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Author:

Brew it Bru

Boil Size: 28.5 Litres

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.044

Efficiency: 75

Mash Thickness: 2.8

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 0.35

Primary Temp: N/A

Priming Method: dextrose

Priming Amount: 152.6 g

Creation Date: 7/13/2022 9:01 AM

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Author:

Boil Size: 6.5 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.04

Efficiency: 70

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: 7/19/2018 9:33 PM

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Author:

theodorekenn

Boil Size: 32 Litres

Boil Time: 90

Boil Gravity: 1.055

Efficiency: 75

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: 12/3/2017 4:09 AM

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Author:

Dark-Farmer

Boil Size: 12 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.042

Efficiency: 81

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: 10/18/2017 3:49 AM

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Author:

ShoeBrew

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: 0.5

Primary Temp: 65 ° F

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 5/1/2017 12:45 PM

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Author:

Max Daniel

Boil Size: 22 Litres

Boil Time: 80

Boil Gravity: 1.045

Efficiency: 50

Mash Thickness: 2.6

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: 7/17/2016 11:02 PM

Notes: Fermentar una semana subiendo 0.5C por dia
Trasvasar usando CO2 y hacer dry hop en barril
Madurar 4dias entre 15 y 20C, luego 4 dias a 7C para clarificar
Trasvasar usando CO2 y carbonatar

Author:

Cory Meisch

Boil Size: 6.5 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.09

Efficiency: 70

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: 10/8/2016 9:39 PM

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Author:

Spesme

Boil Size: 4.5 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.033

Efficiency: 69

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: 9/15/2014 7:47 PM

Notes: Formulations for scotch ales very, but they all start with a pale malt or pale extract base, generally making up about 70-80% of the grain bill. Crystal malt is used in both commercial and homebrewed recipes making up from 5-10% of the grain bill. Black or roast malt provide color and character in the 2% range, though most purists prefer roast malt over black malt.

Interestingly almost all commercial examples use either wheat malt or sugar in the 5-10% range, though sugar is rarely added to homebrewed versions. Other commonly added homebrew grains in small amounts include chocolate malt, cara pils for body, munich and amber malts though these are not commonly added to commercial browns. [Ref: Daniels]

There is no specific hops tied to the scotch style, though low alpha traditional English or Continental hops are considered most appropriate. Goldings, Williamette and Fuggles are often used commercially, though noble hops such as Hallertauer or Saaz can also be used. Bitterness and hop flavor should be kept to a minimum, so use just enough hops to balance the malt.

The selection of scotch yeast is not as important as the fermentation method. Scotch ales are fermented at much lower temperatures (50-60F) than traditional ales, and the fermentation can take several weeks to complete as a result. After fermentation the ale is cold aged to aid in clarity. This produces a very malty but clean beer profile. You also want to select a low attenuation yeast that can handle the lower temperatures.

Though Edinburgh is famous for its pale ales and hard water, high sulfate water is not a critical element in brewing scotch ale and in fact can be detrimental as it brings out the hop sharpness too much. I personally recommend a moderate neutral water profile low in sulfates that will support the malty base and not enhance the hops excessively.

Own notes: Soak oak chips in single malt scotch for a week, while in primary. Add to primary. Birthday gift: beer and scotch!

BIAB Procedure

Brew365 calculator.

Parameters:
Batch size 3.2 g
Trub loss 0.5 g
Mash thickness 1.5qts/lb
Grain temp 70 f
Wort shrinkage 4%
Grain absorption 0.13g/lb
Boil off 15%

1. Start with strike water of 8.82L (2.33G) @ 166.33F.
2. Put in 6.2 lbs of grains.
3. Sach Rest at 155F for 60 mins.
4. Assuming grain absorption of 0.13G/lb (0.806), should end up with 1.52G in brew kettle.
5. Prepare for dunk sparge by adding 11.43L (3.02G) to secondary brew kettle. Add grain bag for 15 minutes @ 170F. Squeeze.
6. Begin partial mash out in primary brew kettle for 15 minutes @ 170F.
7. Add sparge water to primary brew kettle. This should result in 4.5G of pre-boil wort.
8. Begin boil as usual

Mash started at 158, went down to 153 @ 30 mins. 151 @ 10 mins.

Didnt factor in partial mash with extract additions. Post-boil wort was 3.9 gallons - which estimates a 6.7% abv. Good enough.

Looks like efficiency was super low...maybe because of the partial mash? I shoulvde read about it beforehand.

Added 3 oz (6 Tbsp) of Johnny Walker Red and very fine oak chips. Keep sealed in fridge for 5-7 days. Put in Monday-Wednesday.

First taste on 10/26 - two weeks after bottling. App: Much darker then I expected - it is a deep reddish brown. Minimal head, might change with more time in bottles. Aroma: A very sharp and crisp malty aroma with notes of oak and lots of scotch. Taste: Kind of like a maltier, weaker scotch. Perfect. MF: Medium body, medium-low carbonation.

