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Single Hop Amber Ale
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American Light Lager
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5 Gallons |
1.052 |
1.015 |
4.79 |
57.65 |
14.67 °L
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1.1K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.086 |
Efficiency: 50 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Partial Mash |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 72 ° F |
Priming Method: corn sugar |
Priming Amount: 5oz |
Creation
Date: 2/1/2016 2:02 AM |
| Notes: Malty and smooth. Hop aromas but very little bitterness. |
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Weizen/Weissbier
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10 Litres |
1.048 |
1.01 |
4.88 |
14.23 |
3.46 °L
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1.1K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 15.74 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.03 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 3.65 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 19 ° C |
Priming Method: dextrose |
Priming Amount: 211 g |
Creation
Date: 6/2/2022 11:30 PM |
| Notes: |
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Tart Cherry Gose
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Gose
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5.5 Gallons |
1.043 |
1.006 |
4.86 |
7.52 |
3.37 °L
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1.1K |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 6.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.036 |
Efficiency: 63 |
Mash Thickness: 3.04 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 77 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 3/28/2022 3:06 PM |
Notes: 1st beer brew ever!
HYDROMETER READINGS (ROOM TEMP)
Gravity after 1st mash - 1.029
Gravity after 2nd mash - 1.036
Gravity after boil - 1.043
Gravity after 24hrs fermenting - 1.030
Gravity after 2weeks fermenting - 1.016
pH READINGS (ROOM TEMP)
pH after 1st mash - 6.0
pH after 2st mash - 5.9
pH after boil - 6.4
pH after 24hrs fermenting - 4.2
pH after 2weeks fermenting - 3.1
MASH:
Grains slowly poured in at 157 strike with medium stirring. Recirculated for the last 50 minutes, no recirculation for the first 10 minutes of mash. For the 2nd higher temp mash, again did not circulate for the first 10 minutes then recirculated for the last 10 minutes. Gravity was low after first mash so second mash was done. Stirred vigorously for the first 5 minutes of the second mash pH seemed high after mash phase. Added 2.5g more of CaCl (originally added only 5g) immediately before the boil to try and combat this. Would recommend using lactic acid instead to lower pH for this sour in the future. Used 50/50 wheat/pilsner (10lbs total) and potentially had too thick of mash/stuck mash. I believe the issue was not giving a vigorous enough stir. Would stir more thoroughly next time at each 10 minute mark and forego the secondary mashing phase.
BOIL:
Anvil Foundry was set to 85% power during boil, which seemed to give a good boil. I believe the yeast nutrient (DAP) added during the boil significantly raised the pH. Would not use yeast nutrient again for this recipe. Hop spider was used for hop pellets, everything else went into the main boil volume.
FERMENTATION:
Wort cooled rapidly from boil to approximately 90 degrees. Would probably go to 80 degrees for cooling next time. Used Anvil Foundry pump to go into fermenter, and made sure to splash on wall to maximize oxygenation. Yeast was pitched at approximately 90F. Fermenter stored at approximately 77F. 6lbs of cherries (50/50 tart/sweet - frozen from meijer) were added 24 hours into fermentation. Cherries were stored in freezer. 24 hours before putting in they were transferred to the fridge to thaw. Then on the day they were put in they were heated rapidly from fridge in ~130F water for 20 minutes, blended to near uniformity, and then poured into the fermenter using a big bowl and the wide mouth fermenter. There was lots of splashing and it seemed like it was poured in with a significant to medium amount of agitation to the liquid surface. At 2 week mark cold crashed for 2 days at about 38F. Immediately racked to keg after 2 days of cold crashing.
TASTING NOTES:
Tasting after 1st mash - strong wheat and sugar flavor, a little bit watery, mild chalkiness
Tasting after 2st mash - stronger wheat and especially stronger sugar flavor; still a bit watery, mild chalkiness
Tasting after boil - extremely bitter; a lot of harsh taste with regards to bitterness - hops very pronounced and just bitey in general. Sugar was hard to taste but still present. Salty and almost chalky. Definitely able to taste the aromatics from the coriander as well.
Tasting after 24hrs fermenting - much less bitter, very salty tasting, fair as far as sugar goes, definitely there but not overwhelming, and honestly a bit chalky tasting. Starting to taste a hint of sour/tart/acidity. Much "thicker" feeling, less watery and more full mouth feel. After 2 weeks taste was much more tart and smooth, with a good balance between salty, sweet, and tart. Very nuanced cherry flavor, really just popping with tartness.
FUTURE THINGS TO TRY:
-90 minute mash
-add 0.5lbs acidulated malt to mash
-lactic acid to lower pH
-adding epsom salt to supply magnesium
-no yeast nutrient
-add half lb of rice hulls to mash to prevent sticking |
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Pineapple Beer (traditional)
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Fruit Beer
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20.8 Litres |
1.039 |
1 |
5.12 |
3.34 |
0 °L
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1.1K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 3.5 Litres |
Boil Time: 15 |
Boil Gravity: 1.233 |
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: 140.2 g |
Creation
Date: 2/20/2022 11:46 AM |
| Notes: |
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5 Malt Lager
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Experimental Beer
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15 Gallons |
1.049 |
1.013 |
4.7 |
16.28 |
18.03 °L
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1.1K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 16.6 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.044 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
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: 9/4/2021 7:24 PM |
Notes: Special Instructions / Notes:
Was done as a concentrated boil. 12 gallons were cooled from the boiler and then diluted to a total of 15.
