Tart Cherry Blonde Ale (All Grain)
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Belgian Blond Ale
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25 Litres |
1.07 |
1.016 |
7.05 |
27.84 |
4.73 °L
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1.4K |
1 |
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Boil
Size: 33 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.057 |
Efficiency: 65 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 21 ° C |
Priming Method: dextrose |
Priming Amount: 136.3 g |
Creation
Date: 5/27/2020 1:07 AM |
Notes: Steep the Cara-Pils and 2-row base malt 152° for an hour or until starch conversion is complete, then mash out at 170° and sparge with 180° degree water.
Heat the water to boiling and add hops. Boil for 45 minutes and add the Irish Moss. Boil 15 minutes more, then turn off heat and chill beer to 68° as quickly as possible. Rack to the primary fermenter and pitch the yeast.
After primary fermentation has completed (2-3 weeks), dump the 10 pounds of frozen cherries in the bottom of the fermenter and rack the beer on top of the cherries. Ferment in secondary for as long as you can stand it. I recommend a minimum of two months.
Then, bottle with corn or cane sugar to 2.5 volumes of CO2. |
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The Wayward Kraut
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Doppelbock
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5.5 Gallons |
1.096 |
1.022 |
9.74 |
0.3 |
18.21 °L
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1.4K |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 2.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 15 |
Boil Gravity: 1.212 |
Efficiency: 15 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 72 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/1/2015 6:05 AM |
Notes: My OG was 1.094 and FG was actually 1.014, both at 70 deg F for ABV of 9.7%
I used 1.5 cans (3.3 lb / can ) of Briess CBW Munich LME, also used 1 can (1 Can for brewing 6 gal) of Vienna Lager HME (Oktoberfest) with Yeast provided with the Vienna Lager, about 1 Tblsp of Amarillo Hops pellets (broken up) which was added at the end of the boiling time to let steep with wort and added to fermenter for more balanced flavor.
Pitched yeast with wort / water mixture @ 90 deg F (approx) which makes the initial fermentation process very hot, so prepare to keep it cooled down. Fermentation finished at 14 days, bottled at 18 days with plain white sugar @ 1/2 recommended quantity. Nice carbonation, body, and balance. Hops are noticeable but not overpowering with smoky notes and an extremely nice finish--non acidic, not too bitter, not too sweet, not too dry, AND a nice KICK.. |
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Imperial Janet's Brown Ale
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American Light Lager
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6 Gallons |
1.081 |
1.016 |
8.47 |
52.75 |
22.24 °L
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1.4K |
1 |
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Boil
Size: 7.75 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.062 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.2 |
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: 12/8/2015 2:13 PM |
Notes: |
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Airwaves
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American IPA
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5.25 Gallons |
1.064 |
1.008 |
7.29 |
35.85 |
5.75 °L
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1.4K |
1 |
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Boil
Size: 6.25 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.054 |
Efficiency: 88 |
Mash Thickness: 1.45 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 52 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 7/19/2016 9:40 PM |
Notes: 2-3 weeks primary @ 52 F
3 weeks seconday @ 32 F |
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Breakfast Stout
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Sweet Stout
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1.5 Gallons |
1.078 |
1.018 |
7.88 |
36.37 |
47.13 °L
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1.4K |
2 |
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Boil
Size: 2 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.059 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.5 |
Primary
Temp: 65 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 9/9/2016 2:21 AM |
Notes: |
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Ambleside Brrrr...
