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White Saison
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Saison
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5.5 Gallons |
1.061 |
1.013 |
6.25 |
39.44 |
4.93 °L
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1.2K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 6.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.052 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.75 |
Primary
Temp: 90 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 6/19/2017 7:09 PM |
Notes: o.g. was 1.048 6/19/2017
gravity on 7/3/2017 - 1.010 |
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Focal Point (Focal Banger Clone)
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American IPA
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5.5 Gallons |
1.065 |
1.016 |
6.39 |
93.47 |
5.1 °L
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1.2K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.34 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.056 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.75 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 2/15/2024 6:22 PM |
Notes: Keys from conversations with co-owner & brewer John Kimmich at Alchemist:
- Dry hop at 36 degrees F
- Avoid oxygen at all costs!!
- Do not think you have to go crazy with dry hops, John hops at 4-5lbs per barrel (2-2.6oz gallon)
- Do not dry hop for more than 48-60 hours!!
- John was sheepish about stating fermentation temperatures, follow guidelines and adjust as you repeat
Updated from Jan/Feb 2024 article. Notes from interview added above. Acid additions adjusted based on my water, change as needed. |
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Deschutes Obsidian Stout Clone
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American Stout
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5 Gallons |
1.069 |
1.022 |
6.15 |
61.31 |
50 °L
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1.2K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 6 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.057 |
Efficiency: 65 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 12/8/2022 2:49 PM |
| Notes: |
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Munjo's American Hazy Pale Ale
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American Pale Ale
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23 Litres |
1.056 |
1.01 |
6.03 |
59.04 |
4.96 °L
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1.2K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 30 Litres |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.048 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/11/2021 12:38 AM |
| Notes: |
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The Sustenance (BBB "The Substance" Clone)
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American IPA
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5.5 Gallons |
1.06 |
1.009 |
6.63 |
62.79 |
3.81 °L
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1.2K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.053 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.0 |
Primary
Temp: 68 ° F |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/27/2020 12:58 AM |
Notes: What is First Wort Hopping?
First wort hopping (FWH) is when you add a large portion of the finishing hops to the boil kettle as the wort is transferred from the mash or lauter tun. As the boil kettle fills up, the hops steep in the wort and release those important oils and resins.
Normally, the aromatic oils are insoluble and evaporate during the boil. However, by letting the hops steep in the wort before the boil, the oils have more time to oxidize to more soluble compounds, which means there’s a greater chance those oils are kept in the beer during the boil and deliver additional hop complexity in the finished product.
Who Discovered First Wort Hopping?
It’s entirely possible FWH was discovered by accident. A brewer wanted to try something new and tossed hops into the kettle before the boil later realizing there was a flavor change in the finished beer. Even if this isn’t the case, isn’t it more interesting to believe in the myth?
First wort hopping was common practice around the turn of the 20th century to increase hop utilization. At some point in the mid-20th century, the practice was more or less discontinued. However, in 1995 Brauwelt magazine (Germany) reported on the “rediscovery of first wort hopping” research focusing on pilsner style beer and finding the process resulted in beers with finer hop aroma.
The report documented many German breweries that implemented FWH. In the past, brewers in England and Belgium also added hops before boiling. The research experiment was carried out in two German production lager breweries. Both breweries made two versions of Pilsner in very similar manners, including yeast pitching rates, brewing water, malt lots and using Type 45 pellets.
The Experiment
A portion of the late kettle hops (Tettnanger and Saaz) were added to first runnings in the kettle and were allowed to stay with the brew throughout the entire boil. The late hop/aroma addition was omitted.
At Brewery A, the first wort hopping addition of Tettnanger and Saaz hops amounted to 34% of the total hop weight. At Brewery B, which used only Tettnanger, it was 53% of the total hop weight. In both resulting beers the first wort hopped beer had more IBUs than the non-first wort hopped beer, 39.6 to 37.9 at Brewery A and 32.8 to 27.2 at Brewery B.
