Raspberry May

Thirsty Dog Raspberry Ale Clone - Brew Day Sheet

Brew Date: [YYYY-MM-DD]
Batch Size: 5 Gallons
Boil-Off Rate: 0.5 Gal/hr
Target OG: 1.042 (10.66° P)
Target FG: 1.021 (5.21° P)
Expected ABV: 3.58%
IBU: 10
SRM (Color): Light

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Target Water Profile (ppm)

• Calcium (Ca): 50-75 ppm
  
• Magnesium (Mg): 5-15 ppm
  
• Sulfate (SO4): 50-100 ppm
  
• Chloride (Cl): 100-150 ppm (for a round mouthfeel)
  
• Bicarbonate (HCO3): 0-50 ppm (low to prevent pH issues)
  
• Sodium (Na): 5-25 ppm
  
  

  Water Profile Adjustments (for 5 gallons)
  

  Base Water: Well Water (Chlorine-Free)
  

• Calcium Chloride (CaCl2): 1.5g
  
• Epsom Salt (MgSO4): 0.5g
  
• Bicarbonate (NaHCO3): Adjust if needed for mash pH
  
• Gypsum (CaSO4): Skip or use max 0.25g
  
• Lactic Acid: Adjust to reach mash pH ~5.2-5.5
  
  Total Water Needed:
  
• Mash Water Volume: 4.25 gallons (adjusted for grain absorption)
  
• Boil Volume: 5.75 gallons (includes boil-off and losses)
  
• Final Post-Boil Volume: 5.0 gallons
  
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  Grain Bill (Total: 11 lbs)
  

• 7 lbs 2-Row Barley
  
• 1 lb Flaked Wheat
  
• 1 lb Flaked Oats
  
• 1 lb Light Crystal 20L
  
  Mash Details:
  
• Mash Temp: 152°F (67°C)
  
• Mash Time: 60 minutes
  
• Mash Efficiency: 60% (Adjusted for system)
  
• No Sparge Method (Full water volume used in mash)
  
• Pre-Boil Volume: 5.75 gallons (accounts for absorption and boil-off)
  
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  Hop Schedule (10 IBU Target)
  

• 60 min - 0.5 oz Willamette (Bittering)
  
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  Boil Details:
  

• Boil Time: 60 minutes
  
• Boil-Off Rate: 0.5 Gal/hr
  
• Final Pre-Chill Volume: 5.0 gallons
  
• Cooling Method: Immersion Chiller (Added 10 min before boil end for sanitation)
  
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  Fermentation Details:
  

• Yeast: Fermentis K-97
  
• Fermentation Temp: 18-22°C (Pressure Fermented at 12 PSI)
  
• Primary Duration: 2-3 weeks
  
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  Fruit Addition & Split Batch Plan:
  

• 5-Gallon Keg: 1.6 kg (4x 400g) Frozen Raspberries (Sanitized at 150-160°F)
  
• 1-Gallon Keg (Extract Batch): 3 ml LorAnn Raspberry Extract per keg
  
• Splitting Point: After primary fermentation completes (Stable FG for 2+ days)
  
• Addition Method:
  
  • Extract: Added directly to keg.
    
  • Fresh Raspberries: Pasteurized, placed in a CO2-purged 5-gallon keg.
    
• CO2 Purge Required: Yes (for both batches)
  
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  Packaging:
  

• Cold Crash: Yes (Keezer)
  
• Carbonation: Force carb at 12 PSI (main keg), fast carb for sample keg
  
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  Notes & Observations:
  

• [Space for brew day notes, efficiency adjustments, etc.]
  
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  Full Recap of Adjustments in This Version:
  

• Target Water Profile (ppm) added for precision adjustments.
  
• Updated water profile with Calcium Chloride, Epsom Salt, and Lactic Acid for mouthfeel and balance.
  
• Adjusted water volumes to account for no sparge brewing.
  
• Added split batch plan for Raspberry Extract vs. Fresh Raspberries.
  
• Clarified fermentation timeline before fruit addition.
  
• Specified Immersion Chiller sanitation step at 10 min before boil end.
  
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