026
- FG: 1.013 (barely) = 4.86% ABV
- I think the actual FG reading may be something close to 1.0135, in which case the ABV is about 4.8%
Bottling (pre-dry hop): Thursday, January 22nd, 2026
- Bottled 12 12-oz bottles with one fizz drop each
Dry-Hopping: Thursday, January 22nd, 2026
- Added 1oz of Cascade hops into mesh screen filter dropped into fermenter; planned for a 3-day dry-hop
- Removed mesh screen filter on Sunday, January 25th, 2026
Kegging: Sunday, February 1st, 2026
- Filled keg with about 4-4.5 gallons of dry-hopped beer
- Set carbonation level at about 2.5 volumes (10 PSI)
Tested Bottle Conditioning: Thursday, February 5th, 2026
- 2 weeks after bottling
- Very light carbonation, needed at least one more week
Tested Keg Conditioning: Sunday, February 6th, 2026
- 1 week after kegging
- Lightly carbonated, but very close; noticeable dry-hop aroma
Tested Bottle Conditioning (2): Saturday, February 14th, 2026
- Nicely carbonated; poor head retention
- Rye (malty/bready) flavor comes through more in the non-dry-hopped beer, but the overall flavor seems better in the kegged dry-hopped beer, which seems to accentuate the sweetness. I think dry-hopping with Cascade was a good choice for this beer. I would be interested in trying a Chinook dry-hop in a version with a slightly higher ABV (5.5-6%)
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Summer Pale Ale 1.0
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American Pale Ale
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5.5 Gallons |
1.057 |
1.014 |
5.65 |
38.54 |
6.97 °L
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119 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.104 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 68 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 5/16/2025 12:08 PM |
| Notes: |
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Mild Bryllup
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Best Bitter
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27 Litres |
1.061 |
1.015 |
6.04 |
77.11 |
9.69 °L
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119 |
0 |
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Author:
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Zaphod Brewblebrox
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| Boil
Size: 34 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.049 |
Efficiency: 60 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Partial Mash |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 5/16/2025 8:01 PM |
| Notes: |
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Isan Wheat Beer
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Weissbier
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18.9 Litres |
1.057 |
1.015 |
5.49 |
23.97 |
27.76 °L
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119 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 25.5 Litres |
Boil Time: 80 |
Boil Gravity: 1.042 |
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: 5/19/2025 11:04 AM |
| Notes: |
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Vienna Lager
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International Amber Lager
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5.5 Gallons |
1.057 |
1.009 |
6.38 |
27.86 |
13.83 °L
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119 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.9 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.04 |
Efficiency: 60 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 6/13/2025 5:55 PM |
| Notes: |
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Weissen 101
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Weissbier
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60 Litres |
1.05 |
1.013 |
4.96 |
9.97 |
4.26 °L
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119 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 67.4 Litres |
Boil Time: 75 |
Boil Gravity: 1.045 |
Efficiency: 72.59 |
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: 8/5/2025 2:09 AM |
| Notes: |
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Pinter Scottish Ale
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Scottish Export
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5 Litres |
1.054 |
1.021 |
4.34 |
26.64 |
15.4 °L
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119 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 2 Litres |
Boil Time: 25 |
Boil Gravity: 1.024 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 20 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 11/2/2025 2:36 PM |
| Notes: |
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Bit Bitten Bitter
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Strong Bitter
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20 Litres |
1.059 |
1.015 |
5.78 |
36.91 |
17.28 °L
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119 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 23 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.051 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: sucrose |
Priming Amount: 70.8 g |
Creation
Date: 10/28/2025 10:51 PM |
| Notes: |
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Minamiuonuma Ale
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No Profile Selected |
1000 Litres |
1.053 |
1.013 |
5.26 |
13.31 |
6.4 °L
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118 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 1010.69 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.053 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 19 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 8/26/2025 12:31 PM |
| Notes: |
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Bock Adjacent
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Doppelbock
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5.5 Gallons |
1.068 |
1.021 |
6.28 |
15.95 |
16.86 °L
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118 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.125 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 70 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 11/5/2025 5:21 PM |
| Notes: |
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Awesome Recipe
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Specialty IPA: Black IPA
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5.5 Gallons |
1.077 |
1.015 |
8.22 |
82.6 |
35.89 °L
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118 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 6 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.071 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Partial Mash |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 10/29/2025 2:28 AM |
| Notes: |
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Tua Madre
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Dry Stout
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24 Litres |
1.022 |
1.004 |
2.3 |
38.8 |
2.47 °L
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118 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 10 Litres |
Boil Time: 45 |
Boil Gravity: 1.053 |
Efficiency: 100 |
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: 10/28/2025 7:09 AM |
| Notes: |
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Midnight IPA
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No Profile Selected |
3 Gallons |
1.085 |
1.017 |
9.02 |
62.99 |
44.48 °L
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118 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.085 |
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: 10/3/2025 4:15 AM |
| Notes: |
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Awesome Recipe
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No Profile Selected |
50 Litres |
1.053 |
1.008 |
5.91 |
0 |
3.34 °L
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118 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 65 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.041 |
Efficiency: 60 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Partial Mash |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 9/11/2024 9:43 PM |
| Notes: |
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Awesome Recipe
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No Profile Selected |
1 Gallons |
1.041 |
1.01 |
4.05 |
35.07 |
26.12 °L
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118 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 2.51 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.016 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 71 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 4/2/2025 9:37 PM |
| Notes: |
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ESB
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Strong Bitter
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5 Gallons |
1.059 |
1.016 |
5.71 |
0 |
10.25 °L
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118 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 5.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.054 |
Efficiency: 60 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Partial Mash |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 2/17/2025 12:56 AM |
| Notes: |
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Awesome Recipe
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No Profile Selected |
21 Litres |
1.054 |
1.013 |
5.27 |
0 |
6.55 °L
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118 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 11 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.102 |
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: 1/26/2025 12:15 PM |
| Notes: |
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