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The Refined Merk
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American Pale Ale
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21 Litres |
1.059 |
1.012 |
6.18 |
50.58 |
4.24 °L
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864 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 28.5 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.043 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 3 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 19 ° C |
Priming Method: Sugar |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 12/14/2016 3:36 AM |
Notes: First beer on new setup
Unfiltered sydney water |
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Summer Fling
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Specialty IPA: New England IPA
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5.5 Gallons |
1.071 |
1.023 |
6.27 |
38.25 |
4.76 °L
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864 |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 2.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.023 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 68 ° F |
Priming Method: dextrose |
Priming Amount: 5 oz |
Creation
Date: 10/10/2022 5:17 PM |
Notes: 1. Bring 2.5 Gallons of water to temp. 155-160F.
2. Add 1lb of your Pilsen DME
3. Steep your speciality grains for 20 minutes -- Oats included.
4. "Sparge" the bag using .25 gallons of 160F water.
5. Bring the wort to a boil.
6. Once boil has been acheived, add 1/2 oz El Dorado Hops to boil for 60 minutes.
7. Add your DME and Lactose at 50 minutes.
8. Turn of heat at 60 minutes
9. Add your mandarin peel to steep in the wort for 20 minutes after flameout.
10. Cool your wort to 160F-170F and add your Cascade/Amarillo hops for 20 minutes.
11. Ferment for at least 14 days in primary, at day 11, add your Galaxy, Cascade, and Amarillo hops.
My goal is to make a citrousy, creamy, smooth, juicy/smooth beer with good head retention and mouthfeel. I might switch around the hops based on what I'm shooting for.
11/4/22: Beer is a tad darker than I hoped. Sparging made a huge difference: I retained my calculated OG of 1.072 even at 5.5 gallons. Chilling with refrigerated water really did the trick to bring the temperature down fast.
11/5/2022: Beer blew out of fermentor after 24 hours. Smells and tastes amazing. Very juicy smelling. Can't wait to dry hop.
11/15/22: Added my dry hop. Galaxy hops were a tad too bitter on the nose for my preference. Finished at 1.020! Very smooth flavor and well balanced sweetness and hop! Slighty tropical/fruity smell, but not nearly as strong as I'd expect, hopefully carbonation will help with this. Color checks out, not nearly as hazy as I hoped, but hopefully this means it won't get that weird "brown" oxidation color.
11/18/2022: Bottling was a disaster. The siphon kept getting clogged which led to a bunch of re-siphoning and oxygen bubbles. I feel oxidation will almost be imminent with this beer. Overall, the flavor and aroma is pretty much where I want it. I would have liked a little more sweet orange, so I will add more orange to the brew next time. The beer is incredibly juicy and hazy, just how I want it. |
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Pumpkin Beer 2023
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Autumn Seasonal Beer
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6.25 Gallons |
1.066 |
1.022 |
6.15 |
25.14 |
6.21 °L
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864 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.25 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.057 |
Efficiency: 73 |
Mash Thickness: 1.4 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 2.0 |
Primary
Temp: 64 ° F |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: 10 psi |
Creation
Date: 9/6/2022 7:29 PM |
| Notes: |
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Base Stout Medium
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American Stout
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15.5 Gallons |
16.414 |
4.369 |
6.57 |
17.38 |
32.85 °L
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864 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 18.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 14.7 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.75 |
Sugar
Scale: Plato |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 74 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 8/17/2022 6:10 PM |
| Notes: |
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1 Gal Strong Honey Cider
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New England Cider
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1.1 Gallons |
1.061 |
1.012 |
6.45 |
0 |
1.67 °L
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864 |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 1 Gallons |
Boil Time: N/A |
Boil Gravity: 1.068 |
Efficiency: 100 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 75 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 10/3/2020 10:15 PM |
| Notes: |
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Wingman IPA (Pale 2 Row 6.42%)
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American IPA
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21 Litres |
1.064 |
1.016 |
6.42 |
92.95 |
8.93 °L
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864 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 11 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.058 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Partial Mash |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 18 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 4/22/2019 7:03 AM |
Notes: Note - Mangrove Jack M44 will take longer to start fermenting - usually a few days before it really gets going
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Jack The RIPA (no Chill)
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Specialty IPA: Red IPA
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21 Litres |
1.066 |
1.016 |
6.53 |
46.2 |
13.89 °L
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864 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 24.6 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.056 |
Efficiency: 70 |
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: 4/2/2019 12:20 AM |
| Notes: |
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SK - 5C Brown IPA (sort Of)
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Specialty IPA: Brown IPA
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23 Litres |
1.059 |
1.012 |
6.12 |
67.99 |
16.38 °L
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864 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 29 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.047 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.75 |
Primary
Temp: 20 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 10/21/2018 3:06 PM |
| Notes: 200 g. orange peel will be added in secondary 2 days before dry hopping. |
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Pretzel Wheat Half
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American Brown Ale
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5 Gallons |
1.065 |
