Wookiee Heavy
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Wee Heavy
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5.75 Gallons |
1.1 |
1.027 |
9.55 |
32.72 |
18.54 °L
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951 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 8.25 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.07 |
Efficiency: 61 |
Mash Thickness: 1.35 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 65 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 9/19/2018 10:35 PM |
Notes: - Homebrew store ran out of UK pale so had to substitute some Maris Otter
- Brewed on 10/6/18
- Expecting mash efficiency of 70% (vs. typical ~75%-79% for smaller beers) which implies a pre boil gravity of 1.078
- Add brewing salts and lactic acid to the strike water prior to doughing-in
- Initial PH was X.X vs. 5.37 expected. **Tested PH meter and need to recalibrate. Can't rely on reading which I believe was showing too high.
- Mash temp fluctuated a bit but was able to settle it at ~154F
- Hit 17.9 plato pre boil gravity which converts to 1.074 vs. 1.078 target so 66% mash efficiency vs. 70% expected. **For big beers going forward I should not expect better than 66-67% mash efficiency.
- Original gravity reading was 23.6 plato which converts to 1.099
- After boil had ~6.25 gallons in the kettle and ~5.75 gallons made it into the fermenter
- Pitched 2 smack packs of wyeast 1728; started fermentation at 64F and held here.
- Packaged on 10/17/18 and final gravity reading was 1.027 so attenuation was 73% vs. 71% expected.
- This beer scored a 40 and got second place in it's category in the Square Kegs Winterbrew 2019 competition |
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Fall Spice Belgian Quad
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Belgian Dark Strong Ale
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12 Gallons |
1.095 |
1.013 |
10.71 |
38.5 |
18.84 °L
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951 |
1 |
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Boil
Size: 14.25 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.08 |
Efficiency: 68 |
Mash Thickness: 1.3 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.25 |
Primary
Temp: 85 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 10/5/2024 5:02 PM |
Notes: The source for the grain and hop bill comes from Dan's Belgian Quad as noted above. However, there are several deviations both from the standard Belgian styles and the baseline recipe, including the use of cane sugar over dextrose and darker candi sugar as adjuncts. The biggest modifications, however, come from the use of Lutra yeast and the warming spices. Lutra was used for rapid take-off to reduce infection risk from primary spices.
Grains were mashed at 150 for 2.25 hours, dropping to 142 over that period by cold water additions and removal of mash tun lids.
Adjuncts (brown sugar, cane sugar, candi syrup) were added at the start of boil after protein break. Hop additions are noted in recipe, immersion chiller added at 15 minutes, boil spice additions added at 5 minutes. Immersion chilled to just under 100 degrees.
Yeast was pitched at 96 degrees F and fermented in a controlled temperature room at 85 degrees for six days, then reduced to 72 degrees F for 2 days. Actual OG was 1.094, and actual FG was 1.008. 11.3%ABV.
The beer was fermented in two separate 8 gallon Anvil stainless steel fermenters, each receiving one packet of Lutra pitched dry. A cheesecloth sachet was fashioned to contain half each of the primary spices noted in the recipe. Total time in primary was 8 days, FG holding firm at 1.008 for two days prior to packaging.
5 gallons were kegged (2x2.5 gallons) and force carbonated, 5 gallons are barrel-aging in a medium toast/medium char American white oak Bad Motivator whiskey barrel. After a few weeks, the barrel-aged beer will be bottle conditioned with Lallemand CBC-1.
The kegged beer is absolutely incredible. Wildly complex and the flavors evolve over the course of several sips. Excited to try the barrel-aged in a month or two.
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Pinthouse Pizza- Fog Runner
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No Profile Selected |
5.5 Gallons |
1.082 |
1.02 |
8.23 |
9.09 |
5.86 °L
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951 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 7 Gallons |
Boil Time: 75 |
Boil Gravity: 1.065 |
Efficiency: 80 |
Mash Thickness: 1.25 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 65 ° F |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/14/2022 12:32 PM |
Notes: Mill the grains and mash at 149°F (65°C). After mash in, immediately begin vorlauf for 15 minutes or until conversion has occurred, then run off into the kettle. Sparge the grains at 168°F (76°C) and top up as necessary to obtain 5.5 gallons (23 liters) of wort—or more, depending on your evaporation rate. Boil for 75 minutes, following the hops schedule. After the boil, add cold water to achieve 175°F (79°C) and desired knockout volume before adding the whirlpool hops. Chill the wort to slightly below fermentation temperature, about 65°F (18°C). Aerate the wort, pitch the yeast, and allow the temperature to rise to 70°F (21°C). Ferment the first day at 70°F (21°C). On the second day, let the temperature free rise to 73°F (23°C) and dry hop. Drop the temperature to 33°F (0.5°C) after fermentation is complete, around Day 9 or 10. Condition at 33°F (0.5°C) for 6–8 days, carb to 2.5 volumes, and package. |
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Dirty Imperialist
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American Brown Ale
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245 Gallons |
1.088 |
1.016 |
9.51 |
37.54 |
29.06 °L
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951 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 243 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.089 |
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: 11/13/2019 11:55 PM |
Notes: |
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Elemental, Watson - English Barleywine
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English Barleywine
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20 Litres |
1.106 |
1.025 |
10.67 |
42.21 |
17.82 °L
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951 |
2 |
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Boil
Size: 23 Litres |
Boil Time: 75 |
Boil Gravity: 1.092 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 2.8 |
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: 10/13/2019 3:41 AM |
Notes: |
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Homegrown IPA 2015
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American IPA
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5 Gallons |
1.076 |
1.013 |
8.27 |
91.98 |
15.23 °L
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951 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.05 |
Efficiency: 62 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.5 |
Primary
Temp: 68 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 10/17/2015 9:20 PM |
Notes: |
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TEN FIDY
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Imperial Stout
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5.2 Gallons |
1.102 |
1.021 |
10.63 |
84.26 |
50 °L
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951 |
0 |
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Author:
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Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.071 |
Efficiency: 65 |
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: 7/19/2017 9:58 PM |
Notes: http://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=321584 |
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Wee Heavy
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Strong Scotch Ale
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5 Gallons |
1.092 |
1.025 |
8.69 |
30.79 |
19.28 °L
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951 |
1 |
