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Robusta 2

248 calories 24.3 g 12 oz
Beer Stats
Method: All Grain
Style: British Strong Ale
Boil Time: 60 min
Batch Size: 27 liters (fermentor volume)
Pre Boil Size: 33.15 liters
Post Boil Size: 27 liters
Pre Boil Gravity: 1.061 (recipe based estimate)
Post Boil Gravity: 1.075 (recipe based estimate)
Efficiency: 70% (brew house)
Source: Diego
Calories: 248 calories (Per 12oz)
Carbs: 24.3 g (Per 12oz)
Created: Monday December 22nd 2025
1.075
1.017
7.6%
47.3
33.5
5.7
n/a
 
Fermentables
Amount Fermentable Cost PPG EBC Bill %
7.50 kg United Kingdom - Maris Otter Pale7.5 kg Maris Otter Pale 38 8.51 82.2%
500 g Simpsons - Heritage Crystal500 g Heritage Crystal 32 174.63 5.5%
500 g Simpsons - Imperial Malt500 g Imperial Malt 34.5 40.13 5.5%
60 g United Kingdom - Chocolate60 g Chocolate - (late boil kettle addition) 34 1132.64 0.7%
60 g American - Roasted Barley60 g Roasted Barley - (late boil kettle addition) 33 799.07 0.7%
500 g Belgian Candi Sugar - Clear/Blond (0L)500 g Belgian Candi Sugar - Clear/Blond (0L) 38 5.5%
9,120 g / 0.00 €
 
Hops
Amount Variety Cost Type AA Use Time IBU Bill %
80 g Charles Faram - East Kent Goldings80 g East Kent Goldings Hops Pellet 6.5 Boil 60 min 44.33 84.2%
15 g Charles Faram - East Kent Goldings15 g East Kent Goldings Hops Pellet 6.5 Boil 10 min 3.01 15.8%
95 g / 0.00 €
 
Mash Guidelines
Amount Description Type Start Temp Target Temp Time
26 L Infusion -- 67 °C --
17.12 L Sparge 67 °C 78 °C 20 min
Starting Mash Thickness: 3 L/kg
Starting Grain Temp: 15 °C
 
Other Ingredients
Amount Name Cost Type Use Time
6.50 ml Calcium Chloride (anhydrous) Water Agt Mash 1 hr.
3 g Epsom Salt Water Agt Mash 1 hr.
3.20 g Gypsum Water Agt Mash 1 hr.
5.50 g Baking Soda Water Agt Mash 1 hr.
3 g Slaked Lime Water Agt Mash 1 hr.
Priming
CO2 Level: 1.9 Volumes
 
Target Water Profile
Bonchales 3 para imperial ipa
Ca+2 Mg+2 Na+ Cl- SO4-2 HCO3-
110 10 35 100 75 50
Mash Chemistry and Brewing Water Calculator
"Robusta 2" British Strong Ale beer recipe by Diego. All Grain, ABV 7.63%, IBU 47.34, SRM 33.51, Fermentables: (Maris Otter Pale, Heritage Crystal, Imperial Malt, Chocolate, Roasted Barley, Belgian Candi Sugar - Clear/Blond (0L)) Hops: (East Kent Goldings) Other: (Calcium Chloride (anhydrous), Epsom Salt, Gypsum, Baking Soda, Slaked Lime)
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  • Last Updated: 2025-12-29 23:40 UTC
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