1.015 |
6.59 |
28.57 |
18.33 °L
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864 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 6 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.054 |
Efficiency: 70 |
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: 1/25/2018 2:16 PM |
| Notes: |
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Bomber Pale Ale
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American Pale Ale
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5.25 Gallons |
1.059 |
1.011 |
6.3 |
55 |
10.62 °L
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864 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 6.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.048 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 68 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 5/27/2017 4:39 PM |
| Notes: |
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Pict's Porter
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Robust Porter
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5 Gallons |
1.064 |
1.016 |
6.26 |
40.46 |
39.07 °L
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864 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: N/A |
Efficiency: 62.7 |
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: 2/19/2012 5:11 PM |
| Notes: |
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Manilla IPA
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Specialty IPA: White IPA
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32 Litres |
1.061 |
1.011 |
6.6 |
63.65 |
4.49 °L
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864 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 42 Litres |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.047 |
Efficiency: 68 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.75 |
Primary
Temp: 18 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 2/24/2016 11:36 PM |
| Notes: |
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Sour Again (II)
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Lambic
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20 Litres |
1.065 |
1.017 |
6.2 |
0 |
3.84 °L
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864 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 11 Litres |
Boil Time: N/A |
Boil Gravity: 1.118 |
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: 2/15/2016 9:26 AM |
| Notes: |
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IPA Fresh Pressed
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Specialty IPA: New England IPA
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5.5 Gallons |
1.066 |
1.016 |
6.62 |
79.51 |
17.4 °L
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864 |
2 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.05 |
Efficiency: 70 |
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: 12/26/2015 6:29 AM |
| Notes: |
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Simple IPA
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American IPA
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6 Gallons |
1.062 |
1.014 |
6.26 |
62.69 |
6.61 °L
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864 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 8 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.046 |
Efficiency: 75 |
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: 8/17/2015 11:45 PM |
| Notes: |
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Test
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California Common Beer
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10 Gallons |
1.062 |
1.016 |
6.14 |
0 |
6.56 °L
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864 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 14 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: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 6/13/2015 4:52 PM |
| Notes: |
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West Witch Irish Red Ale
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Irish Red Ale
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5.5 Gallons |
1.065 |
1.016 |
6.36 |
20.51 |
14.64 °L
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864 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.25 Gallons |
Boil Time: 70 |
Boil Gravity: 1.049 |
Efficiency: 82 |
Mash Thickness: 1.3 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 66 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 5/11/2015 3:12 AM |
| Notes: |
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Lost Pines IPA
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American IPA
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5.5 Gallons |
1.064 |
1.014 |
6.64 |
95.28 |
6.2 °L
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864 |
5 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.047 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.25 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 71 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 5/10/2015 9:00 PM |
Notes: Double pitch the yeast unless using a starter.
Shoot for a mashing temp of 150. |
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Brain Eater 2.01
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Imperial IPA
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5.5 Gallons |
1.059 |
1.011 |
6.22 |
71.06 |
8.32 °L
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864 |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.5 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: 70 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 4/21/2015 1:24 AM |
Notes: *6.5 gal water at 160F
add grain bag
30 min steep
accidently left burner on, climbed to 180F after 15 min steep
cooled with wort chiller
added grain bag again at 153F
*1700 removed grain bag start boil
forgot to add DME added 7lbs DME
*1740 boil started
*1841 chilled
*1847 142F
*1858 120F hopstand 27 minutes 1.5 oz citra
-removed hop bag
-squeeze hop bag add to kettle
*1941 remove hopstand
*2000 siphon into bucket at 93F
-add 2 packets Safale 05 after a few hours and oxygenated wort
23 Aug OG 1051 @ 93F = 1055
30 Aug 1010 @ 68F = 1011 = 5.78%
-Add 5.0oz citra dry hop 6 days
05 Sep 1007 @ 65F = 1007 = 6.30%
-Remove and squeeze dry hop bag
*2/3 cup water at 120F add tsp+ geletin
microwave 25sec to 143F then 10sec more, set aside
add geletin water
*05 Sep Cold crash temp set at 33F
9 days cold crash
*14 Sep Bottled 50 12 oz bottles |
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Saisons In The Abyss
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Saison
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6 Gallons |
1.059 |
1.011 |
6.33 |
12.37 |
4.09 °L
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864 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.047 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 75 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 2/5/2015 9:11 PM |
Notes: 6 Gallon batch to be split and fermented with different WLP strains.
1 Gallon 100% Fermentation with WLP566
1 Gallon 100% Fermentation with WLP644
1 Gallon 75% Fermentation with WLP565 and finished with WLP653
Remainder of the batch will be fermented with a blend of all 4 strains |
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