Welsh Strong Cask Ale 5 Gallon
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Old Ale
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5 Gallons |
1.06 |
1.014 |
6.08 |
33.73 |
10.06 °L
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3.2K |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 3.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.086 |
Efficiency: 65 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 60 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 12/28/2016 4:45 PM |
Notes: Ref: Wiki Beer in Wales, an approximation of 14th Century Wales Ale.
Grains limited to 8lbs in a 4g boiling pot.
Don't 'squeeze' the grain bag to avoid sharp flavors; this is a more "bread-y style" from the historical transition from mead(honey) to agriculture(grains). Add all grains in 3g water at 160f, wrap in blanket for 1-2hrs, stirring every 20mins or so...iodine test for "doneness".
Liquid extract in the last 10 minutes of boil to keep SRM lighter.
Primary fermentation just 5 days at 60F (wrapped in a blanket)
Rack to secondary (5 gallon bucket with sealed lid*) to lightly carbonate in this "cask".
* Lid modified with a pick-up tube and valve such that Ale can be lightly carbonated and pressurized in the plastic 5g bucket for DIRECT serving. Yeast will re-pressurize the "cask" (if you don't drain too much of it in one serving). Siphoning to a Growler is also good to have in the 'fridge. A syringe can be used to "fluff" the head of the Ale in a glass (this was popularized with Guinness Stout for a time) Allegedly, Guiness has some history in Wales.....wiki
Forgive the Carapils; it provides longer lasting 'head' to compensate for the low, natural cask carbonation level.
The "Brown" gains are to achieve the Minimum SRM, since color is often darker than estimated when I brew....
-yes, I'm Welsh ;-)> |
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Spaceghost Pineapple IPA
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American IPA
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4.7 Gallons |
1.059 |
1.011 |
6.22 |
71.04 |
5.91 °L
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3.2K |
2 |
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Author:
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Boil
Size: 5.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 30 |
Boil Gravity: 1.05 |
Efficiency: 35 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 68 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 3/31/2015 7:11 PM |
Notes: |
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Mandarina Bavaria Belgian Wit
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Witbier
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6.5 Gallons |
1.034 |
1.009 |
3.32 |
15.02 |
4.95 °L
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3.2K |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 7 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.032 |
Efficiency: 35 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 67 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 11/27/2012 3:34 AM |
Notes: Added zest of 1 blood orange
Added 1 tablespoon of coriander
Both @ 15 min
Thought I had more hops. Chose not to dry hop with pellets.
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Easiest Sour Beer Ever By Devin Bell
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Saison
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5 Gallons |
1.052 |
1.011 |
5.42 |
0 |
3.99 °L
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3.2K |
1 |
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Boil
Size: 5.8 Gallons |
Boil Time: 15 |
Boil Gravity: 1.045 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 12/31/2018 8:05 PM |
Notes: Optional: add fruit/juice or dry hops.
The original recipe post from MTF:
1052 OG 6% ish ABV 3 SRM 0 IBU
3 lb Briess Golden Light DME 3 lb Briess Wheat DME 4 oz Maltodextrin
2 goodbelly shots / 1 32oz carton 1 pack Belle Saison 500ml starter of Brett - Your choice *Optional: Bottle dregs
15 minute boil. Chill to 70*f. Pitch goodbelly, sacch, and brett. Wait 2-4 weeks. Package.
*Optional - Add fruit/juice/dry hops
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Robust Chocolate Porter (Patio 1812)
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Robust Porter
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5.5 Gallons |
1.062 |
1.012 |
6.81 |
27.93 |
48.65 °L
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3.2K |
5 |
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Boil
Size: 3.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.097 |
Efficiency: 35 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 1.0 |
Primary
Temp: 70 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 6/5/2015 3:49 PM |
Notes: |
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CRANBERRY SAUCE IPA
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American IPA
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5.5 Gallons |
1.062 |
1.012 |
6.62 |
57.71 |
6.2 °L
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3.2K |
1 |
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Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.114 |
Efficiency: 35 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 65 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 9/13/2015 12:17 AM |
Notes: HONEY IS OPTIONAL. THE CRANBERRY SAUCE SHOULD BE ENOUGH TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUGARS. CRANBERRY JUICE CONCENTRATE CAN BE ADDED TO SECONDARY TO BOOST FLAVOR |
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Clusterfuggle Vanilla Stout
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Specialty Wood-Aged Beer
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5.5 Gallons |
1.065 |
1.019 |
6.12 |
29.35 |
40.06 °L
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3.2K |
1 |
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Boil
Size: 3.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.103 |
Efficiency: 35 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 1.0 |
Primary
Temp: 65 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 10/2/2018 10:56 PM |
Notes: Immerse the oak cubes in a bourbon of your choice and set aside while the beer is in primary. When primary is finished, put the cubes in your secondary vessel and rack on top. Let sit for at least a month, and then sample every few weeks until the oak flavor is to your liking. Now prepare the vanilla beans.
