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Hefes Dragons Flagon V5
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Imperial Stout
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6 Gallons |
1.095 |
1.019 |
9.94 |
37.11 |
50 °L
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957 |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 8 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.071 |
Efficiency: 67 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 60 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/23/2022 2:49 AM |
Notes: I set the efficiency down to 55 percent for a High Gravity brew but then considered using Reiterated Mashing. I split the grain in half, except for putting the Chocolate / Roasty grains in the second.
I've had the bourbon and chips started for 3 weeks. I added a little Fireball to up the cinnamon character - about 2 oz added when the devil's cut was consumed by the mocha chips - I also heated the mocha chips to make them more aromatic. Add the chips and all the bourbon after fermentation. BTW - Some suggest to toss the Bourbon that soaked the chips to reduce the tannins...if you do that, you will need more Bourbon to taste.
Last time I used Reiterated Mashing Techniques and it was a way more sedate brewday. This time I am using a 15 gallon kettle and a 33cm grain basket. I hope all the grain fits in that basket...if so, it'll cut the brewday in half, timewise. I can still put excess grains in a bag to finish the mash - doing so doubles the time to extract and will make me need hot water to sparge.
I am removing the DME (did not need it) and replacing it with Swaen Brown Supreme - 1lb...this should help with the body thinness and head retention and round this beer out further. Added 1 lb of rice hulls to help with circulation.
Ended up 67% efficiency. Didnt use the DME at all. Finished the brewday, Aerated with 2 minutes pure oxygen, used 1 tsp of yeast nutrient, 1 whirlfloc tablet. Get the bourbon and start preparing the wood chips 9/18/2023.
Larry used REDEMPTION Pre-Prohibition branded bourbon.
I am considering several, including
Wild Turkey 101 - Cheap but burny - might do well in a RIS.
Makers Mark 46 - Supposed to have a complex vanilla taste
Jefferson Reserve - Uh, breaks the bank but NICE
Buffalo Trace - Vanilla, Mint, Molasses
Bulleit KSB - Rye forward
Eijah Craig Small Batch 1789 - Vanilla, Nuts, Molasses, Sweet
Time to go get the bourbon (I chose EC 1789) and put 4 oz with my LD Carlson Mocha Oak chips so they can booze up until it is time to secondary.
Fermentation: Nothing much in first 8-10 hours, after that, I got a finger of Krausen and fermentation kicked into high gear...steady stream of CO2 in my blowoff vessel. Maintained for 5 days, then it slowed. Fearing a stall, I ramped the temp to 65 and later to 67. I get a burp of CO2 every 30-40 seconds now (Day 8) and I have a nice bed of sediment and clear dark beer. I ramped to 70 for 3-5 days to ensure complete attenuation and I will grab an F.G. sample at that time. Sample tested with hydrometer: F.G.: 1.021.
This is the fifth brew of this beer. I will use Nottingham since it's what I have on hand. My greatest issue is I don't want a yeast that will dry out the beer too much - Notty is badass and will ferment a truck if left in there long enough. Alcohol content is high enough to prevent that, I hope.