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Old Ale
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12 Gallons |
1.068 |
1.011 |
7.42 |
47.58 |
17.73 °L
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1.4K |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 13 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.063 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.25 |
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: 11/18/2016 10:31 PM |
Notes: |
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377 Robust Porter 15%
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Robust Porter
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180 Gallons |
1.076 |
1.021 |
7.24 |
51.48 |
50 °L
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1.4K |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 182 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.075 |
Efficiency: 81 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.0 |
Primary
Temp: 62 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 12/16/2016 1:58 PM |
Notes: |
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Pilsner Urquell
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Czech Pale Lager
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3.8 Litres |
1.055 |
1.012 |
5.63 |
30.22 |
4.62 °L
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1.4K |
1 |
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Boil
Size: 9.5 Litres |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.022 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 2.9 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 22 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 12/6/2016 5:38 PM |
Notes: |
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Makkhang Pale Ale
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American Pale Ale
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10 Litres |
1.055 |
1.013 |
5.56 |
36.69 |
5.73 °L
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1.4K |
1 |
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Boil
Size: 13.5 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.041 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 3 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 19 ° C |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 10/3/2021 3:11 PM |
Notes: |
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AAA 2.0
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American Amber Ale
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20 Litres |
1.057 |
1.014 |
5.72 |
32.24 |
16.05 °L
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1.4K |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 24.5 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.047 |
Efficiency: 60.6 |
Mash Thickness: 3 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.5 |
Primary
Temp: 19 ° C |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: 1.6 |
Creation
Date: 6/12/2019 11:28 PM |
Notes: |
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Sorry, My Horse Is Sick
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Specialty IPA: New England IPA
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23 Litres |
1.062 |
1.016 |
6.01 |
79.46 |
4.93 °L
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1.4K |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 28.5 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.05 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 3.21 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.5 |
Primary
Temp: 20 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 5/21/2019 8:04 PM |
Notes: Won 1st in New England IPAs category at London LAB Homebrew Competition 2019 (held at Fourpure Brewery), out of 20 entries in category. Notes weren't fulsome in praise, score was only 37/50. Essentially comments were that all elements were present, but it was let down by a muted hop aroma and flavour. Malt flavour and balance were praised. Suggests the samples were a bit old (at about 2 months since brewday), as we noted falling aroma before we prepared the samples to submit.
Hops should be as fresh as you can possibly obtain. If fresher crops are available of other varieties that work in NEIPA (avoid piney, go for fruity/tropical and maybe some citrus) then go for these rather than older crops of the indicated hops.
After fermentation has begun, take extreme care not to introduce oxygen, as this will kill hop aroma very quickly. Take particular care at the second dry hopping step (ideally purge hops with CO2 before quickly adding), during transfers (purge vessels and lines before transferring), during bottling (using a bottling gun with CO2 tank preferred). We keg and we purge the kegs beforehand by filling 100% of volume with sanitiser and then pushing this out with CO2.
Hopstand method to avoid over stewing: cool wort to 85C and insert bag with hops. Stir inside bag to wet them, and try to get a decent amount of wort in the bag to absorb hop flavours. Allow to soak for 20 mins, then remove bag and hops, squeeze out liquid (with ideally sanitised rubber gloves, but wort at 80C+ is still likely to be sanitary) and continue to the remainder of chilling. With a Grainfather, this method requires some additional heating to retain temperature above 80C.
Yeast should be built up with a large starter to avoid over-stressing it. We use 1.8 litres at the expected OG of the wort and pitch this as close as we can to high krausen. If you prefer not to pitch the starter liquid then make the starter earlier and allow it to ferment out, then settle it in the fridge and pour off most of the clear liquid from the top before swirling and pitching the yeast. Do use the indicated strain or another known for NEIPAs, as it makes a big difference.
For dry hops: these are divided into two equal weight charges, as shown in the recipe by the different contact times (11 days vs 7 days - just guidelines). 1st charge should be at high krausen after 36-48 hours (airlock should be bubbling vigorously, otherwise wait until it is). Next charge should be around day 7 after pitching, when primary fermentation has either stopped or significantly wound down. Don't worry too much about air introduction at first dry hop step, but try hard to avoid introducing air at second dry hop. Both dry hops done in primary fermenter and no secondary fermenter employed, to minimise possibility of aeration during transfers.
