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Boil Size: 14 Litres

Boil Time: 90

Boil Gravity: 1.048

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: 6/2/2017 1:58 AM

Notes:

Author:

Wilder Drive Brewing Company

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

Author:

Blootster

Boil Size: 7 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.04

Efficiency: 69

Mash Thickness: 1.5

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 0.35

Primary Temp: N/A

Priming Method: BelgianCandySyrup

Priming Amount: 10 oz

Creation Date: 12/10/2021 3:46 AM

Notes:

Author:

Atomic Hops Brewing

Boil Size: 16.98 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.047

Efficiency: 70

Mash Thickness: N/A

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 0.5

Primary Temp: 55 ° F

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 2/8/2021 7:20 PM

Notes: Starter Size (L): 2.5 Ltrs.
DME Required: 12 oz, 340 grs.
Growth Rate: 1.4
Initial Cells Per Extract (B/g): 0.29
Ending Cell Count: 575 billion cells
Resulting Pitch Rate: 0.80M cells / mL / °P

Author:

radim.zvanovec@gmail.com

Boil Size: 28 Litres

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.044

Efficiency: 88

Mash Thickness: 1.5

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 0.35

Primary Temp: 20 ° C

Priming Method: dextrose

Priming Amount: 165.7 g

Creation Date: 4/9/2020 1:17 PM

Notes:

Author:

Boil Size: 28.5 Litres

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.04

Efficiency: 78

Mash Thickness: 3

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: 1/12/2019 3:20 PM

Notes:

Author:

DrSherlock

Boil Size: 11.75 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.045

Efficiency: 69

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: 4/18/2018 3:33 AM

Notes:

Author:

Kash

Boil Size: 128 Litres

Boil Time: 75

Boil Gravity: 1.048

Efficiency: 79

Mash Thickness: 3.9

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 0.5

Primary Temp: 20 ° C

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 3/20/2018 12:27 AM

Notes:

Author:

Singapour

Boil Size: 7.5 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.034

Efficiency: 35

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: 1/14/2018 9:21 AM

Notes: delirium oat rosemary pale ale: add .5 oz fresh rosemary dry herbing

Author:

Jay Thomas

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.

Author:

mtyp

Boil Size: 46 Litres

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.043

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: 8/23/2014 10:05 PM

Notes:

Author:

ДомBrew BRL

Boil Size: 30 Litres

Boil Time: 90

Boil Gravity: 1.041

Efficiency: 65

Mash Thickness: 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: 4/28/2017 1:56 PM

Notes:

Author:

haeffnkr

Boil Size: 14 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.042

Efficiency: 80

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: 2/24/2017 5:08 AM

Notes: Gypsum: 19

Epsom salt: 3

Table salt: 1

Calcium chloride: 4

4 ml lactic acid

Ca+2 Mg+2 Na+ Cl- SO4-2 HCO
Actual 94.0 5.0 6.7 43.2 200.6 0.000
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Author:

Samwhois75

Boil Size: 13 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.046

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: 9/28/2016 1:01 AM

Notes:

Author:

GrangeHill

Boil Size: 23 Litres

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.04

Efficiency: 75

Mash Thickness: 3

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 0.35

Primary Temp: 21 ° C

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 9/7/2016 11:10 AM

Notes:

Author:

Boil Size: 23 Litres

Boil Time: 80

Boil Gravity: 1.04

Efficiency: 65

Mash Thickness: 3.6

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: 12/19/2015 1:51 AM

Notes: FERMENTATION
Fermentation temperature at around 22 ºC 3-5 days

MATURING
2-3 days at room temperature, followed by 2-3 weeks in the refrigerator at 10 °C

Author:

Dave P

Boil Size: 10 Litres

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.219

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: 11/15/2015 5:47 AM

Notes:

Author:

duncans

Boil Size: 10 Litres

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.042

Efficiency: 70

Mash Thickness: 3

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 0.75

Primary Temp: 21 ° C

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 10/3/2015 10:08 AM

Notes:

Author:

Boil Size: 3 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.076

Efficiency: 75

Mash Thickness: N/A

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: Partial Mash

Pitch Rate: 0.35

Primary Temp: 68 ° F

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 1/17/2015 9:31 PM

Notes:

Author:

aelath

Boil Size: 13 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.04

Efficiency: 77

Mash Thickness: 1

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 0.35

Primary Temp: 70 ° F

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 9/5/2014 1:41 PM

Notes: This beer has a bit of citrus aroma and a tangy flavor, so I added "grapefruit" to the name. My GF wife loves this beer, and has even asked me to make since I moved on to Gluten-removed beers instead. I took a version of this to a charity competition in Orlando FL in October 2014 and it won 3rd place overall. A bit of recipe inspiration here: http://www.glutenfreehomebrewing.org/showrecipe.php?recipeid=102

The chestnut chips make this beer rather difficult because they need to be mashed for 24 hours. Not much sugar comes from the chestnuts, but the flavor is fantastic. I used to get my chestnuts from Trails End Chestnuts (http://chestnuttrails.com) but it looks like they may have closed down.

Start by heating 5 gallons of water up to 205F, then running off into the mash tun with 5lbs of chestnut chips. Works best if you put a nylon mesh bag in the pot so you can easily remove the chips when you are done (think BIAB). Stir occasionally. Let cool to ~155F, then added 2.5 tsp each of Amylase Enzyme and Pectic Enzyme. Let the chips soak for 24hrs trying to keep the temperature between 140F-150F.

Once your 24hrs are up, strain the chestnuts out and start your mash.