Cut the vanilla beans into one-inch long pieces and cut in half lengthwise. Scrape out the gunk inside and discard. Soak the beans in bourbon for a day or so to sanitize. Add to the secondary and let sit for two weeks, then bottle or keg.
This beer really benefits from long-term bottle-conditioning. Immediate tastings were positive, but six-month old bottles were outstanding. Time really allows the flavors to meld with the vanilla. |
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Coffee Milk Stout
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Sweet Stout
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5.5 Gallons |
1.066 |
1.019 |
6.26 |
36.54 |
31.5 °L
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3.2K |
1 |
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Boil
Size: 5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.073 |
Efficiency: 35 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 65 ° F |
Priming Method: Sucrose |
Priming Amount: 2.5g |
Creation
Date: 3/10/2017 7:40 PM |
Notes: Steep grains for 30 minutes at 155F. Add lactose at end of boil alongside Chinook hops.
OG of 1.078 measured at time of yeast pitching.
Add 20oz of espresso before bottling.
OG measured at 1.078
FG measured at 1.035
Used 1/2 cup instant coffee and 2/3 cup sugar in 2 cups water @ bottling. Add 1/3 cup extra coffee.
Yielded 46 12oz and 5 22oz bottles. |
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Sunny Sol Clone
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Light American Lager
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5.5 Gallons |
1.039 |
1.01 |
3.79 |
8.17 |
3.5 °L
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3.2K |
1 |
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Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.072 |
Efficiency: 35 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/8/2014 2:32 AM |
Notes: |
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Burbon County Clone
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Wood-Aged Beer
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5.5 Gallons |
1.139 |
1.026 |
14.8 |
31.13 |
37.19 °L
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3.2K |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 6.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.118 |
Efficiency: 35 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 1.25 |
Primary
Temp: 68 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 5/29/2016 12:01 PM |
Notes: Aged in 5 gal Seven Stills Chocosmoke Whiskey Barrels
1 vanilla bean
.25lb toasted coconut |
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Wheatever The Weather
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American Wheat Beer
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22 Litres |
1.041 |
1.006 |
4.65 |
18.2 |
6.41 °L
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3.2K |
1 |
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Boil
Size: 11 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.082 |
Efficiency: 35 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 22 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 6/10/2015 1:30 PM |
Notes: |
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Pecan Pie Porter
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American Porter
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5 Gallons |
1.069 |
1.015 |
7.15 |
20.74 |
36.75 °L
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3.2K |
3 |
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Author:
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Boil
Size: 2.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.139 |
Efficiency: 35 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 11/19/2015 11:59 PM |
Notes: Rack to secondary
Pecans for secondary - low boil for 10 minutes cool for 20. Just enough water to cover. add water pecans and all
2 TBSP Vanilla Vodka
1 1/2 TBSP Steen's Cane syrup
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Mexican Lager
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International Pale Lager
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5.5 Gallons |
1.051 |
1.013 |
5.01 |
17.99 |
3.1 °L
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3.2K |
1 |
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Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.093 |
Efficiency: 35 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 55 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 12/2/2017 10:12 PM |
Notes: |
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Bakke Brygg American IPA Ekstrakt 25 L
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American IPA
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25 Litres |
1.065 |
1.013 |
6.85 |
71.85 |
6.74 °L
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3.2K |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 27.5 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.059 |
Efficiency: 35 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 1.0 |
Primary
Temp: 18 ° C |
Priming Method: Sukkerlake |
Priming Amount: 6,5 g sukker/L |
Creation
Date: 7/31/2014 12:17 PM |
Notes: Begynn med å varme opp 24 liter vann til ca. 70 grader i en stor kjele (bør være minst 30 liter). Sett boksene med flytende maltekstrakt i et bad med varmt vann (trenger ikke være glovarmt) ved siden av for å få maltekstrakten mer løselig og enklere å få ut av boksene. Når vannet i kjelen er varmet opp, rører du inn både den flytende og den tørkede maltekstrakten (DME/Spraymalt) til alt er oppløst i vannet og koker opp. La koke i 60 min og tilsett humle som beskrevet underveis.
Kjøl ned til 17 grader før pitching av gjær.
Gjæring på 18 grader til stormgjæring begynner å avta (typisk etter 3-5 dager). Øk deretter til 20 grader og hold resten av gjæringsperioden (totalt 14 dager). Tørrhumle etter 5 dager.
Gjæralternativer: WLP001, WLP007, WLP008, WLP041, WLP051, WLP090, Danstar Nottingham |
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Peach Grand Cru
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Wild Specialty Beer
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5 Gallons |
1.053 |
1.014 |
5.12 |
15.01 |
4.19 °L
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3.2K |
0 |
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Author:
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Boil
Size: 2.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.105 |
Efficiency: 35 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 7/7/2015 8:13 PM |
Notes: I created a culture of bugs from the dregs of bottles of Jolly Pumpkin Calabaza Blanca, Jolly Pumpkin La Roja, and Lindemans Framboise Lambic prior to racking by a solution of 2 cups water to one half cup DME. The scent was acidic with a small pellicle growing atop.
