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Ben's High Grav Mead 1A
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Semi-Sweet Mead
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2.8 Gallons |
1.18 |
1.025 |
20.32 |
0 |
6.51 °L
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356 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 2.8 Gallons |
Boil Time: N/A |
Boil Gravity: 1.18 |
Efficiency: 85 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 62.1 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 8/1/2024 5:32 AM |
Notes: 1) add 1 gallon of spring water to sanitized carboy with 5lb of wildflower honey
2) Pitch 6.66g of K1-V1116 in 250 ml of 104º water with 12.5g of Go-Ferm PE, allow to cool to within 10º of must temp before pitching (aprx 45 mintues)
SG should be near 1.125
3) 24 hours post-pitch DEGAS before adding 2.5g Fermaid O
4) 48 hours post-pitch DEGAS before adding 2.5g fermaid O & take SG reading, if it's cleared 1.080, add 5lb of honey & 1 liter of water, if it has not hit 1/3 sugar break, delay honey addition 24 hours
SG should again be near 1.125 after honey & water addition
5) 72 hours post-pitch DEGAS before 3g Fermaid K mixed with 5g of DAP
6) 96 hours post-pitch DEGAS before 3g Fermaid K mixed with 5g of DAP
7) 120 hours post-pitch take SG reading, if it's cleared 1.080, add 2lb of honey & 1 liter of water, if it has not hit 1/3 sugar break, delay honey addition 24 hours
SG should be near 1.104 after adding the 2lb of honey & 1L water
8) The long haul:
at this point your 3 gallon carboy should be at capacity, continue to take SG readings every 48 hours until you hit your desired finishing sweetness & then stabilize
9) stabilization: Bottle the mead & add the bottles to 150ºF water for 30 minutes, then cool & rest
Congrats, you've made a funky, 18% abv mead |
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Perkele!
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Sahti
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3 Gallons |
1.1 |
1.016 |
10.95 |
0 |
14.52 °L
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356 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: N/A |
Boil Gravity: 1.1 |
Efficiency: 67.8 |
Mash Thickness: 1 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 70 ° F |
Priming Method: dextrose |
Priming Amount: 1.7 oz |
Creation
Date: 6/2/2024 4:39 PM |
Notes: Terve, perkele! This is a recipe for Finnish sahti, a historical farmhouse ale that dates back at least 500 years. I've adapted my recipe for the Anvil Foundry 6.5, an electric kettle that typically brews small 3 gallon (11L) batches.
Perkele is a Finnish word meaning 'evil spirit' and a popular Finnish profanity, used similarly to the English phrase god damn, although it is considered much more profane.
The most common sahti brewing process in Finland involves lautering the wort through juniper branches. I use an electric Anvil Foundry kettle, which limits my mashing and sparging abilities, so instead I will make a juniper infusion for my strike water. This approach is more common for Norwegian farmhouse brewers, but can also be done with sahti.
I am following a more traditional method of a very long, complex mash schedule, without boiling, and with no hop additions. This is a raw ale.
Since I am unable to get my hands on Suomen Hiiva fresh baker's yeast, I am experimenting with a split batch using three other yeast strains: Jovaru Lithuanian Farmhouse, Lutra Kveik and Weihenstephan Weizen 3068.
To simplify temperature control across three fermenters, I will maintain a narrow temperature range of 70-75°F for primary fermentation. This range is shared by all three strains and should produce the fruity and banana esters characteristic of this beer style.
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JUNIPER INFUSION (STRIKE WATER)
Lay juniper branches on bottom of kettle. Add in strike water. Steep juniper branches at 170°F for 3 hours. Skim off spiders, bugs and other impurities during infusion.
WATER ADJUSTMENT & DOUGH-IN
Remove juniper branches. Let infusion cool down to strike temperature. Adjust mash pH to 5.4 with phosphoric acid. Dough-in grist and add juniper berries.
MASH AND VORLAUF
Mash for about 4 to 5 hours, stepping up 10°C every hour:
40°C (104°F) - 1 hour
50°C (122°F) - 1 hour
60°C (140°F) - 1 hour
70°C (158°F) - 1 hour
80°C (176°F) - 15 minutes
Recirculate throughout the mash (or vorlauf for 10-20 minutes afterwards) until wort runs clear.
PREP SPARGE WATER
Acidify sparge water to 5.4 pH with phosphoric acid. Heat to 175°F.
SPARGE & NO-BOIL
Fly sparge until 3 gallons of wort have been collected. Do not heat to boiling; sahti should be heavy with proteins and has no hot break to remove them. Do not add hops.
CHILL, AERATE & PITCH
Chill wort to 70°F. Split batch into three fermenters. Aerate wort and prepare to pitch each yeast seperately.
GJÆRKAUK
Very important step. Scream "PERKELE!!!" into the fermenter as you pitch the yeast, to frighten away the evil spirits.
FERMENTATION & CONDITIONING
Ferment at 70-75°F for 1-3 days.
Before fermentation is complete (gravity is approx. 1.034-1.038), transfer sahti to cold storage and condition at 32-54°F for 7-10 days.
CARBONATION & SERVING
Serve still or with very low carbonation (1.6-1.8 vols of CO₂).
Drink fresh, within a few weeks.
