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Citra Simcoe
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American IPA
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21 Litres |
1.051 |
1.014 |
4.82 |
58.87 |
15.17 °L
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1.2K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 11 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.097 |
Efficiency: 35 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 17 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 2/22/2017 11:55 AM |
| Notes: |
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Pilsner Urquell Clone
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Czech Premium Pale Lager
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5 Gallons |
1.05 |
1.015 |
4.67 |
47.72 |
3.84 °L
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1.2K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 8 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.035 |
Efficiency: 60 |
Mash Thickness: 1.4 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.75 |
Primary
Temp: 50 ° F |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: 23.72 psi |
Creation
Date: 3/31/2024 3:22 AM |
Notes: Fermentation:
Cooling: Immediately cool the wort to around 50°F (10°C) to prepare for pitching the yeast.
Pitching: After aerating the wort thoroughly, pitch the yeast. Using a yeast starter is highly recommended to ensure a strong and healthy fermentation, especially important for lager yeasts.
Pressure Fermentation: Ferment the beer under a pressure of 10-15 psi. This suppresses ester and fusel alcohol production, allowing for a clean fermentation. Pressure fermentation can also permit slightly higher fermentation temperatures, potentially up to 60°F (15.5°C), without sacrificing the clean flavor profile desirable in a Czech Pilsner.
Diacetyl Rest: Towards the end of fermentation, allow the temperature to rise to 60°F (15.5°C) for 48 hours. This helps the yeast metabolize any diacetyl, preventing off-flavors in the final beer.
Lagering: After the diacetyl rest, reduce the temperature to 35°F (1.7°C) and lager for 4-6 weeks. This step is crucial for developing the crisp, clean character of the beer.
Packaging:
Carbonation: Target 2.2-2.5 volumes of CO2 for authentic Czech Pilsner carbonation. This can be achieved through bottle conditioning or forced carbonation in a keg.
Conditioning: After carbonation, the beer benefits from further cold conditioning. Allow it to condition at lagering temperatures for at least two weeks before serving to ensure the flavors have melded and the beer has clarified.
Additional Tips:
Water Chemistry: The soft water profile is key to a Czech Pilsner. Adjust your water chemistry to mimic that of Plzeň, focusing on keeping the mineral content low to highlight the malt and hops.
Decoction Mashing: This traditional method enhances the malt profile and complexity of the beer. It's time-consuming but contributes significantly to the authenticity and depth of flavor in the final product.
Yeast Health: Starting with a healthy yeast culture is vital for clean lager fermentation. A yeast starter will help ensure you have enough viable cells for a clean, vigorous fermentation.
Patience: The lagering phase is essential for achieving the characteristic clean, crisp profile of a Czech Pilsner. Don't rush this step; the longer lagering period will reward you with a clearer, more refined beer.
By following this detailed recipe and process, you should be well on your way to brewing a delicious Czech Pilsner that pays homage to the traditional styles of the Czech Republic. Enjoy the brewing process and the resulting beer!
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Porter
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English Porter
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5.5 Gallons |
1.053 |
1.011 |
5.4 |
26.77 |
29.4 °L
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1.2K |
2 |
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| Boil
Size: 6.52 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.047 |
Efficiency: 68 |
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: 4/14/2022 1:28 PM |
| Notes: |
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2022 Munich Dunkel
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Munich Dunkel
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26.5 Litres |
1.048 |
1.013 |
4.57 |
23.34 |
18.97 °L
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1.2K |
0 |
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Author:
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stretch
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| Boil
Size: 31 Litres |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.04 |
Efficiency: 72 |
Mash Thickness: 3 |
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: 3/27/2022 9:27 AM |
Notes: Conditioned grain for a couple of hours and milled night before. Not sure of crush - gap may be too large (let's see).
Sun 10 April 2022 mash in 6:45 am. Capped with carafa at start of mash out, under top plate. Added pack of coopers yeast nutrient to boil.
1 hour boil, from 31 litres to 26.5 litres after cooling. 11 am into fermenter at 24C, 12.5 brix=1.048. 10:00 am made 250ml vitality starter of Diamond. Hydrated 1 pack of w34/70 7:45pm. Out of oxygen. pitched yeast 8pm, 14C. Mon am 10C. Tues pm upped to 10.5, Weds am to 11C. Weds 13th am no sign of fermentation, added extra w34/70 dry. 7 pm signs of Krausen.
