Vanilla Stout
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Russian Imperial Stout
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5.5 Gallons |
1.09 |
1.017 |
9.51 |
26.97 |
38.11 °L
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8.5K |
3 |
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Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.066 |
Efficiency: 80 |
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: 9/30/2014 3:18 AM |
Notes: |
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Red Rage Red Ale (RA)
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Irish Red Ale
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23 Litres |
1.057 |
1.013 |
5.8 |
43.04 |
13.59 °L
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8.5K |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 34 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.038 |
Efficiency: 65 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 17 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 4/23/2016 11:03 PM |
Notes: Based on Fall Session Red Ale recipe
Strike temp. - 70 C
Batch volume came to 22.5L
Yeast x2 packs - Rehydrated, pitched at 22 C
OG: 1056 (19 C)
Fermenter set to 17 C
Dry hopped - Monday, 2/5/16 (7 days)
Bottled using drops on Wed 11/5/16 (16 days)
FG: 1010 (18 C) 6.5% ABV |
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Crisp Chevallier Wheat Beer
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American Wheat Beer
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5.5 Gallons |
1.061 |
1.019 |
5.55 |
27.95 |
5.41 °L
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8.5K |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 7.08 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.048 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 1.75 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.0 |
Primary
Temp: 68 ° F |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 5/7/2019 4:48 AM |
Notes: |
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Roasted Pecan Brown Ale
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American Brown Ale
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5.5 Gallons |
1.047 |
1.013 |
4.45 |
34 |
15.65 °L
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8.5K |
8 |
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Boil
Size: 6.19 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.041 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/7/2013 9:34 PM |
Notes: |
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Dark Skies Black IPA
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Specialty Beer
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5.5 Gallons |
1.06 |
1.017 |
5.63 |
83.12 |
35.06 °L
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8.5K |
7 |
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Boil
Size: 7 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.047 |
Efficiency: 72 |
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: 5/22/2013 1:55 PM |
Notes: Won 2nd place at a local NC Brew Competition. Scored a 39 from a sanctioned BJCP judge. |
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Dark Heart Root Beer
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Russian Imperial Stout
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5.5 Gallons |
1.101 |
1.025 |
9.9 |
52.9 |
40 °L
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8.5K |
5 |
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Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: N/A |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 68 ° F |
Priming Method: Corn Sugar |
Priming Amount: 4 oz |
Creation
Date: 4/29/2013 5:16 PM |
Notes: OG 1.101
FG 1.034
ABV 8.66% |
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Belgian Red Ale
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Belgian Specialty Ale
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3 Gallons |
1.076 |
1.019 |
7.47 |
23.22 |
25.9 °L
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8.5K |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 4 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.052 |
Efficiency: 65 |
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: 6/5/2014 12:55 AM |
Notes: |
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Plinian Legacy Double IPA
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American IPA
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6 Gallons |
1.076 |
1.018 |
7.64 |
68.03 |
5.85 °L
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8.5K |
5 |
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Boil
Size: 8 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.057 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 1.75 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.0 |
Primary
Temp: 67 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 3/5/2014 9:47 PM |
Notes: |
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Very Pale Ale
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American Pale Ale
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12 Litres |
1.049 |
1.011 |
5.03 |
31 |
5.85 °L
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8.5K |
4 |
|
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Boil
Size: 19 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.031 |
Efficiency: 65 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 19 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 11/20/2016 10:42 AM |
Notes: |
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2019 Cucumber Cream Ale
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Cream Ale
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5 Gallons |
1.055 |
1.012 |
5.64 |
26.06 |
4 °L
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8.5K |
0 |
|
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Boil
Size: 7.25 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.038 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.25 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.75 |
Primary
Temp: 60 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 6/6/2017 3:08 PM |
Notes: I use two 11g packs of Nottingham =220 billion cells.
This is my MBC with cucumbers added...
Ferment low 60F for 5 days and then increase 2F daily until reaching 68F. At 14 days do a two day rest at 70F.
