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RED ALE
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Irish Red Ale
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3.2 Gallons |
1.062 |
1.017 |
5.88 |
20.33 |
25.24 °L
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346 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 4 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.049 |
Efficiency: 75 |
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: 10/5/2020 11:55 AM |
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Stout
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Sweet Stout
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5.5 Gallons |
1.06 |
1.017 |
5.68 |
21.71 |
39.45 °L
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346 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 6.39 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.051 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 66 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/16/2025 4:58 PM |
Notes: Basing this one off of this reddit thread:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Homebrewing/comments/5r3rnf/so_this_happened_yesterday_best_of_show_out_of_85/
Toned down both the lactose and roasted barley a little since my last milk stout was both roastier and chewier than I like. Bumped up the Maris Otter a bit to improve diastatic power. No fermentation temp was given so just going with standard 68. No mash temp was given so I'm going to guess 154 to get a slightly less fermentable wort. Water chemistry also not given so going with a balanced profile for the first time.
Intention is to split 5gal into two kegs -- one will be just the milk stout. The other keg will have peanut butter extract and a tincture made from toasted cacao nibs added. Still working out the exact numbers on those additions and will update this when I have them.
Couldn't get Imperial A10 Darkness, which was the yeast I was going to use, so going to try Nottingham as part of my desire to move to more dry yeasts. Going to lower ferm temp a bit to 65 since I've heard stories of problem esters at higher temps with that yeast.
Toasted cacao nibs at 275 for about 10 min and smelled amazing but when sampled they had a slightly too-roasted character so we'll see how they turn out. Tossed the 2oz I toasted + 1oz of untoasted in with all the vodka I had sitting around (around 3oz), will sample in 4 days to see if it's worth using. I suspect that the nibs were already pre-toasted to the correct level so oops. Live and learn.
Got two different peanut butter flavor essences to try and have tried each a couple of times in my chocolate-flavored coffee to figure out if they made sense. The LorAnn one is a bit chemically and not very peanut buttery -- not a fan. The Brewer's Best one is much better -- very peanut buttery and natural tasting. I'll be adding it to the keg at packaging, along with the cacao tincture (minus the nibs) if it works out.
1/31/25: First brewday, unusually smooth brewday. No real problems. Late addition OG oopsie strikes again, though...forgot to take into account the lactose. Fermenter OG: 1.066. Wort tastes beautiful, looking forward to it.
Gravity tested on 2/6, sitting at 1.020, no diacetyl. Going to give it 2 or 3 more days at 67 degrees before cold crash to see if the gravity will come down a couple more points.
Put in for cold crash on 2/14, still at 1.020.
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Amarillo Brillo
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American Pale Ale
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5.5 Gallons |
1.052 |
1.011 |
5.31 |
49.78 |
6.57 °L
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346 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.039 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 68 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 3/14/2023 3:16 PM |
| Notes: |
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Yulesommer
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Russian Imperial Stout
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15 Litres |
1.09 |
1.015 |
9.78 |
53.17 |
37.64 °L
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346 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 20.97 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.069 |
Efficiency: 65 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: sucrose |
Priming Amount: 116.3 g |
Creation
Date: 5/5/2022 6:55 PM |
| Notes: |
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Porter? I Hardly Know Her
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Brown Porter
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1.5 Gallons |
1.048 |
1.01 |
4.98 |
0 |
12.7 °L
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346 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 2 Gallons |
Boil Time: 30 |
Boil Gravity: 1.036 |
Efficiency: 70 |
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: 3/6/2022 4:20 AM |
| Notes: |
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HC TOTTY
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English IPA
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5.25 Gallons |
1.052 |
1.012 |
5.24 |
64.39 |
12.58 °L
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346 |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 4 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.065 |
Efficiency: 58 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 77 ° F |
Priming Method: dextrose |
Priming Amount: 4.9 oz |
Creation
Date: 4/21/2021 6:30 PM |
| Notes: |
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Spring Zealand Ale
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Cream Ale
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6 Gallons |
1.051 |
1.01 |
5.4 |
21.73 |
8.87 °L
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346 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.044 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 75 ° F |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: 15 psi |
Creation
Date: 3/3/2021 9:17 PM |
| Notes: |
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Leftovers Stout
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Sweet Stout
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32 Litres |
1.064 |
1.024 |
5.29 |
40.2 |
38.42 °L
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346 |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 39 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.044 |
Efficiency: 74 |
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: 2/10/2021 12:31 PM |
| Notes: |
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Another Pliney Clone 1.31
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English IPA
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4.8 Gallons |
1.082 |
1.012 |
9.17 |
106.05 |
7.93 °L
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346 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 6.2 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.054 |
Efficiency: 82 |
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: 2/2/2021 7:35 PM |
Notes:
pH 5.5, no water additions
Gravity before boil - 1.58
Mashed 1.5 hours, with Carafoam in last 30 minutes (because I had to run out and get
First time using magnetic pump in conjunction with immersion circulator to control temperature. Very happy with that pairing...using BF brewhouse efficiency got 85%.
