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Shotgun Shack
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Cream Ale
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6 Gallons |
1.05 |
1.011 |
5.09 |
21.14 |
3.21 °L
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1.1K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.04 |
Efficiency: 72 |
Mash Thickness: 1.25 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.5 |
Primary
Temp: 70 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 12/3/2017 6:16 PM |
| Notes: Test the theory that secondary is not needed. Split batch. 3 gallons will be in primary only for 28 days with 14 days @ 38 degrees. Than bottled. 3 gallons will be in primary for 14 days than transferred to secondary and lager @ 38 degrees for 14 days. Than bottled. Both samples will be sent to a competition for evaluation. |
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Mexican Agave Lager
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International Amber Lager
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11.5 Gallons |
1.047 |
1.012 |
4.54 |
18.18 |
3.28 °L
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1.1K |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 13.4 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.034 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 53 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 5/18/2023 7:14 PM |
| Notes: |
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Tart Cherry Gose
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Gose
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5.5 Gallons |
1.043 |
1.006 |
4.86 |
7.52 |
3.37 °L
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1.1K |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 6.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.036 |
Efficiency: 63 |
Mash Thickness: 3.04 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 77 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 3/28/2022 3:06 PM |
Notes: 1st beer brew ever!
HYDROMETER READINGS (ROOM TEMP)
Gravity after 1st mash - 1.029
Gravity after 2nd mash - 1.036
Gravity after boil - 1.043
Gravity after 24hrs fermenting - 1.030
Gravity after 2weeks fermenting - 1.016
pH READINGS (ROOM TEMP)
pH after 1st mash - 6.0
pH after 2st mash - 5.9
pH after boil - 6.4
pH after 24hrs fermenting - 4.2
pH after 2weeks fermenting - 3.1
MASH:
Grains slowly poured in at 157 strike with medium stirring. Recirculated for the last 50 minutes, no recirculation for the first 10 minutes of mash. For the 2nd higher temp mash, again did not circulate for the first 10 minutes then recirculated for the last 10 minutes. Gravity was low after first mash so second mash was done. Stirred vigorously for the first 5 minutes of the second mash pH seemed high after mash phase. Added 2.5g more of CaCl (originally added only 5g) immediately before the boil to try and combat this. Would recommend using lactic acid instead to lower pH for this sour in the future. Used 50/50 wheat/pilsner (10lbs total) and potentially had too thick of mash/stuck mash. I believe the issue was not giving a vigorous enough stir. Would stir more thoroughly next time at each 10 minute mark and forego the secondary mashing phase.
BOIL:
Anvil Foundry was set to 85% power during boil, which seemed to give a good boil. I believe the yeast nutrient (DAP) added during the boil significantly raised the pH. Would not use yeast nutrient again for this recipe. Hop spider was used for hop pellets, everything else went into the main boil volume.
FERMENTATION:
Wort cooled rapidly from boil to approximately 90 degrees. Would probably go to 80 degrees for cooling next time. Used Anvil Foundry pump to go into fermenter, and made sure to splash on wall to maximize oxygenation. Yeast was pitched at approximately 90F. Fermenter stored at approximately 77F. 6lbs of cherries (50/50 tart/sweet - frozen from meijer) were added 24 hours into fermentation. Cherries were stored in freezer. 24 hours before putting in they were transferred to the fridge to thaw. Then on the day they were put in they were heated rapidly from fridge in ~130F water for 20 minutes, blended to near uniformity, and then poured into the fermenter using a big bowl and the wide mouth fermenter. There was lots of splashing and it seemed like it was poured in with a significant to medium amount of agitation to the liquid surface. At 2 week mark cold crashed for 2 days at about 38F. Immediately racked to keg after 2 days of cold crashing.
TASTING NOTES:
Tasting after 1st mash - strong wheat and sugar flavor, a little bit watery, mild chalkiness
Tasting after 2st mash - stronger wheat and especially stronger sugar flavor; still a bit watery, mild chalkiness
Tasting after boil - extremely bitter; a lot of harsh taste with regards to bitterness - hops very pronounced and just bitey in general. Sugar was hard to taste but still present. Salty and almost chalky. Definitely able to taste the aromatics from the coriander as well.