Second taste on 11/10 - four weeks after bottling. App: Dark brown with deep ruby highlights.. Minimal head. Aroma: Scotch still comes though. Slightly smoky with deep caramel. Taste: Full and sweet taste with hints of single malt scotch and caramel. No hop bitterness. MF: Medium-low carbonation. Medium viscosity. Overall: Wish it had greater head retention, but usually this style doesn't. Maybe add carapils next time. Quite delicious though, with a burst of flavour. Scotch isn't quite as strong as I suspected.

Description: This clean, malt-forward beer aged on scotch-soaked oak chips will leave you oddly refreshed. Dark brown in colour with deep ruby highlights, you will taste hints of single malt scotch and caramel with no hop bitterness. Brewed as an homage to my older brother's birthday and his affinity for scotch, the twenty-four bottles of this limited edition release will be gone quickly. 5.9% abv, 24 IBUs.

Author:

Pascal Riendeau (Paco)

Boil Size: 7.80628 Litres

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: N/A

Efficiency: 70

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: 4/23/2011 12:48 PM

Notes: Testing with S-23, ~20% maize in grain bill and all Perle hop
Mash at 152°F
Long drain sparge; ~0h45
Cool to ~10-15°C in ~1/2H; missed alarm (15min.), delayed last addition... fussed with colling/whirlpool piping... pfff!
S-23 pitched directly; sprinkled on surface; lag time ~24 hours.
Ferment at ~13°C +/-1
05/03 - Setting temperature to ~20°C for diacetyl rest...
07/03 - 1.012
16/03 - 1.013 (hydro reading corrected from ~8°C... I think it's done now,
~21/03 - Racked to keg: very clear considering the age

Author:

rmgruber

Boil Size: 5 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: N/A

Efficiency: 75

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: 1/3/2013 6:04 AM

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Author:

Crookedeyeboy

Boil Size: 34 Litres

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.046

Efficiency: 70

Mash Thickness: 2.4

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 1.0

Primary Temp: 20 ° C

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 2/16/2015 2:20 PM

Notes: This is the start of my own home Solera project.
I have acquired a Theakstons Old Peculiar Oak Pin

I shall ferment the beer using the Melange culture and leave in the barrel for at least 6 months before removing approximately 10 lts for packing. At this point the barrel will be topped up to prevent any O2 getting in.

Author:

cjmck

Boil Size: 4 Gallons

Boil Time: 90

Boil Gravity: 1.044

Efficiency: 80

Mash Thickness: 1.31

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: 12/24/2015 5:51 PM

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Author:

nkgarfield

Boil Size: 6.65 Gallons

Boil Time: 90

Boil Gravity: 1.063

Efficiency: 75

Mash Thickness: 1.87

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 0.75

Primary Temp: 66 ° F

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: 5

Creation Date: 3/12/2016 11:24 PM

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Author:

Nosybear

Boil Size: 4.5 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.051

Efficiency: 72

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: 7.75 psi

Creation Date: 8/18/2020 6:36 PM

Notes: Acidify wort with lactic acid to pH 4.5 before souring.
Incubate lacto to pH 3.6 using sous vide, water bath. Kettle sour: Cool to 110 degrees, pitch lacto, cover wort with plastic wrap and purge headspace with CO2.
Boil, add hops and spices per recipe.
Add pureed cucumber at high krauesen, 2 days into fermentation.
Check saltiness at packaging and adjust as necessary.
Can test pitching lacto with yeast.

8/18: Pitching K-97 without aeration, rehydration as test.

8/13/21: Modifications: Acidulated malt removed, added 4 oz wheat malt. Using Philly Sour yeast. Brewtan B removed, yeast nutrient added. Lactobacillus removed.

Author:

Nörden Bräu

Boil Size: 7.5 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.03

Efficiency: 70

Mash Thickness: 1.5

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: 4/15/2016 10:26 PM

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Author:

dpatrickv

Boil Size: 7.5 Gallons

Boil Time: 75

Boil Gravity: 1.067

Efficiency: 75

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: 3/8/2013 6:31 PM

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Author:

Trekker23

Boil Size: 7.5 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.046

Efficiency: 65

Mash Thickness: 1.3

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 1.25

Primary Temp: 60 ° F

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 3/3/2015 6:20 AM

Notes:

Author:

Boil Size: 25 Litres

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.071

Efficiency: 75

Mash Thickness: 3.25

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: 1/27/2015 2:52 PM

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Author:

headshaker

Boil Size: 7.5 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.092

Efficiency: 70

Mash Thickness: N/A

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: N/A

Primary Temp: 70 ° F

Priming Method: corn sugar

Priming Amount: 4.5 oz

Creation Date: 6/25/2014 7:25 AM

Notes:
1x3ltr starter, gypsson,lime

Author:

SchuBrew

Boil Size: 7.5 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: N/A

Efficiency: 70

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: 5/9/2013 9:30 PM

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