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The Devil’s Acquaintance
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Belgian Golden Strong Ale
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18.75 Litres |
1.085 |
1.021 |
8.45 |
11.98 |
5.44 °L
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989 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.5 Litres |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.213 |
Efficiency: 35 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 1.0 |
Primary
Temp: 22 ° C |
Priming Method: Dextrose |
Priming Amount: 130.7g |
Creation
Date: 1/8/2017 12:11 AM |
Notes: BREWING PROCESS
Multi-step mash method:
The mashing and fermentation schedule of this beer is more complex than most beers. If you cannot follow the schedule exactly, relax, don’t worry, have a homebrew! I’ll try to offer some alternatives to simplify the process.
Mash-in to reach a beginning mash temperature of 55'C (protein rest) & hold for 20 minutes. Ramp or raise the temperature of the mash to 63.3'C (saccharification rest) and hold for 60 minutes. Finally, ramp or raise the temperature to 75.6'C (mash-out) and hold for 15 minutes. Lauter and sparge to collect enough pre-boil volume to allow for a 90 minute boil. Proceed with the 90 minute boil, adding the Simplicity candi syrup in the last 15 minutes of the boil.
A simpler mash method:
Mash at 63.3'C for 90 minutes. This will allow for a fermentable wort that will still make a great Belgian golden strong. However, the head retention and clarity will not be quite what it would be with a multi-rest mash. Lauter and sparge to collect enough pre-boil volume to allow for a 90 minute boil. Proceed with the 90 minute boil, adding the Simplicity candi syrup in the last 15 minutes of the boil.
Chill to 17.8'C, pitch yeast, and allow to raise to 27.8'C over the course of 5 days. If unable to raise this high, raise as high as possible.
Ferment at 27.8'C for 2 weeks. Then cold crash and lager at 0'C for 3 weeks before bottling in Belgian bottles or kegging.
As I said, this recipe calls for a lot of advanced techniques. If you are unable to follow them exactly, keep calm and brew on! You will still be able to make a fabulous beer by following standard brewing procedures.
Extract Version: Replace 5 kg of the the pilsner malt with 3 kg of light dry malt extract. Steep the remaining 0.5 kg of Belgian pilsner malt at 65.5-68.3'C for 30 minutes using a muslin grain bag. Begin with enough volume to allow for a 90 minute boil. Allow the rinsed grain bag to drain for 15 to 20 minutes. Turn off the flame and dissolve the extract thoroughly. Turn the flame back on, bring to a boil and proceed as normal with the 90 minute boil, following the hop schedule and adding the Simplicity candi syrup in the last 15 minutes of the boil. Chill to 17.8'C and follow fermentation schedule as closely as possible. |
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Ginger Peach Saison 2022
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Saison
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5.5 Gallons |
1.076 |
1.021 |
7.25 |
32.71 |
4.99 °L
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989 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.057 |
Efficiency: 70 |
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: 3/20/2022 12:06 PM |
| Notes: Intention: A medium to full bodied beer with spicy hop aroma and dry finish. Notes of ginger and peach are overtly present, but neither is overpowering. |
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Swing The Axe
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Imperial Stout
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21 Litres |
1.094 |
1.021 |
9.7 |
24.73 |
50 °L
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989 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 25 Litres |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.079 |
Efficiency: 67 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
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: 4/24/2021 3:52 PM |
Notes: Substituted dark crystal 80L for crystal 225 EBC
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Eng
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English IPA
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1 Gallons |
1.07 |
1.017 |
6.89 |
54.46 |
13.46 °L
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989 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.061 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 78 ° F |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: 22.61 psi |
Creation
Date: 7/10/2020 3:58 AM |
| Notes: |
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Dark As Night Black Wheat Beer
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Dark American Lager
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5.5 Gallons |
1.071 |
1.013 |
7.6 |
24.86 |
50 °L
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989 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.061 |
Efficiency: 85 |
Mash Thickness: 1.25 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: 14.89 psi |
Creation
Date: 3/15/2020 10:08 PM |
| Notes: |
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Dark Winter - Dark Saison
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Belgian Specialty Ale
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5 Gallons |
1.063 |
1.005 |
7.67 |
47.92 |
34.11 °L
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989 |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 6 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.053 |
Efficiency: 60 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 75 ° F |
Priming Method: Bottles, table sugar |
Priming Amount: 4.2oz |
Creation
Date: 9/3/2018 9:57 PM |
| Notes: |
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Empire Builder Imperial Cream Ale
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Cream Ale
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5.5 Gallons |
1.069 |
1.012 |
7.59 |
35.45 |
3.43 °L
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989 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 8.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.045 |
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: 7/22/2018 2:46 PM |
| Notes: |
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Eve Of Darkness - 3rd Strong Ale - March 14, 2020
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American Strong Ale
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5.5 Gallons |
1.084 |
1.02 |
8.41 |
87.21 |
22.31 °L
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989 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 6.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.071 |
Efficiency: 65 |
Mash Thickness: 1.25 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 64 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 3/23/2018 2:37 AM |
Notes: added some wort to primary, then sprinkled 2 packs yeast, then continued to rack the rest of the wort on it. Bubbling away 13 hours later.