Tasting after 24hrs fermenting - much less bitter, very salty tasting, fair as far as sugar goes, definitely there but not overwhelming, and honestly a bit chalky tasting. Starting to taste a hint of sour/tart/acidity. Much "thicker" feeling, less watery and more full mouth feel. After 2 weeks taste was much more tart and smooth, with a good balance between salty, sweet, and tart. Very nuanced cherry flavor, really just popping with tartness.
FUTURE THINGS TO TRY:
-90 minute mash
-add 0.5lbs acidulated malt to mash
-lactic acid to lower pH
-adding epsom salt to supply magnesium
-no yeast nutrient
-add half lb of rice hulls to mash to prevent sticking |
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Roaring Table Pilsner (E)
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German Pils
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5.5 Gallons |
1.04 |
1.007 |
4.37 |
36.78 |
2.62 °L
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1.1K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.074 |
Efficiency: 68 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 1.0 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 3/12/2021 5:00 PM |
| Notes: |
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WITBIER Orange Oleo Saccharum
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Witbier
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12 Litres |
1.046 |
1.008 |
4.86 |
17.88 |
7.11 °L
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1.1K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 20 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.029 |
Efficiency: 68 |
Mash Thickness: 5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 17 ° C |
Priming Method: sucrose |
Priming Amount: 73.8 g |
Creation
Date: 5/2/2020 9:33 AM |
| Notes: |
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Spassmacher Kölsch
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Kölsch
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5.5 Gallons |
1.048 |
1.011 |
4.83 |
26.94 |
3.3 °L
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1.1K |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 8.34 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.032 |
Efficiency: 72 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
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: 1/18/2020 5:00 PM |
Notes: Batch size: 5 gallons (19 liters)
Brewhouse efficiency: 72%
OG: 1.047
FG: 1.009
IBUs: 21.3
ABV: 4.9%
MALT/GRAIN BILL:
8 lb (3.6 kg) Pilsner malt
1 lb (454 g) Carapils
HOPS SCHEDULE:
0.75 oz (21 g) Spalt [7.0% AA] at 60 minutes
1 oz (28 g) Tettnang [3.8%] at 15 minutes (more flavor, low aroma)
YEAST:
Wyeast 2565 Kölsch or White Labs WLP029 German Ale/Kölsch
Instructions:
Single-step infusion mash at 147°F (64°C). To avoid oversparging, use a thinner mash (around 3.75 gallons/14 liters of water) and adjust the sparge water accordingly.
Boil for 60 minutes, following the hops schedule.
Chill the wort to 65°F (18°C), pitch the yeast, and place the wort in a 60°F (15°C) fermentation chamber for 5–7 days. Raise the temperature to at 65°F (18°C) for 1 day for a diacetyl rest. Rack the beer and age at 35°F (2°C) for 21–30 days, then keg or bottle. |
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Raspberry Milkshake IPA
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Experimental Beer
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10 Litres |
1.055 |
1.021 |
4.54 |
18.77 |
3.24 °L
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1.1K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 15 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.029 |
Efficiency: 56 |
Mash Thickness: 3 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 19 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 9/4/2018 6:14 PM |
| Notes: |
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4Gs Blonde & Berry Blonde
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Blonde Ale
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12 Gallons |
1.039 |
1.007 |
4.25 |
35 |
4.04 °L
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1.1K |
4 |
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| Boil
Size: 13.4 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.035 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 1.4 |
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: 7/1/2018 4:37 PM |
| Notes: 1/2 of the batch will be dry hopped. 1/2 will be dosed when crashed with 3# pureed frozen berries from Costco. |
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Cara Red
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No Profile Selected |
6 Gallons |
1.046 |
1.01 |
4.61 |
73.27 |
11.82 °L
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1.1K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.037 |
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: 2/25/2018 7:55 PM |
| Notes: |
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Witbier #2 (with White Wheat)
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Witbier
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20 Litres |
1.046 |
1.011 |
4.71 |
11.35 |
3.23 °L
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1.1K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 25 Litres |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.037 |
Efficiency: 76 |
Mash Thickness: 2.8 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.75 |
Primary
Temp: 18 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 2/19/2018 10:22 PM |
| Notes: |
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Schwarzbier
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Schwarzbier
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5.5 Gallons |
1.052 |
1.014 |
4.89 |
32.87 |
27.04 °L
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1.1K |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 8.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.033 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.3 |
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: 1/25/2014 4:34 AM |
| Notes: |
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Boeing Smoke Apple Lager
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Fruit Beer
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6 Gallons |
1.053 |
1.016 |
4.78 |
22.83 |
12.95 °L
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1.1K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.042 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.5 |
Primary
Temp: 70 ° F |
Priming Method: dry malt |
Priming Amount: 1 1/2 cup |
Creation
Date: 10/28/2017 8:17 PM |
Notes: Zymurgy recommends a German lager yeast but I am going to brew with Safale T-58 a Saison style yeast to add the cloves and spicy flavors that should compliment the apples nicely.