Store cool at all times to prevent spoiling. |
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Darkness Clone
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Russian Imperial Stout
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5.5 Gallons |
1.116 |
1.023 |
12.25 |
98.53 |
50 °L
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356 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.096 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Partial Mash |
Pitch Rate: 1.25 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 10/11/2018 12:18 AM |
| Notes: |
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Mephistopheles
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Dry Stout
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5.5 Gallons |
1.13 |
1.031 |
12.92 |
130.59 |
50 °L
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356 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.095 |
Efficiency: 80 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
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: 2/22/2019 4:49 AM |
| Notes: raise temp to 77 after 48 hours. |
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Imperial Brown Ale
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American Strong Ale
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4 Gallons |
1.117 |
1.025 |
12.04 |
16.3 |
34.52 °L
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356 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 4.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.104 |
Efficiency: 90 |
Mash Thickness: 1.25 |
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: 4/21/2019 1:42 AM |
| Notes: |
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Mead Mk 3
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Semi-Sweet Mead
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1 Gallons |
1.092 |
1 |
12.05 |
0 |
4.65 °L
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356 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 1 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.092 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 2/4/2020 12:24 AM |
| Notes: |
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Brandy - Grape
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No Profile Selected |
50 Gallons |
1.09 |
1.001 |
11.72 |
0 |
15.38 °L
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356 |
1 |
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Author:
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HopSide Brewery
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| Boil
Size: 50 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.09 |
Efficiency: 65 |
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: 11/19/2022 11:34 AM |
| Notes: |
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Awesome Recipe
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No Profile Selected |
5.5 Gallons |
1.117 |
1.029 |
11.51 |
0 |
36.34 °L
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356 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 6.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.099 |
Efficiency: 72 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Partial Mash |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 4/18/2020 3:43 PM |
| Notes: |
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Ruski Brewski
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Russian Imperial Stout
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4 Gallons |
1.112 |
1.017 |
12.44 |
71.61 |
50 °L
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356 |
5 |
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| Boil
Size: 6 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.103 |
Efficiency: 64 |
Mash Thickness: 1.2 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.0 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: sucrose |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 12/15/2016 12:13 AM |
Notes: Proper mash ratio of 3:1 would require 8.5 gallons of water.
Start at 7 gallons to insure it doesn't overfill the igloo.
Condition with a white oak honeycomb soaked in Knob Creek bourbon.
4L starter; 16 oz DME |
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Awesome Recipe
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Dry Mead
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3 Gallons |
1.105 |
1.001 |
13.75 |
0 |
5.1 °L
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356 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: N/A |
Boil Gravity: 1.105 |
Efficiency: 80 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 8/13/2020 9:41 PM |
| Notes: |
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Awesome Recipe
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Cream Ale
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10 Gallons |
1.184 |
1.046 |
18.08 |
43.99 |
10.18 °L
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356 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 13 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.141 |
Efficiency: 70 |
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: 7/10/2021 12:27 PM |
| Notes: |
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Awesome Recipe
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No Profile Selected |
1600 Litres |
1.153 |
1 |
20.13 |
0 |
2.25 °L
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356 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 1600 Litres |
Boil Time: N/A |
Boil Gravity: 1.153 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 2/24/2022 6:42 PM |
| Notes: |
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New Recipe
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No Profile Selected |
31 Gallons |
1.019 |
1.005 |
1.86 |
0 |
1.65 °L
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355 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 34.75 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.017 |
Efficiency: 79 |
Mash Thickness: 1.33 |
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: 5/6/2020 3:34 PM |
| Notes: |
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What, Like It's Hard?
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Experimental Beer
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12 Litres |
4.846 |
0.734 |
2.13 |
7.29 |
7.01 °L
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355 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 16.05 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 4.5 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Plato |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 5/19/2024 10:42 AM |
| Notes: In development. Aiming for a low alcohol (small beer). |
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Awesome Recipe
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No Profile Selected |
23 Litres |
1.009 |
1.002 |
0.85 |
0 |
1.11 °L
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355 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 28.5 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.007 |
Efficiency: 72 |
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: 8/12/2022 12:42 PM |
| Notes: |
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Awesome Recipe
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Czech Pale Lager
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500 Litres |
12.642 |
11.791 |
0.47 |
12.34 |
3.15 °L
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355 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 550 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 11.5 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Plato |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 11/11/2021 8:30 AM |
| Notes: |
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Awesome Recipe
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No Profile Selected |
5.5 Gallons |
1.015 |
1.004 |
1.43 |
0 |
9.05 °L
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355 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 6.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.012 |
Efficiency: 72 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 4/2/2020 10:19 PM |
| Notes: |
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Awesome Recipe
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No Profile Selected |
5.5 Gallons |
1.027 |
1.007 |
2.65 |
0 |
3.83 °L
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355 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.02 |
Efficiency: 100 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 12/21/2019 2:43 PM |
| Notes: |
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Aragon Beer
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Belgian Blond Ale
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21 Litres |
1.019 |
1.005 |
1.92 |
0 |
27.12 °L
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355 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 28.5 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.014 |
Efficiency: 35 |
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: 9/11/2018 12:18 PM |
| Notes: |
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Awesome Recipe
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American Light Lager
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12 Litres |
5.961 |
1.511 |
2.32 |
0 |
4.76 °L
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355 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 15 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 4.8 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Plato |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 8/15/2018 5:23 PM |
| Notes: |
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