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SMASH Exbeeriment
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American Pale Ale
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6 Gallons |
1.05 |
1.011 |
5.06 |
10.61 |
5.45 °L
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1K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 8 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.037 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.75 |
Primary
Temp: 68 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 2/4/2017 8:01 PM |
Notes: This experiment is designed to showcase new hop varieties in a SMASH beer. All hop varieties are American and they are primarily recommended for American hoppy beers. This experiment only uses pellet hops. 11 lbs Cargill Special Pale Malt was used because it is a neutral flavored base malt with a slight biscuit flavor. WLP001 California Ale yeast was chosen because I want to keep yeast flavors low. I'm adjusting my water to reflect the Pale Ale water profile in Bru'n Water. Water will be left uncovered for 24 hours to allow chlorine to evaporate.
Initially I was going to prepare the full volume of wort without hops and dry hop each beer with a different hop, but instead, I decided to boil each 1 gallon batch separately with multiple hop additions during the boil. Performing multiple hop additions will be a valuable because we will have a representation of what flavors/aromas we can get from each hop when added at different time throughout the boil. Each 1 gallon batch will receive 1 oz of hops.
This experiment does not include a 60 min hop addition because IBU extraction is not the focus. My thought is that a 60 min addition would lose all flavors and aromas unique to the particular hop being used. This experiment is all about retaining as much flavor and aroma as possible.
All hops excluding Chinook were purchased on 2/4/17 so hopefully they are from a 2016 crop and are fresh. I'm storing the hops in my freezer until brew day. The Chinook has been vacuum sealed and stored in my freezer for about 2 years. While this experiment should be performed on fresh hops to best showcase them, it will be interesting to see if the hops have degraded much over the past two years.
Hops used:
Chinook
Medusa
El Dorado
HBC 438
HBC 366
Mosaic
1. Prepare 9.5 gal preboil wort
2. Boil 30 min at full volume to induce hot break and help boil DMS
3. Boil 6 seperate batches of 1.35 gal preboil wort
4. Cool in ice bath.
5. Collect 1 gallon in fermenter
6. Evenly distribute decanted yeast starter once all 6 batches have been finished. Distribute slurry by volume and shake between pouring.
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Happy Hops Clone
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American IPA
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6 Gallons |
1.051 |
1.013 |
5.05 |
235.57 |
5.99 °L
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1K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.044 |
Efficiency: 72 |
Mash Thickness: 1.7 |
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: 11/8/2022 8:56 PM |
| Notes: |
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Extra Special Bitter
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Strong Bitter
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23 Litres |
1.054 |
1.012 |
5.5 |
35.62 |
13.24 °L
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1K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 25 Litres |
Boil Time: 30 |
Boil Gravity: 1.05 |
Efficiency: 82 |
Mash Thickness: 3.5 |
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: 3/12/2022 2:18 PM |
| Notes: |
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Robust Peated Porter
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Robust Porter
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5.5 Gallons |
1.053 |
1.013 |
5.17 |
29.61 |
33.73 °L
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1K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.046 |
Efficiency: 80 |
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: 2/11/2022 9:06 PM |
| Notes: |
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Raspberry Creamsicle DIPA
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American IPA
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6 Gallons |
1.061 |
1.018 |
5.62 |
72.34 |
6.17 °L
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1K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 8 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.046 |
Efficiency: 80 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: 11.21 psi |
Creation
Date: 1/30/2022 4:12 PM |
| Notes: |
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Budweiser Budvarek
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Czech Premium Pale Lager
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22 Litres |
1.052 |
1.012 |
5.21 |
31.57 |
4.07 °L
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1K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 28 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.041 |
Efficiency: 81.2 |
Mash Thickness: 4 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 20 ° C |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: 0.87 bar |
Creation
Date: 5/23/2020 11:23 AM |
Notes: Pressure fermentation at 20c.