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Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.061 |
Efficiency: 65 |
Mash Thickness: 1.33 |
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: 10/7/2016 1:44 AM |
Notes: |
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Roundtable IPA
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American IPA
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22 Gallons |
1.069 |
1.009 |
7.79 |
92.85 |
6.07 °L
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951 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 26 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.058 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 1.25 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.75 |
Primary
Temp: 68 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 3/26/2016 3:44 AM |
Notes: |
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Franconia Rauchbier
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Classic Rauchbier
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5.5 Gallons |
1.052 |
1.017 |
4.6 |
26.75 |
6.25 °L
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950 |
1 |
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Boil
Size: 3.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.082 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: Partial Mash |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 52 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 7/14/2017 9:36 AM |
Notes: |
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HxH Template
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American Amber Ale
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3 Gallons |
1.029 |
1.004 |
3.29 |
8.78 |
2.8 °L
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950 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 2 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.044 |
Efficiency: 35 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 74 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 10/13/2017 8:57 PM |
Notes: |
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Peanut Butter Milk Stout (reddit)
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American Stout
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3 Gallons |
1.06 |
1.023 |
4.84 |
0 |
40.86 °L
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950 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.036 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 65 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 3/25/2018 8:00 PM |
Notes: |
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Munich Munchkin
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Trappist Single
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5.5 Gallons |
1.036 |
1.011 |
3.32 |
19.3 |
3.47 °L
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950 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 7 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.028 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.4 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.75 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 4/10/2017 5:22 PM |
Notes: |
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Kölsh
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Kölsch
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28 Litres |
1.045 |
1.01 |
4.61 |
28.66 |
3.53 °L
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950 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 33 Litres |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.04 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 3 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 16 ° C |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: 0.2 bar |
Creation
Date: 4/17/2019 10:47 PM |
Notes: |
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JWS IPA Special Series 003
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American IPA
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5.5 Gallons |
1.04 |
1.007 |
4.35 |
95.23 |
6.69 °L
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950 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 4 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.055 |
Efficiency: 59 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: corn sugar |
Priming Amount: 5 oz. |
Creation
Date: 7/23/2016 11:25 PM |
Notes: |
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Low Speed Chase
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Specialty IPA: New England IPA
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23.9 Litres |
1.043 |
1.008 |
4.55 |
29.91 |
4.1 °L
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950 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 24.9 Litres |
Boil Time: 30 |
Boil Gravity: 1.041 |
Efficiency: 72 |
Mash Thickness: 3.65 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.75 |
Primary
Temp: 39 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 3/4/2020 4:01 AM |
Notes: |
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Mexican Lager (Half BBL)
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International Pale Lager
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18 Gallons |
1.047 |
1.012 |
4.57 |
19.33 |
3.97 °L
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950 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 19 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.044 |
Efficiency: 80 |
Mash Thickness: 1.35 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.5 |
Primary
Temp: 52 ° F |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 3/23/2020 11:39 PM |
Notes: This beer was delicious! I was a bit disappointed during the lagering phase. The lime I was hoping to get from the motueka hops didn't come through at all until about 3 weeks. At 3 weeks of lagering, it really started to come through and all the flavors were melding really well. Nice bready backbone with the hint of lime from the hops. Dry hop could be increased a little bit but I wouldn't go crazy. Maybe up it to 2.5oz in the DH...
Update 05/10/2021
Brewed this again. As it was previously, this was a hit with our Howler club. Increased the dry hop to 2.5oz and it worked perfectly. Great, subtle lime flavor/aroma from the Motueka. This was definitely more clear than the last one as well. This will be one of our regular rotations for sure! |
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NZ Lager
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International Pale Lager
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22 Litres |
1.043 |
1.007 |
4.72 |
20.08 |
3.54 °L
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950 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 25 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.038 |
Efficiency: 65 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 1.0 |
Primary
Temp: 12 ° C |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 4/5/2020 9:28 PM |
Notes: Measured OG - 1.041
Measured FG - 1.001
ABV - 5.25%
Used 2 jugs of water to wash grains at end of mash.
1L Yeast Starter.
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Scottish Heavy
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Scottish Heavy
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19 Litres |
1.04 |
1.009 |
4.04 |
20.52 |
14.99 °L
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950 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 23 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.036 |
Efficiency: 80 |
Mash Thickness: 4.5 |
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: 6/30/2020 9:37 AM |
Notes: |
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Winter's Fringe
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American Stout
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3 Gallons |
1.046 |
1.01 |
4.63 |
76.59 |
45.49 °L
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950 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.027 |
Efficiency: 35 |
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: 11/19/2015 11:18 AM |
Notes: |
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