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Author:

Brbkn

Boil Size: 29 Litres

Boil Time: 90

Boil Gravity: 1.048

Efficiency: 75

Mash Thickness: 3.3

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 1.5

Primary Temp: 10 ° C

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 12/4/2015 8:45 PM

Notes:

Author:

Blear's Brewery

Boil Size: 7 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.04

Efficiency: 65

Mash Thickness: 2.1

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 0.35

Primary Temp: N/A

Priming Method: co2

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 8/12/2019 11:11 PM

Notes: Ferment for seven days at 48°F (9°C), lower to 43°F (6°C) for four days, then reduce temperature by 2°F (1°C) a day until at 32°F (0°C).

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Author:

WAWooldridge

Boil Size: 9 Gallons

Boil Time: 120

Boil Gravity: 1.044

Efficiency: 75

Mash Thickness: 1.25

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 2.0

Primary Temp: 68 ° F

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 8/26/2017 4:15 PM

Notes: Overall Impression:
An ale of moderate to significant alcoholic strength, bigger than standard beers, though usually not as strong or rich as barleywine. Often tilted towards a maltier balance. “It should be a warming beer of the type that is best drunk in half pints by a warm fire on a cold winter’s night” – Michael Jackson.

Aroma:
Malty-sweet with fruity esters, often with a complex blend of dried-fruit, vinous, caramelly, molasses, nutty, toffee, light treacle, and/or other specialty malt aromas. Some alcohol and oxidative notes are acceptable, akin to those found in Sherry or Port. Hop aromas not usually present due to extended aging.

Appearance:
Light amber to very dark reddish-brown color (most are dark). Age and oxidation may darken the beer further. May be almost opaque (if not, should be clear). Moderate to low cream- to light tan-colored head; may be adversely affected by alcohol and age.

Flavor:
Medium to high malt character with a luscious malt complexity, often with nutty, caramelly and/or molasses-like flavors. Light chocolate or roasted malt flavors are optional, but should never be prominent. Balance is often malty-sweet, but may be well hopped (the impression of bitterness often depends on amount of aging). Moderate to high fruity esters are common, and may take on a dried-fruit or vinous character. The finish may vary from dry to somewhat sweet. Extended aging may contribute oxidative flavors like a fine old Sherry, Port or Madeira. Alcoholic strength should be evident, though not overwhelming. Diacetyl low to none. Some wood-aged or blended versions may have a lactic or Brettanomyces character; but this is optional and should not be too strong. Any acidity or tannin from age should be well-integrated and contribute to complexity in the flavor profile, not be a dominant experience.

Mouthfeel:
Medium to full, chewy body, although older examples may be lower in body due to continued attenuation during conditioning. Alcohol warmth is often evident and always welcome. Low to moderate carbonation, depending on age and conditioning. Light acidity may be present, as well as some tannin if wood-aged; both are optional.

Comments:
Strength and character varies widely. The predominant defining quality for this style is the impression of age, which can manifest itself in different ways (complexity, lactic, Brett, oxidation, leather, vinous qualities, etc.). Even if these qualities are otherwise faults, if the resulting character of the beer is still pleasantly drinkable and complex, then those characteristics are acceptable. These characteristics should not be interpreted as making an undrinkable off beer as somehow in style. Old Peculier is a unique type of beer that is quite different than other Old Ales.

History:
Historically, an aged ale used as stock ales for blending or enjoyed at full strength (stale or stock refers to beers that were aged or stored for a significant period). There are at least two definite types in Britain today, weaker draught ones that are similar aged milds of around 4.5%, and stronger ones that are often 6-8% or more.

Characteristic Ingredients:
Composition varies, although generally like British Strong Ales. The age character is the biggest driver of the final style profile, which is more handling than brewing. May be aged in wood, but should not have a strong wood character.

Style Comparison:
Roughly overlapping the British Strong Ale and the lower end of the English Barleywine styles, but always having an aged quality. The distinction between an Old Ale and a Barleywine is somewhat arbitrary above 7% ABV, and generally means having a more significant aged quality (particularly from wood). Barleywines tend to develop more of a ‘mature’ quality, while Old Ales can show more of the barrel qualities (lactic, Brett, vinous, etc.).