Cucumber Ale : After 3 weeks total, I "dry cuked" with 3 large cucumbers. Starsan knife and a new cutting board. Peal and cut cucumbers into thin round slices and add to fermentor for 5 days. I also cold crashed to 38 during these 5 days. Made this for a summer pool party everyone really liked this beer. It does have a fairly strong but not over powering cucumber flavor. Light body, easy drinking, and very flavorful beer.
Note: I use uncrushed instant rice added to the crushed grains, in place of the flaked rice.
The brewing salts are divided as indicated then added to the mash and the brew kettle (boil). |
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Hop-Fu! IPA
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Imperial IPA
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14 Gallons |
1.067 |
1.015 |
6.83 |
58.47 |
4.98 °L
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8.5K |
3 |
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Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.125 |
Efficiency: 77 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 67 ° F |
Priming Method: Forced CO2 |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 8/30/2014 3:55 PM |
Notes: Gold Medal IPA in 2014 NHC (See Zymurgy Sept/Oct 2014 page 68)
I entered all the ingredients and then back-calculated the brewhouse efficiency to match the reported OG. By doing this, I arrived at 77%
Information I guessed or did not include because it wasn't published:
* Mash thickness
* Pitch rate
* Hopback specifics (utilization and temperature)
* Water profile |
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White/golden Stout
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American Stout
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5 Gallons |
1.082 |
1.025 |
7.38 |
35.13 |
9.71 °L
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8.5K |
4 |
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Boil
Size: 6 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.068 |
Efficiency: 65 |
Mash Thickness: 1.25 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.75 |
Primary
Temp: 70 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 4/14/2017 12:59 PM |
Notes: |
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17C1. Strong Scotch Ale (Wee Heavy)
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Wee Heavy
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5.5 Gallons |
1.097 |
1.027 |
9.23 |
27.67 |
18.85 °L
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8.5K |
0 |
|
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Boil
Size: 9 Gallons |
Boil Time: 120 |
Boil Gravity: 1.055 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 1.25 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 2.0 |
Primary
Temp: 57 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 8/26/2017 4:31 PM |
Notes: Overall Impression:
Rich, malty, dextrinous, and usually caramel-sweet, these beers can give an impression that is suggestive of a dessert. Complex secondary malt and alcohol flavors prevent a one-dimensional quality. Strength and maltiness can vary, but should not be cloying or syrupy.
Aroma:
Deeply malty, with a strong caramel component. Lightly smoky secondary aromas may also be present, adding complexity; peat smoke is inappropriate. Diacetyl should be low to none. Low to moderate esters and alcohol are often present in stronger versions. Hops are very low to none, and can be slightly earthy or floral.
Appearance:
Light copper to dark brown color, often with deep ruby highlights. Clear. Usually has a large tan head, which may not persist. Legs may be evident in stronger versions.
Flavor:
Richly malty with significant caramel (particularly in stronger versions). Hints of roasted malt may be present (sometimes perceived as a faint smoke character), as may some nutty character, all of which may last into the finish. Peat smoke is inappropriate. Hop flavors and bitterness are low to medium-low, so the malt presence should dominate the balance. Diacetyl should be low to none. Low to moderate esters and alcohol are usually present. Esters may suggest plums, raisins or dried fruit. The palate is usually full and sweet, but the finish may be sweet to medium-dry, sometimes with a light roasty-grainy note.
Mouthfeel:
Medium-full to full-bodied, with some versions (but not all) having a thick, chewy viscosity. A smooth, alcoholic warmth is usually present and is quite welcome since it balances the malty sweetness. Moderate carbonation.
Comments:
Known also as “strong Scotch ale.” The term “wee heavy” means “small strong” and traces to the beer that made the term famous, Fowler’s Wee Heavy, a 12 Guinea Ale. Historically, the strongest beer from a Scottish ale parti-gyle.
History:
More related to historical brews than modern lower-strength Scottish ales, these beers have their roots in the strong ales of the 1700s and 1800s, although formulations and methods have changed. A premium product, often produced for export. Modern versions have lower starting and finishing gravities than their historical ancestors.
Characteristic Ingredients:
Well-modified pale malt, with roasted barley for color. May use some crystal malt for color adjustment. Slight smoke character may be present in some versions, but derives from roasted grains or from the boil. Peated malt is not traditional.
Style Comparison:
Somewhat like an English Barleywine.
