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Sacred Blue
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Other Fruit Melomel
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5.25 Gallons |
1.113 |
1.001 |
14.8 |
0 |
5.37 °L
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415 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 5 |
Boil Gravity: 1.198 |
Efficiency: 100 |
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: 6/14/2020 1:01 PM |
Notes: First batch was 5.25 gal of 1.112 (18 lbs of my honey added)
- Added Nardone yeast (2 packs, 3 in future) not cooled it down to room temperature after following yeast package. Overly sluggish start, took almost 5 days. Fermentation was sluggish. Fermentation had no airlock activity after 3 weeks. Lots of shaking to degass --> next time I will use the degassing tool that I have. Very sweet when sampled during first rack, but quite delightful.
Second batch was 4.5 gal of 1.096 (11 lbs added)
- Added half of the yeast (2 packs total) directly to the fermentor and half according to package instructions. Proper start, fermentation activity slowed after 2 weeks. Lots of shaking to degas --> next time I will use the degassing tool that I have. The first rack to secondaries tasted the best it ever had.
Secondaries
5.25 gal Sacred blue (8 lbs blueberries, 1 lb of mulberries) + 1.5 vanilla beans in tertiary (1 week) then add one cinnamon stick for another week (test it often)
2.5 gal of strawberry mead (3 lbs of strawberries and a handful of mulberries for colour) + tequila chips (1 week or so, test it often)
1 gal of lavender mead (2.2g of 3 week air-dried homegrown lavender, 6 days )
1 gal of chamomile mead (1 oz of chamomile from one SFB package, 6 days)
Any "left over" mead will become straight mead in a bottle.
- ZERO mead leftover. Perfect volumes.
https://www.winning-homebrew.com/melomels.html
future directions on adding nutrients:
https://www.brewperfect.com/homebrew-recipe-vanilla-cinnamon-mead/
guidelines for spices:
https://www.denardbrewing.com/blog/post/Spices/
other advice:
- I was using Lalvin EC - 1118 yeast is I was shooting for about 18% alcohol, but for most dark berry recipes I'd recommend Lalvin 71B-1122 vice D47. D47 is perfect for traditional Meads, 71B-1122 is made to bring out dark berry flavors. Just my opinion.
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Claire & Harry's London Ale
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British Golden Ale
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5.3 Gallons |
1.049 |
1.017 |
4.21 |
34.45 |
5.15 °L
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415 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 45 |
Boil Gravity: 1.004 |
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: 3/17/2024 6:12 PM |
| Notes: |
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Red Ale
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Irish Red Ale
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5.5 Gallons |
1.056 |
1.015 |
5.47 |
11.97 |
15.87 °L
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415 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 6.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.048 |
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: 2/5/2023 6:32 PM |
| Notes: |
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Belle Ginger Cider
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Common Cider
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21 Litres |
1.054 |
1.008 |
5.99 |
4.66 |
2.43 °L
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415 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 21 Litres |
Boil Time: 15 |
Boil Gravity: 1.054 |
Efficiency: 87 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 25 ° C |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: 0.93 bar |
Creation
Date: 8/6/2021 11:54 PM |
Notes: End product was too sweet, hence added 750ml Buderim Ginger Cordial & 250ml of fresh lime juice.
Result was cracking!!!
Bang on what I was seeking. |
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Yule Pudding
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Belgian Dark Strong Ale
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23 Litres |
1.109 |
1.021 |
11.6 |
0 |
21.5 °L
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415 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 11.4 Litres |
Boil Time: N/A |
Boil Gravity: 1.144 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 20 ° C |
Priming Method: dextrose |
Priming Amount: 94.9 g |
Creation
Date: 4/24/2021 9:27 AM |
Notes: Use yeast cake from previous brew of M15 Yeast (or 1x packet of M15 yeast - the DME and DEX make the starter in the fermenter.)
Start with 1kg Dry Wheat malt extract (DME) and 1kg Corn sugar (DEX) in 15 litres water.(+ M15 yeast if not using previous yeast cake)
After initial fermentation, Add Brown sugar, white cane sugar and 1kg dry dark malt extract with 25g of Enigma hops pellets "tea'd" in a hop ball, made to 23 litres total with extra water.
This amount of added sugars should take M15 yeast close to it's alcohol limit
When bubbling has stopped, add 20g Galaxy hops dry in hop ball and 2x 1,5kg cans Coopers liquid dark malt extract.
Leave to sit in the fermenter for 7 days
The plum, raisin and date flavours in the dark malt extract plus the fruit and citrus in the galaxy hops remain without breaking down.