Yeast was started from a batch of Octoberfest by Kevin. |
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Dont Be Afraid Of The Dark
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Schwarzbier
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5.5 Gallons |
1.05 |
1.012 |
4.98 |
21.4 |
28.96 °L
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1.1K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.037 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 1.5 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: dextrose |
Priming Amount: 5.1 oz |
Creation
Date: 10/31/2019 5:36 PM |
| Notes: |
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Calum’s Porter
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American Porter
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23 Litres |
1.041 |
1.008 |
4.45 |
48.58 |
46.83 °L
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1.1K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 27.5 Litres |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.035 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 2.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 20 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 6/4/2018 7:02 PM |
| Notes: |
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23 Hour Lockdown Pale Ale
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American Pale Ale
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23 Litres |
1.047 |
1.009 |
5.05 |
43.9 |
9 °L
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1.1K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 11 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.099 |
Efficiency: 35 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 20 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/7/2017 12:14 AM |
Notes: Made for being bottled. Throw the Whirlfloc in the last 15 minutes of the boil to clear it up or you can use Irish Moss as well.
Nice malt backbone with slight bitterness, nothing too crazy. Just a basic pale ale with some additional speciality grains for colour and increased malt profile.
Something to try might be to reduce the amount of wheat malt, remove caramunich and add in some Munich malt liquid/dry powder to increase the maltiness even more.
You could add something additional in for head retention like flaked wheat, but should come out quite nice as is. |
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What The Helle
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Munich Helles
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11.75 Gallons |
1.05 |
1.011 |
5.1 |
21.46 |
3.52 °L
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1.1K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 14 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.042 |
Efficiency: 76 |
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 6:30 PM |
| Notes: |
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Irish Red Ale V2
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Irish Red Ale
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5.5 Gallons |
1.055 |
1.016 |
5.12 |
17.19 |
16.25 °L
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1.1K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.102 |
Efficiency: 45 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Partial Mash |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 70 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 3/15/2016 7:10 PM |
| Notes: |
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Powell Vegas Porter
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Brown Porter
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5 Gallons |
1.054 |
1.017 |
4.85 |
35.91 |
34.33 °L
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1.1K |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 6 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: N/A |
Efficiency: 75 |
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: 1 lb. |
Creation
Date: 9/2/2012 9:32 PM |
| Notes: |
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Američki #1
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American Pale Ale
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27 Litres |
1.049 |
1.012 |
4.8 |
33.54 |
4.84 °L
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1.1K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 12 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.11 |
Efficiency: 35 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 11/23/2015 11:12 PM |
| Notes: |
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Pale Ale(cent.)
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American Pale Ale
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5.5 Gallons |
1.05 |
1.011 |
5.11 |
87.05 |
6.49 °L
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1.1K |
4 |
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| Boil
Size: 6.4 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.043 |
Efficiency: 80 |
Mash Thickness: 1.3 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 70 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 11/18/2015 4:29 PM |
| Notes: |
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UBx - Stout
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Oatmeal Stout
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60 Litres |
1.05 |
1.013 |
4.89 |
33.02 |
29.14 °L
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1.1K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 66 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.046 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 2.7 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 20 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 10/20/2015 3:20 PM |
| Notes: |
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Ciudad Scotch
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Scottish Export 80/-
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48 Litres |
1.052 |
1.014 |
4.95 |
22.64 |
12.46 °L
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1.1K |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 60 Litres |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.042 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 2.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 16 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 5/8/2015 8:21 PM |
Notes: Sacar 1/3 del primer wort y caramelizarlo, hervir por 60 minutos.
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Vienna Lager
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Vienna Lager
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56 Litres |
1.052 |
1.014 |
5.08 |
19.32 |
13.28 °L
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1.1K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 70 Litres |
Boil Time: 70 |
Boil Gravity: 1.042 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 3 |
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: 2/25/2015 12:49 AM |
| Notes: |
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Celiac Hop
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American IPA
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2.5 Gallons |
1.051 |
1.016 |
4.56 |
74.82 |
1.88 °L
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1.1K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.043 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Partial Mash |
Pitch Rate: 0.75 |
Primary
Temp: 60 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/31/2015 1:26 AM |
| Notes: |
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Steven Pierce's Recipe
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Traditional Bock
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5 Gallons |
1.049 |
1.012 |
4.79 |
16.91 |
10.63 °L
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1.1K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: N/A |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 3/11/2011 1:51 PM |
| Notes: |
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Empress State Building ESB
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Extra Special/Strong Bitter (ESB)
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21 Litres |
1.051 |
1.014 |
4.87 |
41.11 |
8.17 °L
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1.1K |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 10 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.003 |
Efficiency: 35 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 20 ° C |
Priming Method: Batch |
Priming Amount: 115g |
Creation
Date: 11/1/2014 11:21 AM |
| Notes: |
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SMASH - American Extra Pale Ale
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American Pale Ale
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5.5 Gallons |
1.053 |
1.015 |
5 |
83.07 |
6.21 °L
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1.1K |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 6.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.045 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 69 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 8/19/2014 3:23 AM |
Notes: SMASH = Single Malt And Single Hop
Brown Sugar: I used Dark Brown Sugar. Brown Sugar was added after the boil. Therefore, IBU count should be closer to 94 as opposed to the 83 that is calculated with this recipe calculator.
Dry Hopped with 2oz Simcoe 7-10 days before bottling/kegging |
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