Lager Brewery IBU of FWH Beer IBU of Non-FWH Beer
Brewery A 39.6 IBUs 37.9 IBUs
Brewery B 32.8 IBUs 27.2 IBUs
Despite increased bitterness, the panelists described the first wort hopped beers as more pleasant tasting and overwhelmingly preferred them, creating a more harmonic beer and uniform bitterness when compared to the conventionally hopped beer. Further analysis indicated the conventionally hopped beers contained a higher level of hop aroma substances, but panelists nonetheless described the FWH beers as having a very fine and rounded hop aroma and rounded hop flavor.
The authors of the study recommended that first wort hopping contain at least 30% of the total hop addition, preferably using the later aroma additions. The overall alpha acid quantity shouldn’t be reduced because the results of the tasting showed that the bitterness of the first wort hopped beers is regarded as very good and very mild. A reduction of the hop quantity could result in weakened bitterness, too.
How To Do First Wort Hopping
First wort hopping is practiced by a number of craft brewers and homebrewers and is applied to a full range of styles both ales and lagers. It’s best suited for beers that call for noble hops and isn’t suited for beers that want volatile hop oil presence or fruity hop aroma; in fact, first wort hopping actually works against developing those hop characteristics.
Mash Hopping
Many people confuse ‘First Wort Hopping’ and ‘Mash Hopping’ as one in the same. Mash hopping is actually the process of adding hops to your mash tun during the mash rest.
Unlike FWH, hops added to the mash undergo little to no hop isomerization in the tun.
To do first wort hopping, add a substantial portion of the hop bill (30-50%) to the kettle as you transfer wort from the lauter tun. The hops steep in the wort for the entire runoff and remain in the wort for the duration of the boil.
Make sure to use low alpha acid hops that are normally scheduled as the final aroma/flavor additions because isomerization begins at temperatures below boiling; more hops in the wort longer during the boil causes the total bitterness of the beer to increase, although the amount is subtle because the hops are low in alpha acid. First wort hopping takes advantage of higher pre-boiled wort pH levels, which allows for higher isomerization.
The reason craft brewers and homebrewers use first wort hopping is because it can change your beer’s hop profile, which is more easily noticed in moderately hopped beers. However, many brewers will tell you those pre-boil additions result in subtle notes that will be noticed in even hop-intense beers. The new hop flavors aren’t easily defined, and the chemistry behind first wort hopping isn’t fully understood, but normally an adjustment of 10% is added to the calculated bitterness in IBUs. |
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Mosaic/Amarillo Pale Ale
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American Pale Ale
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360 Gallons |
1.057 |
1.011 |
6.08 |
17.13 |
4.35 °L
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1.2K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 390 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.053 |
Efficiency: 79 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
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: 12/3/2019 6:45 PM |
| Notes: |
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Red Headed Stranger
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International Amber Lager
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11 Gallons |
1.05 |
1.008 |
5.47 |
30.03 |
12.23 °L
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1.2K |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 13.99 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.039 |
Efficiency: 65 |
Mash Thickness: 1.75 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.75 |
Primary
Temp: 50 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 2/20/2019 3:54 PM |
| Notes: |
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Mandarina Bavaria Blonde
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Blonde Ale
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4 Gallons |
1.062 |
1.019 |
5.68 |
28.31 |
4.15 °L
|
1.2K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.049 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 2 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 74 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 7/4/2018 8:06 PM |
| Notes: |
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Nenna Azacca IPA
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American IPA
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19 Litres |
1.05 |
1.008 |
5.47 |
47.78 |
6.31 °L
|
1.2K |
0 |
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|
| Boil
Size: 26 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.037 |
Efficiency: 66 |
Mash Thickness: 3.2 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.75 |
Primary
Temp: 18 ° C |
Priming Method: Injection |
Priming Amount: 2ml (5.5g/L) priming sugar |
Creation
Date: 7/29/2017 8:06 PM |
Notes: Fermentation (Primary): 18c until attenuation
Fermentation (Secondary): +1 ̊c for 3 days
Maturation: +10 days at 12.5-13.5c
Cold Crash: +4days at 0.5c |
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MRT_201707_WHEAT
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Weissbier
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21 Litres |
1.053 |
1.011 |
5.51 |
14.48 |
4.23 °L
|
1.2K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 26 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.043 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 20 ° C |
Priming Method: CO2 |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 7/13/2017 11:40 AM |
| Notes: |
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Fettoter - Maris Otter Pale Ale
