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Mock Hoptoberfest
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Mixed-Style Beer
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16.5 Gallons |
1.061 |
1.015 |
5.98 |
48.41 |
11.31 °L
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902 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 18.5 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: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 9/16/2015 7:36 PM |
| Notes: |
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Australian NEIPA
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Specialty IPA: New England IPA
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5.5 Gallons |
1.072 |
1.019 |
6.89 |
87.24 |
7.24 °L
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902 |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.1 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.062 |
Efficiency: 71 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 68 ° F |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 10/9/2021 12:22 PM |
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Peated Munich
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Specialty Smoked Beer
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20 Litres |
1.052 |
1.013 |
5.12 |
25.03 |
9.05 °L
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902 |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 22 Litres |
Boil Time: 30 |
Boil Gravity: 1.048 |
Efficiency: 60 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
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: 3/11/2017 4:12 PM |
| Notes: |
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World's Darkest Beer (Clawhammer)
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Dry Stout
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5.5 Gallons |
1.055 |
1.011 |
5.77 |
26.76 |
50 °L
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901 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.045 |
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: 4/5/2024 5:08 PM |
Notes: Ingredients
We used a ton of dark malt for this beer - like, almost 20% of the grain bill is dark malt. We've never gone over 8%! So, a word of caution: this beer will need a bit of time to condition and age after fermentation. Otherwise it's going to be a bit rough around the edges.
Water
7.56 gallons of good ol' Asheville city water.
Grain
The key to making any beer dark is dark malt. Though, what most experienced brewers will tell you is that a little bit goes a long way. For example, a stout can be made to look convincingly dark with a grain bill comprised of only 4% dark malt. A Dry Irish Stout might be made with such a ratio and nobody will bat an eye at the finished product. The beer will, for all intents and purposes, look "black." So, if we're trying to make the darkest beer, how can we tell if it's really darker than a competing shade of "black!?"
The trained eye will be able to tell a really dark beer almost immediately. And it isn't determined by looking at the liquid in the bottom of the glass. The easiest way to tell how dark a beer really is is by looking at the "head." The head is the foam on top of the beer. The head on a glass of Guiness, for example, is almost white! So it's a dark stout, but it's not a really dark stout. Look at the head on the beer we've brewed. It's a very deep shade of brown.
world's darkest beer
Another way to determine the darkness of a beer is to test it with a flashlight. Light is easily shone through semi-dark beers. When we turned off all of the lights and tried to shine light through our beer, absolutely nothing passed through. That's how you can tell a beer is very, very dark.
Also, technically, there is a scale for judging beer darkness, called the Standard Reference Method (SRM) which can be calculated by brewing software. Without the cocoa powder, the SRM of our beer is 104. However, we added special Dutch "black cocoa" powder, which is heavily roasted and highly alkalized. Adding just a bit of this to cookie dough, for example, is enough to turn them black. With the addition of this the SRM is likely quite a bit higher, but we don't know how much.
So, exactly how did we brew the darkest beer in the world? As we mentioned, dark malts! Here's exactly what we used
6 lbs Vienna Malt
1 lb 4 oz Caramunich Malt
1 lb 4 oz Victory Malt
1 lb Black Malt
1 lb Chocoloate Malt
1 lb Chocolate Wheat Malt
1 lb Riverbend Base Camp Malt
9 oz Black Patent Malt
8 oz Carafa III Malt
Hops and Adjuncts
4 oz Saaz Hops
4 oz BlackCocoa Powder
Yeast
1 pkg Czech Budejovice Lager (White Labs #802)
Process
To make this beer we tried our best to follow the steps below. However, admittedly, we aren't great brewers. Heck, we might not even be good brewers. What we're trying to say is that you can probably do this better than we can, even with a minimal amount of effort. Good luck!
world's darkest beer
Fill the kettle with water and begin heating to mash temp (152F).
Grind the malt finely in a mill (.025 inches).
Add a basket and stir the grain into the water once mash temp is met.
Allow grain to steep for 1 hour.
After steeping pull the basket (and the grain) from the liquid and heat to a boil.
Once boiling, set a timer for 60 minutes and add 2 oz. of Saaz hops.
With 10 minutes left in the boil, add 4 oz. of black cocoa powder.
At the end of the boil, turn off the heat and add 2 oz. of Saaz hops.
Chill to room temperature
Transfer to a keg or a fermenter or a keg fermenter.
Aerate with an O2 tank or by shaking for 120 seconds.
Add yeast
Add an air lock or a spunding valve
Allow to ferment for 2 weeks.
Chill and carbonate if kegging, or add to cans or bottles.
Allow to age and condition for 3-4 weeks
Serve and enjoy!