Actual OG = 1.082, surprisingly a little over-reduced given my electric coil burner. Intention was 5 gallons in the fermenter
Final Gravity at first dry hop - 1.012 |
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End Of The World
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Imperial IPA
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5 Gallons |
1.111 |
1.021 |
11.82 |
49.15 |
9.96 °L
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346 |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.185 |
Efficiency: 70 |
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: 11/18/2020 6:47 AM |
Notes: Golden Light LME has a density of 11.78 lbs/gal at 80F
A 3.15 lbs bottle thus has a volume of 3.15/11.78 = 0.27 gal
Grain bill: 17 lbs (0.32 quarts/lb * 17 lbs / 4 quarts/gal = 1.36 gal)
Batch size: 5 gal
Mash temp: 153
Boil time: 60 min
Absorbed water vol: 0.035 gal/lb * 17 lbs = 0.595 gal
Default absorb: 0.045 gal/lb (squeeze bag) - 0.031 gal/lb (no squeeze)
Into fermenter: 5 gal (-0.3 gal trub)
Post boil wort: 5.3 gal (-1.25 gal boiloff)
Preboil wort: 6.55 gal (+0.27 gal LME)
Pre LME add: 6.28 gal (-1.96 gal wet grain)
Total mash vol: 8.24 gal (+1.36 gal dry grain)
Strike water: 6.88 gal
Strike temp: 164F
** worked exactly to get 5 gallons ** |
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Lt. Czeckhop
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International Pale Lager
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5.5 Gallons |
1.059 |
1.015 |
5.82 |
81.38 |
5.83 °L
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346 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.044 |
Efficiency: 75 |
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: 1/20/2018 4:45 PM |
| Notes: |
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Hop And Clover Pale Ale
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American Pale Ale
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10 Litres |
1.056 |
1.011 |
5.96 |
40.05 |
6.77 °L
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346 |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 15.68 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.036 |
Efficiency: 70 |
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: 9/8/2020 12:28 PM |
| Notes: |
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Covid Cream Ale
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Cream Ale
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5.5 Gallons |
1.048 |
1.009 |
5.04 |
12.09 |
4.95 °L
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346 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.088 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 85 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 7/29/2020 3:48 PM |
| Notes: |
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Bonfire IPA
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English IPA
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23 Litres |
1.064 |
1.01 |
7.11 |
58.1 |
12.42 °L
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346 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 26 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.057 |
Efficiency: 70 |
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: 5/2/2020 6:07 PM |
| Notes: |
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STOUT CACOA
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Oatmeal Stout
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15 Litres |
1.05 |
1.011 |
5.08 |
12.51 |
22.68 °L
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346 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 18 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.041 |
Efficiency: 74 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 1.75 |
Primary
Temp: 13 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 4/23/2020 12:58 AM |
| Notes: |
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Fruity Farmer Bakers Delight
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American Light Lager
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18 Litres |
1.056 |
1.013 |
5.65 |
0 |
7.34 °L
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346 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 18 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.056 |
Efficiency: 35 |
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: 82 g |
Creation
Date: 6/17/2019 9:59 AM |
| Notes: |
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IPA Já Feita
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Cream Ale
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15 Litres |
1.048 |
1.009 |
5 |
40.42 |
2.07 °L
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346 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 18 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.04 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 20 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 4/9/2019 8:23 AM |
| Notes: |
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MedusaAle
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English IPA
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5.5 Gallons |
1.064 |
1.015 |
6.5 |
47.11 |
7.67 °L
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346 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 6.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 30 |
Boil Gravity: 1.054 |
Efficiency: 80 |
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: 12/22/2018 7:37 PM |
| Notes: |
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Awesome Recipe
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Standard/Ordinary Bitter
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17 Litres |
1.037 |
1.008 |
3.74 |
21.46 |
9.52 °L
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346 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 20 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.031 |
Efficiency: 75 |
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: 8/10/2018 10:23 AM |
| Notes: |
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American Wheat
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American Wheat Beer
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20 Litres |
1.053 |
1.013 |
5.27 |
23.31 |
5.25 °L
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346 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 23 Litres |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.047 |
Efficiency: 74 |
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: 7/15/2018 12:27 PM |
| Notes: |
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