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Catherine The Great
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Russian Imperial Stout
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10 Litres |
1.094 |
1.024 |
9.29 |
51.96 |
50 °L
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931 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 15 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.063 |
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: 4/14/2015 1:18 AM |
Notes: Big Challenge
Consider pitching rates - we'll need lots of good yeast. Possibly need a champagne yeast to finish the job?
Head space for projected krausen
Aging: around 3-4 months in the bottle
Oak chips?
projected brewing in Spring for 2016 Autumn consumption. Might as well brew a 5 gal
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Spring Cleaning WF Mead
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Semi-Sweet Mead
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2 Gallons |
1.12 |
1 |
17.59 |
0 |
5.6 °L
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931 |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 2 Gallons |
Boil Time: N/A |
Boil Gravity: 1.12 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 60 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 5/22/2023 2:10 AM |
Notes: Made with three sources of wildflower honey:
3lb 14.5oz from central Indiana
1lb 11oz from Brewer's Best
1lb 4.4 oz from northeastern Illinois |
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Hefes Dragons Flagon V5
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Imperial Stout
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6 Gallons |
1.095 |
1.019 |
9.94 |
37.11 |
50 °L
|
931 |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 8 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.071 |
Efficiency: 67 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 60 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/23/2022 2:49 AM |
Notes: I set the efficiency down to 55 percent for a High Gravity brew but then considered using Reiterated Mashing. I split the grain in half, except for putting the Chocolate / Roasty grains in the second.
I've had the bourbon and chips started for 3 weeks. I added a little Fireball to up the cinnamon character - about 2 oz added when the devil's cut was consumed by the mocha chips - I also heated the mocha chips to make them more aromatic. Add the chips and all the bourbon after fermentation. BTW - Some suggest to toss the Bourbon that soaked the chips to reduce the tannins...if you do that, you will need more Bourbon to taste.
Last time I used Reiterated Mashing Techniques and it was a way more sedate brewday. This time I am using a 15 gallon kettle and a 33cm grain basket. I hope all the grain fits in that basket...if so, it'll cut the brewday in half, timewise. I can still put excess grains in a bag to finish the mash - doing so doubles the time to extract and will make me need hot water to sparge.
I am removing the DME (did not need it) and replacing it with Swaen Brown Supreme - 1lb...this should help with the body thinness and head retention and round this beer out further. Added 1 lb of rice hulls to help with circulation.
Ended up 67% efficiency. Didnt use the DME at all. Finished the brewday, Aerated with 2 minutes pure oxygen, used 1 tsp of yeast nutrient, 1 whirlfloc tablet. Get the bourbon and start preparing the wood chips 9/18/2023.
Larry used REDEMPTION Pre-Prohibition branded bourbon.
I am considering several, including
Wild Turkey 101 - Cheap but burny - might do well in a RIS.
Makers Mark 46 - Supposed to have a complex vanilla taste
Jefferson Reserve - Uh, breaks the bank but NICE
Buffalo Trace - Vanilla, Mint, Molasses
Bulleit KSB - Rye forward
Eijah Craig Small Batch 1789 - Vanilla, Nuts, Molasses, Sweet
Time to go get the bourbon (I chose EC 1789) and put 4 oz with my LD Carlson Mocha Oak chips so they can booze up until it is time to secondary.
Fermentation: Nothing much in first 8-10 hours, after that, I got a finger of Krausen and fermentation kicked into high gear...steady stream of CO2 in my blowoff vessel. Maintained for 5 days, then it slowed. Fearing a stall, I ramped the temp to 65 and later to 67. I get a burp of CO2 every 30-40 seconds now (Day 8) and I have a nice bed of sediment and clear dark beer. I ramped to 70 for 3-5 days to ensure complete attenuation and I will grab an F.G. sample at that time. Sample tested with hydrometer: F.G.: 1.021.
This is the fifth brew of this beer. I will use Nottingham since it's what I have on hand. My greatest issue is I don't want a yeast that will dry out the beer too much - Notty is badass and will ferment a truck if left in there long enough. Alcohol content is high enough to prevent that, I hope.
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Grumpy Old Man
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Old Ale
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5.5 Gallons |
1.091 |
1.022 |
9.13 |
59.5 |
16.52 °L
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931 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 6 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.029 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 1.25 |
Primary
Temp: 70 ° F |
Priming Method: dextrose |
Priming Amount: 5.4 oz |
Creation
Date: 3/11/2021 9:57 PM |
Notes: -Use Wyeast 9097-PC Old Ale Blend. Or WLP060 American Ale Yeast Blend if you don't like Brett.