Fermentation temperature regulated to 20C throughout until chilling. Chill when FG reached, ideally slowly over 3 days and to get to as close to 0C as possible. Hold at this temperature for at least a few days to allow yeast and hop particles to settle - ideally for a couple of weeks or longer to allow it to mellow. Keg or bottle with fairly high carbonation and as little oxygen introduction as possible. Do not fine. Appearance should be very hazy. If you're getting a hop burn flavour, allow it more time to mellow before drinking. This will fade with time, before the aroma does. |
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Simple Pale Ale
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American Pale Ale
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5 Gallons |
1.046 |
1.01 |
4.77 |
42.94 |
9.09 °L
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1.4K |
1 |
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Boil
Size: 6.25 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.037 |
Efficiency: 60 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.5 |
Primary
Temp: 70 ° F |
Priming Method: dextrose |
Priming Amount: 4.9 oz |
Creation
Date: 11/4/2018 9:27 PM |
Notes: |
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The Deep State Mint Common
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Kentucky Common
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5 Gallons |
1.053 |
1.012 |
5.28 |
27.72 |
19.77 °L
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1.4K |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.035 |
Efficiency: 71 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 1.25 |
Primary
Temp: 64 ° F |
Priming Method: Keg |
Priming Amount: 12 psi |
Creation
Date: 4/2/2018 9:08 PM |
Notes: https://www.bjcp.org/docs/NHC2014-kycommon-handout.pdf
Making for EXPERIMENT SPRING 2018
8/5 first attempt used this hop series; 1. Centennial 0.5 oz, mosaic 1 oz. @10 min remain, mosaic 1 oz. whirlpool 30 min, mosaic 1.5 oz dry hop right after Krausen falls 7 days. Real IBU closer to 60. Attempting to get heavier citrus aroma through dry hop, first attempt. |
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Biscuit Brown
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American Brown Ale
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5.5 Gallons |
1.061 |
1.014 |
6.23 |
21.24 |
14.15 °L
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1.4K |
1 |
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Boil
Size: 6.23 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.054 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 65 ° F |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 3/3/2017 9:56 PM |
Notes: |
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BrewDog Punk IPA (Current) V2
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American Pale Ale
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20 Litres |
1.054 |
1.012 |
5.56 |
66.8 |
6.09 °L
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1.4K |
0 |
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Author:
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Boil
Size: 24.4 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.045 |
Efficiency: 85 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.75 |
Primary
Temp: 18 ° C |
Priming Method: Forced Keg |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 2/26/2017 6:11 PM |
Notes: Dry hop at 14 degrees for 5 days post FG.
"To get the best possible profile from the dry hops we recommend dry hopping post fermentation for 5 days. Dry hops should be added at cellar temperature. We find 14°C results in the most aromatic dry hop
profile." |
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Cafe Porter
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Robust Porter
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5.5 Gallons |
1.059 |
1.017 |
5.6 |
33.48 |
27.23 °L
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1.4K |
0 |
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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: N/A |
Priming Method: Corn Sugar |
Priming Amount: 4 oz |
Creation
Date: 6/12/2012 5:35 PM |
Notes: |
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Luddite Lager
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American Lager
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5.5 Gallons |
1.04 |
1.009 |
4.09 |
17.92 |
2.74 °L
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1.4K |
1 |
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Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.03 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.28 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.5 |
Primary
Temp: 60 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/7/2016 1:49 AM |
Notes: RO water
Use Minute Rice in place of flaked rice
Note 75-90 min mash for full conversion on rice
Wouldn't hurt to toss in 4-8oz of rice hulls too |
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Centennial Titawankerr Her Degger
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American Pale Ale
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60 Litres |
1.055 |
1.012 |
5.61 |
30.39 |
6.11 °L
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1.4K |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 66 Litres |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.05 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 2.0 |
Primary
Temp: 18 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 9/15/2015 12:55 PM |
Notes: |
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Oscar's Porter
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Brown Porter
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22 Litres |
1.046 |
1.013 |
4.37 |
31.3 |
27.55 °L
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1.4K |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 30 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.034 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 3 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 17 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/12/2014 7:29 PM |
Notes: The goal is a easy drinking session porter which focus on malt/caramel tones. The rye and brown malt are there to give spicy, roasted tones. |
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Awesome Recipe
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Mild
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5 Gallons |
1.056 |
1.016 |
5.15 |
0 |
25.71 °L
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1.4K |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: N/A |
Efficiency: 70 |
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: 9/28/2012 4:42 AM |
Notes: |
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