CO2 is not needed as the brew is a syrup which has exceded the ability of the yeast to ferment it (Stuck fermentation). If CO2 was required, you would prime with 1 litre of water in fermenter before bottling. (guestimate)
The result is a sweet/bitter syrup of about 9% to10% abv which is like drinking a port version of your nanna's Yule fruit pudding.
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Seventh Layer Stout - Extract
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Sweet Stout
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5.5 Gallons |
1.062 |
1.016 |
6.13 |
0 |
50 °L
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415 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.114 |
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: 4/19/2021 5:56 PM |
| Notes: |
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ROTM Brown
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British Brown Ale
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5 Gallons |
1.051 |
1.013 |
5.01 |
24.17 |
25.34 °L
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415 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.085 |
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: 10/2/2020 10:09 PM |
| Notes: |
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Cherry Lime Sour
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Berliner Weisse
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3 Gallons |
1.03 |
1.006 |
3.16 |
7.28 |
2.4 °L
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415 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 3.75 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.024 |
Efficiency: 25 |
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: 8/28/2020 8:43 PM |
| Notes: |
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Hazy Tropical Neipa
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American Pale Ale
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22 Litres |
1.056 |
1.013 |
5.68 |
22.76 |
5.03 °L
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415 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 11.4 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.108 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 18 ° C |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: 0.78 bar |
Creation
Date: 6/19/2020 9:14 PM |
| Notes: |
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Simple Blonde Ale
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Blonde Ale
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2 Gallons |
1.047 |
1.009 |
4.95 |
19.65 |
4.77 °L
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415 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 1.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.062 |
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: 6/17/2020 5:15 PM |
| Notes: |
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Dear Abbey
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Belgian Dubbel
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5.25 Gallons |
1.073 |
1.015 |
7.64 |
22.91 |
27.01 °L
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415 |
0 |
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Author:
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CHMadsen
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| Boil
Size: 6 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.064 |
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: 11/19/2017 7:15 PM |
| Notes: |
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MC’s Hoppin’ Red Ale
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Irish Red Ale
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15 Gallons |
1.079 |
1.022 |
7.52 |
77.97 |
13.87 °L
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415 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 15.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.072 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 87 ° F |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 10/15/2019 11:45 PM |
| Notes: |
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Citra Smash Extract
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American Pale Ale
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20.8 Litres |
1.063 |
1.01 |
6.93 |
27.28 |
5.31 °L
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415 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 11.4 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.046 |
Efficiency: 35 |
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: 9/6/2019 11:22 PM |
| Notes: |
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West Coast Smash
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American Pale Ale
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5 Gallons |
1.057 |
1.011 |
6.03 |
31.79 |
5.78 °L
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415 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.057 |
Efficiency: 35 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 72 ° F |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: 9.56 psi |
Creation
Date: 7/18/2019 1:51 AM |
| Notes: |
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Bohemian
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German Pils
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19 Litres |
1.056 |
1.012 |
5.74 |
0 |
3.87 °L
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415 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 11 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.097 |
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: 6/21/2019 8:01 AM |
| Notes: |
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Wittebrew
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Witbier
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2 Gallons |
1.068 |
1.016 |
6.8 |
15.08 |
4.74 °L
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415 |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 2.25 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.061 |
Efficiency: 35 |
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: 3/16/2019 4:04 PM |
| Notes: since my coriander was older I added more then the original recipe; I used 2 camomile tea bags; left them in the bags and removed after cooling the wort; my brew store didn't have lme-wheat so I went with 3lb of dry |
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Citra Cascade Pale Ale
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American Pale Ale
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23 Litres |
1.037 |
1.008 |
3.8 |
0.3 |
3.11 °L
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415 |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 2 Litres |
Boil Time: 10 |
Boil Gravity: 1.429 |
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: 1/4/2019 4:09 AM |
| Notes: |
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Bourbon Toddel
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Belgian Dubbel
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5 Gallons |
1.064 |
1.014 |
6.5 |
24.37 |
21.65 °L
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415 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.057 |
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: 12/31/2018 1:49 AM |
| Notes: |
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Awesome Recipe
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Cream Ale
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5.5 Gallons |
1.056 |
1.013 |
5.73 |
16.59 |
4.19 °L
|
415 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.077 |
Efficiency: 35 |
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: 12/28/2018 4:09 AM |
| Notes: |
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Mild - American
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Dark Mild
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5 Gallons |
1.038 |
1.01 |
3.66 |
15.24 |
18.63 °L
|
415 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 2 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.063 |
Efficiency: 35 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 68 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 10/24/2018 3:24 PM |
| Notes: |
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