-Add late additions last five minutes of boil
-Bottle condition for six months |
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Belgian Golden Strong - BIAB For Joe
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Belgian Golden Strong Ale
|
5.3 Gallons |
1.082 |
1.01 |
9.46 |
30.37 |
3.61 °L
|
931 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.04 |
Efficiency: 65 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 1.0 |
Primary
Temp: 64 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/5/2019 5:42 PM |
| Notes: |
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Ten Fiddy OB Recipe
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Imperial Stout
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5 Gallons |
1.111 |
1.032 |
10.48 |
64.46 |
50 °L
|
931 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.08 |
Efficiency: 72 |
Mash Thickness: 1.4 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.5 |
Primary
Temp: 64 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/11/2018 9:56 PM |
| Notes: Condition for 3 months in secondary with bourbon soaked oak chips. |
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Fuckfast
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Experimental Beer
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40 Litres |
1.135 |
1.034 |
13.25 |
55.05 |
22.72 °L
|
931 |
0 |
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Author:
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JohnnyAH
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| Boil
Size: 56 Litres |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.078 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 1.0 |
Primary
Temp: 21 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 10/14/2016 8:09 PM |
| Notes: |
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BBB (bourbon Barrel Belgian)
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Belgian Tripel
|
5.5 Gallons |
1.086 |
1.014 |
9.48 |
39.78 |
9.03 °L
|
931 |
1 |
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Author:
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thomas.falls
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|
| Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.044 |
Efficiency: 60 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.5 |
Primary
Temp: 68 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 9/6/2015 8:04 PM |
Notes: Secondary in used 5 gal bourbon barrel
5.5 gal mash - strike at 160 F
4.0 gal sparge |
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Wall-ball Tripel
|
Belgian Tripel
|
5 Gallons |
1.081 |
1.014 |
8.74 |
22.44 |
4.5 °L
|
931 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: N/A |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
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: 2/26/2011 12:21 AM |
| Notes: Don't bother with orange peel or specialty malts; just let the yeast do the work. |
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Kolsch #1
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Kölsch
|
5 Gallons |
1.042 |
1.01 |
4.11 |
49.6 |
2.96 °L
|
930 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 2.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.083 |
Efficiency: 35 |
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: 6/25/2016 1:53 PM |
Notes: 6/19 - Brew Day.. Mofro Channel.. Pretty dark for a Kolsch.
6/21 - Moved to secondary fermentation.. Darker than expected.. Alcohol % a bit low...OG 1.04, FG 1.015, x131.25 = 3.28% |
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Earl Grey Pale
|
American IPA
|
40 Litres |
1.041 |
1.01 |
4.06 |
22.3 |
4.91 °L
|
930 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 45 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.037 |
Efficiency: 75 |
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: 8/22/2016 11:19 AM |
| Notes: |
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Simpsons Mild Lager
|
International Pale Lager
|
70 Litres |
1.048 |
1.015 |
4.28 |
25.46 |
3.72 °L
|
930 |
0 |
|
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| Boil
Size: 90 Litres |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.037 |
Efficiency: 83 |
Mash Thickness: 2.75 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 14 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 8/23/2016 6:45 AM |
| Notes: |
|
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Smoked Pepper Amber Ale
|
Märzen
|
5.5 Gallons |
1.044 |
1.011 |
4.4 |
34.09 |
14.59 °L
|
930 |
0 |
|
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| Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.033 |
Efficiency: 35 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 68 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 9/28/2016 4:11 PM |
Notes: 1 pound of the brown sugar is piloncillo mexican brown sugar.
The Jalepenos were smoked with cherry wood before adding to the boil. |
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Sour
|
Berliner Weisse
|
12 Litres |
1.032 |
1.007 |
3.24 |
3.71 |
3.31 °L
|
930 |
0 |
|
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| Boil
Size: 16 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.024 |
Efficiency: 60 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 1.25 |
Primary
Temp: 16 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 5/28/2016 1:47 PM |
Notes: Mash for 60 minutes.
Bring to boil for 5 min then cool to 40 degrees.
Add 7mL lactic acid (88%) when temp reaches 60 degrees. Target pH is 5.3
Add lacto w/o airing the wort.
Keep at 45 degrees for 2 days. Target pH is 3.7
Bring to boil for. Add hops.
Cool to 20 degrees and put in fermenter w airing.
Pitch Yeast
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Sean's Lemon Lime Gose
|
Gose
|
5.5 Gallons |
1.045 |
1.011 |
4.47 |
7.68 |
4.53 °L
|
930 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.083 |
Efficiency: 35 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Partial Mash |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 11/10/2017 7:03 PM |
| Notes: |
|
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Mild Mannered
|
Mild
|
10.5 Gallons |
1.032 |
1.009 |
2.96 |
13.39 |
16.21 °L
|
930 |
0 |
|
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| Boil
Size: 11.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.029 |
Efficiency: 85 |
Mash Thickness: 1.4 |
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: 10/31/2015 4:53 AM |
| Notes: |
|
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Irish Redhead
|
Irish Red Ale
|
5 Gallons |
1.05 |
1.015 |
4.48 |
21.63 |
14.67 °L
|
930 |
0 |
|
|
|
| Boil
Size: 6.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.038 |
Efficiency: 65 |
Mash Thickness: 1.25 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.5 |
Primary
Temp: 70 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 10/17/2015 3:09 AM |
| Notes: |
|
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Ipa 30l
|
American IPA
|
30 Litres |
6.927 |
1.805 |
2.68 |
65.76 |
8.08 °L
|
930 |
0 |
|
|
|
| Boil
Size: 35 Litres |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 6 |
Efficiency: 35 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Plato |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.5 |
Primary
Temp: 16 ° C |
Priming Method: Wort |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 5/15/2019 7:27 AM |
| Notes: |
|
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IPA - Coopers Kit Basic
|
Specialty IPA: Brown IPA
|
46 Litres |
1.024 |
1.007 |
2.26 |
7.44 |
16.86 °L
|
930 |
0 |
|
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| Boil
Size: 46 Litres |
Boil Time: 15 |
Boil Gravity: 1.024 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.5 |
Primary
Temp: 20 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/14/2020 1:15 PM |
Notes: Brew #5
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Rudy IPA
|
California Common Beer
|
5.5 Gallons |
1.028 |
1.005 |
2.96 |
86.52 |
10.76 °L
|
930 |
3 |
|
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Author:
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JPhomebrew
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|
| Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.02 |
Efficiency: 35 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
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: 5/8/2015 7:33 PM |
| Notes: |
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