Left for Easter weekend at 11C, Monday 4 pm 8.5 brix= 1.023, upped controller to 13C. Tues am 8 brix=1.021, upped tp 13.5C, pm 7.75 brix upped to 15C, Weds am 7 brix=1.014, Weds pm 7 brix. Fri 7:15 am downed ctrller to 10C. Sat into keezer @2C. Packaged Sun 1 May keg plus 6 litres in bottles. A very subtle richness - nice but voyager/crisp munich too light. |
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Hint Of Watermelon
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American Pale Ale
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13 Gallons |
1.053 |
1.012 |
5.34 |
44.92 |
3.52 °L
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1.2K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 14 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.049 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 1.25 |
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: 5/21/2021 5:55 PM |
| Notes: |
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Smoked Helles
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Munich Helles
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340 Gallons |
1.047 |
1.011 |
4.79 |
19.32 |
3.84 °L
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1.2K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 342 Gallons |
Boil Time: 75 |
Boil Gravity: 1.047 |
Efficiency: 76 |
Mash Thickness: 1.3 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.25 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 3/20/2019 10:26 PM |
| Notes: |
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JB's Vienna Lager -10 Gallon
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International Dark Lager
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12 Gallons |
1.054 |
1.015 |
5.12 |
22.66 |
15.1 °L
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1.2K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 14.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.045 |
Efficiency: 75 |
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: 4/29/2018 2:59 AM |
| Notes: Can use any noble hops and might have to switch out the Munich for Victory or Special roast as Munich might not be available at the local shop. I added more bark Munich from 6.2 to adjust the final gravity and add color as this app had the color a little low and the caramel malt from 10oz. Need to check these, before the brew. Also the IBU should be about 28 |
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Slack Jaw
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Australian Sparkling Ale
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5.5 Gallons |
1.053 |
1.011 |
5.43 |
60.13 |
4.28 °L
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1.2K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.039 |
Efficiency: 72 |
Mash Thickness: 2 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 70 ° F |
Priming Method: bottle condition |
Priming Amount: 1 cup corn sugar |
Creation
Date: 3/2/2018 8:22 PM |
| Notes: |
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NEIPA
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American IPA
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25 Litres |
1.05 |
1.014 |
4.75 |
87.59 |
3.69 °L
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1.2K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 30 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.042 |
Efficiency: 72 |
Mash Thickness: 3 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 19 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 3/27/2017 12:42 PM |
| Notes: |
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Luck O' The Irish - Feckin' Dark Ale - Forum Edition Kokkoeiereann
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American Pale Ale
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24 Litres |
1.048 |
1.01 |
5 |
56.83 |
11.51 °L
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1.2K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 30 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.038 |
Efficiency: 66 |
Mash Thickness: 3 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.75 |
Primary
Temp: 20 ° C |
Priming Method: white sugar |
Priming Amount: 90g |
Creation
Date: 3/21/2017 4:26 PM |
Notes: Crystal malt 400 in real (there's no such in this prog.)
20l - mashing; 13l sparging --> 22l prim.fement.
New calibration (much more water than before). Program paused, but didn't started, so "kokkoeireann rescue" loaded. New program from mash step 3 (70 degrees +20min)
OG: 1.048
FG: 1.010
ABVexact: 5.0 vol%
Brewing day: 28th March 2017
Fermentation with liquid yeast WLP001 California Ale Yeast direct from package to wort. (Plus Irish Yeast close to expiration date)
Dry hopping after 1 week in the same tank.
Bottling day: 13th April 2017
Carbonating with 117g white sugar
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Bombastic Brown Honey - PM
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American Amber Ale
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5.5 Gallons |
1.056 |
1.018 |
5.01 |
22.28 |
28.69 °L
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1.2K |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: N/A |
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: 12/29/2012 5:28 PM |
| Notes: |
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Landlord 4
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Standard/Ordinary Bitter
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20 Litres |
1.047 |
1.011 |
4.65 |
24.62 |
8.9 °L
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1.2K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 24 Litres |
Boil Time: 50 |
Boil Gravity: 1.039 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 19.5 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 2/3/2017 11:27 AM |
| Notes: |
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Hefeweizen 10Gals
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Weissbier
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10 Gallons |
1.053 |
1.013 |
5.18 |
16.34 |
3.7 °L
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1.2K |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 12.6 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.042 |
Efficiency: 85 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 65 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 10/19/2016 2:43 AM |
| Notes: |
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Pussy Galore's Mysterious Blonde
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American Pale Ale
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10.5 Gallons |
1.05 |
1.012 |
5.04 |
36.23 |
4.6 °L
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1.2K |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 13 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.04 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 68 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 7/17/2016 4:04 PM |
| Notes: Blend of two yeast strains: WLP570 and mystery yeast (probably WLP001?) |
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Youngbuck Wheat Ale
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American Wheat Beer
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5.5 Gallons |
1.049 |
1.012 |
4.93 |
15.85 |
3.98 °L
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1.2K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.054 |
Efficiency: 35 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.75 |
Primary
Temp: 60 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/22/2016 9:37 PM |
| Notes: |
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It's Been Neherly Tew Long
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Irish Red Ale
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3 Gallons |
1.05 |
1.011 |
5.06 |
25.7 |
16.76 °L
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1.2K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 4 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.037 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.5 |
Primary
Temp: 66 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 12/30/2015 3:23 PM |
| Notes: |
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Sierra Nevada IPA
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American IPA
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20 Litres |
1.051 |
1.009 |
5.45 |
58.96 |
7.9 °L
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1.2K |
2 |
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Author:
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Charlj
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| Boil
Size: 12 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.085 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Partial Mash |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 5/28/2015 1:59 PM |
| Notes: |
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Walton's English Pale Ale
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Extra Special/Strong Bitter (ESB)
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20.8 Litres |
1.054 |
1.018 |
4.69 |
48.56 |
14.22 °L
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1.2K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 28.4 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.039 |
Efficiency: 60 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
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: 1/25/2015 1:06 AM |
| Notes: |
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Geordie Brown Ale
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American Brown Ale
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10 Litres |
1.058 |
1.017 |
5.41 |
27.65 |
26.12 °L
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1.2K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 12 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.048 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Partial Mash |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/18/2015 9:04 AM |
| Notes: |
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Hunt For Red Oktoberfest
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Oktoberfest/Märzen
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15 Gallons |
1.054 |
1.014 |
5.33 |
48.42 |
10.78 °L
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1.2K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 16.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.049 |
Efficiency: 64 |
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: 9/8/2014 3:02 PM |
| Notes: |
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