Vital Statistics:
OG: 1.055 – 1.088
FG: 1.015 – 1.022
IBUs: 30 – 60
SRM: 10 – 22
ABV: 5.5 – 9.0%

Commercial Examples:
Burton Bridge Olde Expensive, Gale’s Prize Old Ale, Greene King Strong Suffolk Ale, Marston Owd Roger, Theakston Old Peculier

Tags:
high-strength, amber-color, top-fermented, British-isles, traditional-style, strong-ale-family, malty, aged

Author:

DwackBeer

Boil Size: 28.4 Litres

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.042

Efficiency: 70

Mash Thickness: 3.1

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: N/A

Primary Temp: 69 ° C

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 6/24/2017 8:03 PM

Notes:

Author:

AckwellP

Boil Size: 28 Litres

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.061

Efficiency: 70

Mash Thickness: 3

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 0.75

Primary Temp: 16 ° C

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 2/22/2017 6:14 PM

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Author:

Zephyr259

Boil Size: 23.5 Litres

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.054

Efficiency: 85

Mash Thickness: 2.9

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 1.0

Primary Temp: 18 ° C

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 1/4/2017 10:40 PM

Notes:

Author:

SpeedFarmer

Boil Size: 22 Litres

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.044

Efficiency: 75

Mash Thickness: 2.2

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 0.5

Primary Temp: 18 ° C

Priming Method: white sugar

Priming Amount: 28g

Creation Date: 8/27/2016 6:23 PM

Notes: Barley Grown in the backyard and malted in the sink. roasted some and toasted some and left some pale. Poor efficiency. accidentally almost boiled the mash. The centennial hops are growing of the front of the shed and were picked during the boil and dumped in at flame-out. Picked some more and dumped them in the fermentor after a couple of days, and they stayed in for 5 more days. Have not tried yet, but was a nice pale colour with very mild hop aroma at bottling. only got 10x350ml bottles. Put a few fresh hops in two of the bottles for fun. I'm expecting that it won't highlight the super fresh hops the way i was hoping for. But maybe carbonation with rouse the aromas!

Author:

IntrigueBrewing

Boil Size: 6 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.037

Efficiency: 60

Mash Thickness: 1.5

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: N/A

Primary Temp: N/A

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 1/31/2016 1:42 AM

Notes:

Author:

Gruneisen

Boil Size: 7.5 Gallons

Boil Time: 100

Boil Gravity: 1.061

Efficiency: 69

Mash Thickness: 1.5

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 0.35

Primary Temp: 75 ° F

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 12/30/2015 10:56 PM

Notes:

Author:

C.Hill

Boil Size: 7.5 Gallons

Boil Time: 90

Boil Gravity: 1.041

Efficiency: 60

Mash Thickness: 1

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: N/A

Primary Temp: N/A

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 12/29/2015 7:49 PM

Notes:

Author:

Riverbum

Boil Size: 7.5 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.043

Efficiency: 63

Mash Thickness: 1.5

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 0.35

Primary Temp: 72 ° F

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 6/27/2014 10:11 PM

Notes:

Author:

capybara

Boil Size: 7.5 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.042

Efficiency: 70

Mash Thickness: N/A

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: N/A

Primary Temp: N/A

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 7/13/2015 10:56 PM

Notes:

Author:

IraSurefire

Boil Size: 7 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.055

Efficiency: 65

Mash Thickness: 1.5

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 1.25

Primary Temp: 68 ° F

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 5/16/2015 2:12 PM

Notes:

Author:

JAK

Boil Size: 28.5 Litres

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.052

Efficiency: 80

Mash Thickness: 3

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 0.75

Primary Temp: N/A

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 3/23/2015 10:54 AM

Notes:

Author:

Mikeya68

Boil Size: 13 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.062

Efficiency: 81

Mash Thickness: 1.5

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 0.5

Primary Temp: 67 ° F

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 3/20/2015 6:47 PM

Notes:

Author:

predperry

Boil Size: 14 Litres

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.043

Efficiency: 35

Mash Thickness: 3

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: N/A

Primary Temp: 20 ° C

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 2/23/2015 2:28 PM

Notes:

Author:

Steinar Haug

Boil Size: 30 Litres

Boil Time: 90

Boil Gravity: 1.062

Efficiency: 75

Mash Thickness: 3.1

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 1.0

Primary Temp: 22 ° C

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 12/31/2014 2:20 PM

Notes:

Author:

James Scott

Boil Size: 4.5 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: N/A

Efficiency: 70

Mash Thickness: N/A

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: N/A

Primary Temp: N/A

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 7/16/2011 9:09 PM

Notes:

Author:

Shooby

Boil Size: 24 Litres

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.048

Efficiency: 61

Mash Thickness: 3

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: N/A

Primary Temp: 20 ° C

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 11/1/2014 10:18 AM

Notes:

Author:

ToxicBrews

Boil Size: 7 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.048

Efficiency: 55

Mash Thickness: 1.5

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 0.35

Primary Temp: 72 ° F

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 10/23/2014 8:55 PM

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