A little sweet out of fermenter. Maybe cut the Special B and biscuit next time. See what happens after bottle conditioning. |
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Westvleteren 12 - The Pious Traditional Clone
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Belgian Dark Strong Ale
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20 Litres |
1.091 |
1.017 |
9.69 |
39.39 |
29.19 °L
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989 |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 23 Litres |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.079 |
Efficiency: 60 |
Mash Thickness: 3.13 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.0 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 3/13/2018 6:55 PM |
| Notes: |
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Red IPA
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Specialty IPA: Red IPA
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6 Gallons |
1.069 |
1.016 |
6.87 |
72.1 |
17.54 °L
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989 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.055 |
Efficiency: 78 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.5 |
Primary
Temp: 60 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/31/2018 7:09 PM |
Notes: Use 2 packs of 1056.
Step Mash.
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Refur IPA V1
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American IPA
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20 Litres |
1.064 |
1.013 |
6.74 |
66.98 |
7.47 °L
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989 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 26 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.049 |
Efficiency: 70 |
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: 6/1/2015 12:14 AM |
| Notes: Attempt to make something similar to Úlfur IPA from Borg brewery (Iceland). Yielded some great IPA, probably my best so far. However, it was darker than Úlfur and could use some more Amarillo hops near end of boil. |
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Seafarer
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American IPA
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5.5 Gallons |
1.083 |
1.019 |
8.43 |
66.1 |
8.71 °L
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989 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.061 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 68 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 8/26/2016 4:37 AM |
| Notes: |
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Yogi Bulge
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Specialty IPA: Belgian IPA
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5 Gallons |
1.077 |
1.02 |
7.47 |
71.64 |
5.71 °L
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989 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.055 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.0 |
Primary
Temp: 70 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 6/24/2016 10:39 PM |
| Notes: |
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American Strong Ale El Dorado/Galaxy
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American Strong Ale
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31 Litres |
1.07 |
1.013 |
7.46 |
106.63 |
14.81 °L
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989 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 37 Litres |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.059 |
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: 5/15/2016 3:56 PM |
| Notes: Yellow cap |
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Citrillo The Younger
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Double IPA
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5.4 Gallons |
1.075 |
1.014 |
8.04 |
80.86 |
8.48 °L
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989 |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.054 |
Efficiency: 68 |
Mash Thickness: 1.25 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 68 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 5/9/2016 7:41 PM |
| Notes: 60 minute boil hops added as first wort hops. Dry hops added to primary fermentation after vigorous fermentation ends. Trub falls out of suspension with yeast. ready for keg bottle after 7-10 days in secondary. |
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Jack The RIPA
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Specialty IPA: Black IPA
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21 Litres |
1.072 |
1.012 |
7.91 |
117.38 |
31.65 °L
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989 |
2 |
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| Boil
Size: 28 Litres |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.054 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 3.1 |
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: 4/22/2016 6:44 AM |
| Notes: |
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A Rose Tinted Ale (Sour Flour?)
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American Light Lager
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5 Gallons |
1.072 |
1.016 |
7.33 |
30.58 |
7.07 °L
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989 |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.048 |
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: 4/13/2016 8:41 PM |
| Notes: |
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Epiphbot
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American IPA
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5.5 Gallons |
1.07 |
1.008 |
8.06 |
80.88 |
6.17 °L
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989 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 8.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.041 |
Efficiency: 68 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 68 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/12/2016 7:59 PM |
| Notes: Sub galaxy if can't find Ella/Stella |
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Double Brown Cascade DIPA
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Specialty IPA: Brown IPA
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5.5 Gallons |
1.07 |
1.014 |
7.42 |
42.01 |
16.91 °L
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989 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.129 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 1.0 |
Primary
Temp: 64 ° F |
Priming Method: Table Sugar |
Priming Amount: 4.4 oz |
Creation
Date: 1/2/2016 3:44 PM |
| Notes: This recipe was created to use up some ingredients I had, particularly the remaining homegrown Cascade hops from last year's harvest. Also added some grains to get the brown color I wanted, at the upper end of the style range for Brown IPA. |
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Simtra IPA
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American IPA
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5.5 Gallons |
1.073 |
1.02 |
6.97 |
83.79 |
8.12 °L
|
989 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.08 |
Efficiency: 35 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 70 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 7/27/2015 12:40 AM |
| Notes: |
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