Vital Statistics:
OG: 1.070 – 1.130
FG: 1.018 – 1.040
IBUs: 17 – 35
SRM: 14 – 25
ABV: 6.5 – 10.0%
Commercial Examples:
Belhaven Wee Heavy, Gordon Highland Scotch Ale, Inveralmond Blackfriar, McEwan's Scotch Ale, Orkney Skull Splitter, Traquair House Ale
Tags:
high-strength, amber-color, top-fermented, British-isles, traditional-style, strong-ale-family, malty |
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Hibiscus Saison
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Saison
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11 Gallons |
1.042 |
1.007 |
4.53 |
25.68 |
2.94 °L
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8.5K |
2 |
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Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.062 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.25 |
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: 5/10/2013 6:49 PM |
Notes: Start fermentation at normal temperature and then raise to mid 80's for the second and third days. Return to normal range to finish.
Ramp Mash starting at 112 and moving to 150 without rests. |
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Chocolate Milk Stout (Patio 1812)
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Sweet Stout
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5 Gallons |
1.061 |
1.018 |
5.6 |
24.52 |
28.58 °L
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8.5K |
15 |
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Boil
Size: 3.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.087 |
Efficiency: 35 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 1.0 |
Primary
Temp: 68 ° F |
Priming Method: Corn Sugar |
Priming Amount: 6oz |
Creation
Date: 4/24/2015 8:57 PM |
Notes: Add the Cacoa nibs to the secondary and give it 2 weeks in the secondary
Bottled 1/2 then added Brewers Best Peanut butter flavoring to make a chocolate PB stout.
This is the best milk stout that I have ever tasted. Both the Chocolate and the Chocolate & Peanut Butter versions were loved by all that enjoy a good Porter/Stout. Could have improved the PB version with a little less Peanut Butter flavor (will only add 4 ounces/5 gallons in any future batches)
I had to take this one out of the rotation - only because I am lactose intolerant and even if I take a lactose digestive supplement i can't drink more than one without having issues. |
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Bourbon County Stout Clone
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Russian Imperial Stout
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5.5 Gallons |
1.127 |
1.038 |
13.68 |
60.05 |
50 °L
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8.5K |
1 |
|
Author:
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150Litner
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Boil
Size: 10 Gallons |
Boil Time: 190 |
Boil Gravity: 1.07 |
Efficiency: 77 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.25 |
Primary
Temp: 68 ° F |
Priming Method: Force Carb |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 5/20/2015 10:41 PM |
Notes: Don't add too much in the way of salts since the wort volume will be reduced to nearly half. |
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Extract White IPA
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American IPA
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5.25 Gallons |
1.069 |
1.015 |
7.05 |
81.02 |
5.87 °L
|
8.5K |
7 |
|
|
Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.082 |
Efficiency: 35 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 65 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 3/14/2014 12:02 AM |
Notes: |
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Flat Tire-ish
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Classic American Pilsner
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23.5 Litres |
1.049 |
1.008 |
5.32 |
39.31 |
5.73 °L
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8.5K |
0 |
|
|
Boil
Size: 28 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.041 |
Efficiency: 68 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.5 |
Primary
Temp: 9 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 12/12/2016 7:00 PM |
Notes: |
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The Proposition
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Specialty IPA: Red IPA
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5 Litres |
1.07 |
1.005 |
8.49 |
68.9 |
18.71 °L
|
8.4K |
0 |
|
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Boil
Size: 9 Litres |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.039 |
Efficiency: 71 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 20 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 10/15/2015 8:17 PM |
Notes:
Strike Temp 70c
90 minute boil to bring out a darker red colour.
Late hop editions only
Mash out 76c - 10 minutes
Brewed 14/11/15
Bottled 6/12/15
Brewed 28/5/16
Brix 17
Final 7.5 before adjustment
Bottled 19/6 |
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Speidel #4 Lucky Jack APA
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American Pale Ale
|
25 Litres |
1.056 |
1.013 |
5.59 |
28.57 |
11.36 °L
|
8.4K |
4 |
|
|
Boil
Size: 28 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: N/A |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
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: 5/14/2013 7:25 PM |
Notes: |
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