The day prior, I boiled peaches, then pureed them using my ninja blender. I then placed them in the refrigerator in sanitized jars.
Rack onto peaches and toasted french oak chips as you approach FG. Add your yeast culture. Swirl carboy contents and let sit for 6 months.
**UPDATE - 8/ 15 /15 Tasted Approximately 2 months after adding peaches. The peach flavor is null, however, the sour is present. Next time I will use apricot as I hear it is better used for that stone fruit flavor. At this point in time, the beer is very well balanced and tasty with mild sourness. I hope the sour will grow. Beer is a nice orangey / brown color.
11/23/15 - Bottled. FG of 1.004. Damn, this is amazing. I believe this beer is about 7%abv |
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Zythos IPA
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Imperial IPA
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5 Gallons |
1.077 |
1.018 |
7.77 |
86.45 |
9.65 °L
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3.2K |
1 |
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Author:
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BBJ Brews
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Boil
Size: 6.25 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.028 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 65 ° F |
Priming Method: cane sugar |
Priming Amount: 5 oz. |
Creation
Date: 9/18/2012 5:36 AM |
Notes: I have never used Zythos hops before, but thought I would give them a try as I received 6 oz. free from Williams Brewing.
Steeped crystal 40 at 155F for 25 min., then began boil. Bulk of extract was added as late addition.
I pitched onto half of the yeast cake from prior beer that I was bottling the same day. The yeast was one pack of Nottingham and one Wyeast 1272 Amer.Ale II.
Four weeks in primary, no secondary fermenter. Dry hopped with 2 oz. Zythos pellets for last 10 days. I just threw them in loose.
At bottling time the beer had a pleasant pineapple/citrus smell. Primed with 5 oz. of cane sugar.
Starting gravity was 1.073 and finished at 1.017
This was just a test of some zythos hops that I had and it turned out good, but not great. I would like a hoppier and less sweet beer so next time I will be making some changes. I will half the crystal and use something like magnum to bitter with and add some simcoe along with the zythos for flavor/aroma.
10 months later...this beer actually smoothed out and was pretty decent, too bad i was on my last bottle. |
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Heimeran Helles
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Munich Helles
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5.25 Gallons |
1.052 |
1.016 |
4.77 |
20.23 |
4.02 °L
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3.2K |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 6.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.039 |
Efficiency: 35 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 1.5 |
Primary
Temp: 48 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 3/21/2014 6:05 PM |
Notes: 1.75 L starter made w/ 3 vials whitelabs munich helles 860.
Actual OG 1.051
Cooled w/ wort chiller to 65, racked to carboy and chilled further in chest freezer to 45 (achieved 7 hours later). Aerated and pitched the decanted (chilled) starter. Let temp slowly rise. Krausen activity 24-30 hours later @ 48 degrees. Hit 50 degrees about 36 hours after pitching. Hold at 50.
Down to 1.023 on day 5. Bumped temp up a degree.
Day 6 bumped temp to 53.
1.016 on day 8 and bumped up to 60. sample tasted good. No diacetyl as far as I can tell. Still planning to keep it at 60 for a couple days before lagering, just to be safe.
Transferred to secondary and dropped temp a couple degrees a day until it hit 34. Kept it there 4 weeks, then bottled w/ corn sugar and a bit of washed yeast (probably not necessary).
06/13/14 (4 weeks in bottle) - The beer lacks the maltiness that I was expecting from a munich helles. It's actually pretty fruity, especially in a side by side comparison w/ Andechs Vollbier Hell. Not sure why. Maybe I didn't aerate it well enough, or perhaps I didn't lager it long enough. I enjoy drinking it, but it definitely has a more American flavor profile than I was hoping for. I thought the sample at bottling time was more malty, but can't be certain. KEEP BETTER NOTES!!! |
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Cocoa Coffee Brown Ale (CCB)
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Mild
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1 Gallons |
1.047 |
1.013 |
4.42 |
15.16 |
21.38 °L
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3.2K |
1 |
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Boil
Size: 0.9 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.052 |
Efficiency: 35 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 70 ° F |
Priming Method: Brown Sugar |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 10/20/2014 9:01 PM |
Notes: |
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Budweiser Clone Made Super Whacky For Fun...
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Blonde Ale
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5.5 Gallons |
1.069 |
1.017 |
6.83 |
19.48 |
7.33 °L
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3.2K |
1 |
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Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.127 |
Efficiency: 35 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 1.0 |
Primary
Temp: 69 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 8/21/2016 1:41 AM |
Notes: |
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Barney Flats Oatmeal Stout
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Oatmeal Stout
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5.5 Gallons |
1.08 |
1.01 |
9.09 |
26.33 |
40 °L
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3.2K |
1 |
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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: Extract |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/19/2012 3:08 PM |
Notes: |
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