https://www.clawhammersupply.com/blogs/brewing/the-worlds-darkest-beer |
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Pils
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Bohemian Pilsener
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5 Gallons |
1.06 |
1.014 |
6.1 |
57.59 |
3.7 °L
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901 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.043 |
Efficiency: 72 |
Mash Thickness: 1.75 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.5 |
Primary
Temp: 50 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 5/2/2015 12:40 PM |
| Notes: Mash at 147° F (64° C) for 90 minutes. Boil for 90 minutes starting with 7-gallon pre-boil volume. Ferment at 50° F (10° C) for three weeks then let it rise gradually for 2-3 days to 65° F (18° C). lager for four weeks at 35° F (2° C). |
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Cluck Old Hen
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Extra Special/Strong Bitter (ESB)
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5.5 Gallons |
1.068 |
1.016 |
6.83 |
34.07 |
9.89 °L
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901 |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 7 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.054 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 1.25 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 68 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 10/5/2023 3:06 PM |
| Notes: This should be like Morland’s Old Speckled Hen, but the grist was adapted from Jamil Zainasheff. |
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Hoppy Pilsner
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Light American Lager
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100 Gallons |
1.044 |
1.008 |
4.84 |
26.26 |
3.59 °L
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901 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 105 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.042 |
Efficiency: 60 |
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: 5/25/2023 8:55 PM |
| Notes: |
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Barbara's Chocolate Stout
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Sweet Stout
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5.5 Gallons |
1.052 |
1.012 |
5.23 |
32.07 |
33.74 °L
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901 |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.042 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: 12.27 psi |
Creation
Date: 3/2/2020 1:46 AM |
| Notes: |
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Breadt
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German Pilsner (Pils)
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6 Gallons |
1.056 |
1.013 |
5.65 |
40.28 |
3.91 °L
|
901 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7 Gallons |
Boil Time: 66 |
Boil Gravity: 1.048 |
Efficiency: 68 |
Mash Thickness: 1.666 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.75 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/25/2019 12:59 AM |
| Notes: Need 22.75 mil yeast cells |
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APA Dalmo Beer Com Goiaba 02-25
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No Profile Selected |
50 Litres |
1.057 |
1.009 |
6.19 |
39.79 |
9.19 °L
|
901 |
0 |
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Author:
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| Boil
Size: 58.52 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.052 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 3.13 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 18 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 10/15/2018 8:37 PM |
| Notes: |
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Buzzcrafters Three Floyds Gumball Head
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American Pale Ale
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5 Gallons |
1.041 |
1.008 |
4.4 |
37.75 |
6.22 °L
|
901 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.029 |
Efficiency: 55 |
Mash Thickness: 1.6 |
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: 10/5/2018 7:53 PM |
Notes: Source: http://goo.gl/526mR
Add 6.6 g of gypsum to mash water
Mash at 153 degrees for 60 minutes
pre-boil gravity = 1.035
post-boil gravity = 1.041
very low efficiency - next time try double milling the wheat
1 tsp of Irish Moss added at last 15 minutes of boil
2 tsp yeast nutrient added to boil
big drop in efficiency from usual. measuring error?
maintained fermentation temperature around 62 degrees F for the first week, using frozen water bottles, and checking once each morning.
Brew day: Saturday, October 20
Rack day: Saturday, October 27
Bottling day: Saturday, November 3
Prime with 5.0 oz. corn sugar boiled in 3 cups water
Crown seal color: pink and red, about half of each color
OG = 1.041 FG = 1.010 (est.) 4 % ABV
Yield: 54 bottles
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Rye Stoned Cowboy
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American Pale Ale
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5.5 Gallons |
1.055 |
1.013 |
5.49 |
45.56 |
6.65 °L
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901 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.04 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.0 |
Primary
Temp: 68 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 9/15/2018 6:08 PM |
| Notes: |
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Ashleigh's Knock You On Your Ass
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Russian Imperial Stout
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5.5 Gallons |
1.103 |
1.025 |
10.32 |
78.93 |
43.77 °L
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901 |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.076 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 1.25 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.0 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 11/29/2016 4:34 PM |
| Notes: |
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American Blonde And Round
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American Pale Ale
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24 Litres |
1.048 |
1.01 |
5 |
21.18 |
3.96 °L
|
901 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 31 Litres |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.037 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 3.1 |
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: 3/17/2016 2:03 PM |
| Notes: |
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CSC Copper Scotch
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Strong Scotch Ale
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16 Gallons |
1.079 |
1.025 |
7.16 |
20.18 |
21.85 °L
|
901 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 18 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.07 |
Efficiency: 85 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 64 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/4/2016 9:53 PM |
| Notes: add the brown sugar in the last 20 mins of boil |
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Golden Ale
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American Pale Ale
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22 Litres |
1.046 |
1.009 |
4.81 |
40.46 |
9.2 °L
|
901 |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 32 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.031 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 3 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.5 |
Primary
Temp: 20 ° C |
Priming Method: açucar invertido |
Priming Amount: 6 g/l |
Creation
Date: 9/30/2015 4:15 PM |
| Notes: |
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Harvest Ale 2015
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California Common Beer
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6 Gallons |
1.068 |
1.017 |
6.66 |
49.88 |
7.01 °L
|
901 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 8 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.051 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 1.4 |
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: 9/17/2015 4:37 PM |
| Notes: |
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Unnamed Fortunate Islands Clone #1
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American Wheat or Rye Beer
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1 Gallons |
1.052 |
1.013 |
5.13 |
51.61 |
5.29 °L
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901 |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 2 Gallons |
Boil Time: 65 |
Boil Gravity: 1.026 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 63 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 7/2/2015 4:27 AM |
| Notes: |
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House Dogge
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Standard/Ordinary Bitter
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658 Litres |
1.035 |
1.007 |
3.7 |
37.1 |
14.01 °L
|
901 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 658 Litres |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.035 |
Efficiency: 65 |
Mash Thickness: 3 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 21 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 6/8/2015 3:26 PM |
| Notes: |
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Awesome Recipe
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Kölsch
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5.5 Gallons |
1.048 |
1.012 |
4.76 |
30.74 |
4.28 °L
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901 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.038 |
Efficiency: 78 |
Mash Thickness: 1.11 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.0 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 5/19/2015 9:51 PM |
| Notes: |
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