Produce wort from malts. Boil 40 minutes then add smoked apples. Boil 10 minutes. Cool and ferment |
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Cascade Wet Hop Ale
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Blonde Ale
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1.9 Gallons |
1.06 |
1.028 |
4.13 |
51.15 |
8.62 °L
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1.1K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 1.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 15 |
Boil Gravity: 1.075 |
Efficiency: 62 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.75 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 8/30/2017 5:07 PM |
Notes: OG: 15 brix
FG: 10.2 brix
Wet hop flavor and aroma is not super pronounced but is there in a unique way. Probably try to up the wet hop additions next year. Flaked barley doesn't do much for head retention. It's hard to tell what it contributes to flavor. Beer has a nice malt character; not sure if that's just due to the MO or if the flaked barley contributes. |
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Easy Gose It
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Gose
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14 Litres |
11.646 |
2.742 |
4.75 |
8.14 |
3.75 °L
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1.1K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 20 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 8.2 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 3 |
Sugar
Scale: Plato |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.75 |
Primary
Temp: 20 ° C |
Priming Method: Speise |
Priming Amount: 1.5 |
Creation
Date: 2/20/2017 10:51 AM |
| Notes: |
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American Brown AG
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American Brown Ale
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2.5 Gallons |
1.048 |
1.013 |
4.62 |
43.95 |
27.55 °L
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1.1K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 4.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.027 |
Efficiency: 65 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.5 |
Primary
Temp: 64 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/20/2017 3:58 PM |
| Notes: |
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Citra Session IPA
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American Pale Ale
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5.5 Gallons |
1.046 |
1.009 |
4.81 |
74.92 |
7.83 °L
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1.1K |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 7 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.036 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 64 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/4/2017 12:27 AM |
| Notes: |
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Billy's Hair Of The Grain Hound Ale
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American Pale Ale
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5.5 Gallons |
1.052 |
1.017 |
4.74 |
30.71 |
7.13 °L
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1.1K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 6.8 Gallons |
Boil Time: 75 |
Boil Gravity: 1.042 |
Efficiency: 65 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.75 |
Primary
Temp: 70 ° F |
Priming Method: Gyle |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 11/6/2015 8:24 AM |
| Notes: |
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HOLLIDAY HARVEST ALE
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Vienna Lager
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21 Gallons |
1.048 |
1.012 |
4.76 |
22.77 |
11.34 °L
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1.1K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 25 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.041 |
Efficiency: 70 |
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: 8/22/2015 6:06 PM |
| Notes: |
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Tavaszi Parti Sör - Vörös
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Irish Red Ale
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12 Litres |
10.525 |
2.701 |
4.15 |
30.7 |
7.76 °L
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1.1K |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 12 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 10.5 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 4 |
Sugar
Scale: Plato |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 3/5/2015 1:22 PM |
| Notes: |
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Smeirlap!
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Saison
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8 Litres |
1.041 |
1.006 |
4.54 |
33.29 |
3.31 °L
|
1.1K |
0 |
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Author:
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Swebrewer
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| Boil
Size: 13 Litres |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.025 |
Efficiency: 78 |
Mash Thickness: 5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 22 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 2/22/2015 3:55 PM |
| Notes: Med Taras Boulba och XX bitter i åtanke vill jag göra en ganska besk och läskande belgare med låg alkoholhalt. Målet är en öl som funkar både till mat och på egen hand samtidigt som den har tillräckligt mycket beska och humlearom för att föra tankarna mot en session ipa. |
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