Inspired by Radek Zavadil's recipe |
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Czech Amber Lager
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Czech Amber Lager
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8.5 Litres |
1.052 |
1.013 |
5.11 |
37.75 |
12 °L
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1K |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 10.4 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.042 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 1.5 |
Primary
Temp: 11 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 5/22/2020 1:21 AM |
| Notes: |
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Blood Orange Hefe
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Weizen/Weissbier
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5.5 Gallons |
1.052 |
1.013 |
5.12 |
12.51 |
4.66 °L
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1K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.038 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 62 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 9/16/2017 3:10 AM |
| Notes: |
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Summer Blonde Ale
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Blonde Ale
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10.5 Gallons |
1.054 |
1.012 |
5.44 |
18.14 |
4.34 °L
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1K |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 14.1 Gallons |
Boil Time: 75 |
Boil Gravity: 1.04 |
Efficiency: 78 |
Mash Thickness: 1.25 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 67 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 7/6/2017 2:45 AM |
| Notes: |
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Dunkelweizen II
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Dunkelweizen
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15 Litres |
1.047 |
1.005 |
5.5 |
17.57 |
26.66 °L
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1K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 21.5 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.033 |
Efficiency: 60 |
Mash Thickness: 2.7 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.5 |
Primary
Temp: 18 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 2/20/2017 2:17 PM |
| Notes: |
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Roggenbier
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Roggenbier (German Rye Beer)
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10.5 Litres |
1.052 |
1.014 |
5.05 |
23.59 |
12.86 °L
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1K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 15.48 Litres |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.035 |
Efficiency: 68 |
Mash Thickness: 3.8 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.75 |
Primary
Temp: 17 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/26/2015 1:11 PM |
| Notes: |
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Altbairische Dunkle
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Munich Dunkel
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3 Gallons |
1.052 |
1.014 |
5.07 |
27.2 |
25.01 °L
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1K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 4 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.039 |
Efficiency: 60 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 50 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/23/2017 3:44 PM |
| Notes: Lager 30 days at near 0c |
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Who's Deanna
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Vienna Lager
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6 Gallons |
1.056 |
1.015 |
5.38 |
23.52 |
8.67 °L
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1K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.5 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: 48 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/4/2017 12:28 AM |
| Notes: |
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Lucie Style (Mongrel II)
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Strong Bitter
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21 Litres |
1.057 |
1.016 |
5.38 |
44.63 |
11.55 °L
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1K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 28.5 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.042 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 3 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.0 |
Primary
Temp: 19 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 11/1/2016 3:25 PM |
Notes: split boil: batch 1 = 002, batch 2 = 005
go for max volume
sub flaked wheat or oats for flaked rye if needed
be meticulous about hop additions and runoff: to make split boil as even as possible.. |
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Brown Porter
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English Porter
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3.5 Gallons |
1.054 |
1.015 |
5.06 |
26.72 |
25.65 °L
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1K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 4.25 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.044 |
Efficiency: 79 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.5 |
Primary
Temp: 67 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 9/14/2016 3:50 PM |
Notes: Condition Malt with pinch of SMB in 1 oz water
Estimated Mash ph = 5.42
Aerate with pure O2 for 30 sec @ 1.0 lpg
Actual Mash pH = 5.49
Pre-boil Gravity = 1.045
Pre-boil Volume = 4.25
Post Boil Gravity = 1.054
Post Boil Volume = 3.5
Final Gravity = 1.016
Post Boil Sludge = 0.625 gal
Into Fermenter = 2.75 gal
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VIENNA LAGER
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Vienna Lager
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76 Litres |
1.054 |
1.013 |
5.43 |
23.04 |
11.7 °L
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1K |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 75 Litres |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.055 |
Efficiency: 82 |
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: 9/13/2016 3:11 PM |
| Notes: |
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Wheat IPA
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American Wheat Beer
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5 Gallons |
1.054 |
1.012 |
5.48 |
53.01 |
3.84 °L
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1K |
2 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.036 |
Efficiency: 65 |
Mash Thickness: 1.25 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.75 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 2/8/2016 1:17 PM |
| Notes: |
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Bøhmen
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Bohemian Pilsener
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25 Litres |
1.055 |
1.013 |
5.4 |
39.22 |
4.55 °L
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1K |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 31 Litres |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.044 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 1.75 |
Primary
Temp: 12 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 7/28/2015 10:25 AM |
| Notes: |
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Bavarian Hefeweizen
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Weizen/Weissbier
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5 Gallons |
1.05 |
1.012 |
5.06 |
19.81 |
3.09 °L
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1K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.034 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 70 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 6/8/2015 8:09 PM |
| Notes: |
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ESB (BrewUnited)
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Extra Special/Strong Bitter (ESB)
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5.5 Gallons |
1.054 |
1.015 |
5.05 |
49.23 |
12.87 °L
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1K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.04 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 5/31/2015 4:29 AM |
| Notes: |
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