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American Pale Ale
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50 Litres |
1.062 |
1.014 |
6.32 |
38.65 |
6.29 °L
|
1.2K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 55 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.056 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 18 ° C |
Priming Method: Sukkerlake |
Priming Amount: 250 g |
Creation
Date: 1/24/2014 2:09 PM |
| Notes: |
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Brick Warmer Holiday Red Ale
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American Amber Ale
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5.5 Gallons |
1.058 |
1.015 |
5.9 |
23.66 |
13.56 °L
|
1.2K |
2 |
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| Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.106 |
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: 4/29/2017 9:41 PM |
| Notes: |
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Russian River Pale Ale Clone
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American Pale Ale
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5 Gallons |
1.053 |
1.01 |
5.57 |
43.52 |
7.03 °L
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1.2K |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 5.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.048 |
Efficiency: 55 |
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: 12/22/2016 12:52 PM |
Notes: I think I somehow nailed everything. My recipe was a Russian River Pale Ale clone recipe I found (http://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=369668). I gave up trying the exact recipe because I rounded up to the next pound the amount I needed and my LHBS mixed all the grains before I realized it.
dry hopped 5 days in. kegged 16 days after brewday. 12 psi to around 2.5 volumes. waiting 2 more days to enjoy |
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Mandarin B Maris Smash IPA V1.2
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American IPA
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6 Gallons |
1.057 |
1.011 |
6.03 |
59.92 |
5.94 °L
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1.2K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 9.6 Gallons |
Boil Time: 150 |
Boil Gravity: 1.036 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 66 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 8/8/2016 9:32 PM |
| Notes: |
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TKO
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American IPA
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10 Gallons |
1.061 |
1.014 |
6.13 |
61.81 |
11.58 °L
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1.2K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 11.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.053 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 73 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 3/26/2016 12:46 AM |
| Notes: |
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Rye Whiskey #1
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California Common Beer
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6.5 Gallons |
1.066 |
1.017 |
6.54 |
0 |
4.16 °L
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1.2K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.058 |
Efficiency: 70 |
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: 8/6/2015 4:40 AM |
Notes: Yeast: Alcotec 48 turbo yeast
starting gravity: 1.020 at 95 degrees |
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Bertus American Amber Ale
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California Common Beer
|
20 Litres |
1.058 |
1.011 |
6.05 |
49.97 |
14.31 °L
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1.2K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 25.7 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.045 |
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: 4/28/2015 5:43 AM |
Notes: From:
http://www.bertusbrewery.com/2014/05/american-amber-ale.html?m=1
OG: 1.058
FG: 1.014
ABV: 5.8%
IBU: ~50
6 Gallons
10lbs 2-row
1.25lb Munich
14oz English Crystal
7oz Crystal 120
2.5oz Chocolate Malt
Mash @ 154*
.85oz Apollo @ 60
1oz Cascade @ 15
1oz ea Centennial/Amarillo @ 0
US05 - Cali Ale Yeast
Dry Hop - 1oz Citra & .5oz CTZ |
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Stafford's Oatmeal Stout
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Oatmeal Stout
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5.5 Gallons |
1.053 |
1.012 |
5.37 |
34.28 |
31.91 °L
|
1.2K |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 6.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.045 |
Efficiency: 70 |
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: 2/5/2015 10:29 PM |
| Notes: |
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CanadianWheat Malt - SMaSH
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American IPA
|
3.8 Litres |
15.482 |
4.344 |
6.05 |
57.26 |
8.95 °L
|
1.2K |
2 |
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Author:
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mactrombone
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| Boil
Size: 9 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 6.7 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Plato |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/20/2015 9:34 PM |
| Notes: |
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Tim Curran's Recipe
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Robust Porter
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5 Gallons |
1.066 |
1.017 |
6.52 |
27.07 |
31.42 °L
|
1.2K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: N/A |
Efficiency: 75 |
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: 7/24/2012 8:02 PM |
| Notes: |
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