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Tatooine Imperial Stout
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Imperial Stout
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50 Gallons |
1.118 |
1.027 |
12 |
56.13 |
38.94 °L
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957 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 55 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.11 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
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: 5/31/2021 4:40 AM |
| Notes: decoction |
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Aberdeen Ale
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American Strong Ale
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5 Gallons |
1.098 |
1.019 |
10.38 |
46.3 |
7.3 °L
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957 |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.164 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.25 |
Primary
Temp: 65 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 10/8/2016 3:31 PM |
| Notes: |
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Darkest Days
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Baltic Porter
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6 Gallons |
1.106 |
1.03 |
10.01 |
36.38 |
35.02 °L
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957 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.085 |
Efficiency: 80 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 2.0 |
Primary
Temp: 54 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 10/28/2016 5:14 PM |
| Notes: |
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Choc Oatmeal Stout EXTRACT
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Oatmeal Stout
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3.5 Gallons |
1.076 |
1.012 |
8.4 |
27.48 |
46.76 °L
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957 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 4 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.066 |
Efficiency: 35 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 8/22/2019 7:26 PM |
| Notes: Steep grain for 20 mins at 150 |
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Rye IPA
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Specialty IPA: Rye IPA
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3 Gallons |
1.086 |
1.02 |
8.63 |
65.76 |
8.67 °L
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957 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 4 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.065 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 1.25 |
Primary
Temp: 66 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 3/5/2017 2:58 PM |
| Notes: |
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Double Merry
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Belgian Dark Strong Ale
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10.5 Gallons |
1.076 |
1.015 |
8.48 |
20.62 |
26.91 °L
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957 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 13.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 70 |
Boil Gravity: 1.059 |
Efficiency: 77 |
Mash Thickness: 1.3 |
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: 8/23/2015 3:07 AM |
| Notes: |
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ChillStout
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Russian Imperial Stout
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70 Litres |
1.092 |
1.02 |
9.39 |
57.81 |
42.82 °L
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957 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 85 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.076 |
Efficiency: 82 |
Mash Thickness: 2.72 |
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: 10/18/2017 10:50 AM |
| Notes: |
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Orange Elderflower Mead
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Dry Mead
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6.25 Gallons |
1.134 |
1.001 |
17.55 |
0 |
5.33 °L
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957 |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 6.25 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.134 |
Efficiency: 35 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 2.0 |
Primary
Temp: 66 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 9/15/2018 10:54 AM |
Notes: Prep:
Stepped up starter using DME for a high pitch rate.
Place Orange Peel in the pressure cooker with 1.5 gallons of water for one hour+ to increase extraction. Allow to cool and add pectic enzyme and rest overnight. On brew day dump it into pot with the peal.
Brew Day:
Heated honey to 110 so it flows better out of the container. Blend honey, first dose of yeast nutrient, tea, and water with drill. Aeration with drill for 2 minutes at high speed after mixed. Siphon and discard starter 'beer,' pitch resulting yeast slurry. Added 10-12 drops of Fermcap.
At 70% Projected FG second dose of yeast nutrient with gentle stir.
After 3 days at FG, rack to secondary. One week before the end of secondary add the Elderflower as a dry hop. |
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Sourdough Gose Exp. 1
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Gose
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2 Gallons |
1.036 |
1.005 |
4.01 |
0 |
2.7 °L
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956 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 2 Gallons |
Boil Time: N/A |
Boil Gravity: 1.036 |
Efficiency: 75 |
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: 7/27/2017 9:19 PM |
| Notes: |
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Summertime English Ale
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Best Bitter
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20.6 Litres |
1.046 |
1.013 |
4.37 |
30.77 |
7.64 °L
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956 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 23.5 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.04 |
Efficiency: 77 |
Mash Thickness: 2.7 |
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: 3/10/2023 5:50 PM |
Notes: Mashed high (69)
8.5 Gypsum & 9g Calcium Carbonate dihydrate
Bittering hop in loose
Final hop in sock
11/03 - 1.046
15/03 - 1.017 (tasted great at this gravity -something to aim for?)
18/03 - 1.017 |
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Saison
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Saison
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5.5 Gallons |
1.036 |
1.003 |
4.33 |
24.22 |
3.05 °L
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956 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 6.1 Gallons |
Boil Time: 15 |
Boil Gravity: 1.034 |
Efficiency: 78 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.0 |
Primary
Temp: 80.1 ° F |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: 12.25 psi |
Creation
Date: 3/13/2021 9:43 PM |
Notes: less flavorful than the original recipe
accidentally deleted the #3 addition.... stupid mobile version. Cant remember which grain was used.
Definitely should use some munich again next time. |
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Cascade Pale SMaSH
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American Pale Ale
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5 Gallons |
1.05 |
1.014 |
4.76 |
33.86 |
4.38 °L
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956 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 2.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.101 |
Efficiency: 35 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 65 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 11/6/2018 8:39 PM |
| Notes: |
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Koch By-Tor
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American Stout
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0.5 Gallons |
1.027 |
1.003 |
3.07 |
28.4 |
7.42 °L
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956 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 0.8 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.017 |
Efficiency: 72 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.0 |
Primary
Temp: 68 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/1/2018 4:26 PM |
| Notes: |
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Bunyan 3 English Country Beer
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Best Bitter
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20 Litres |
1.047 |
1.014 |
4.38 |
39.99 |
5.84 °L
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956 |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 15 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.063 |
Efficiency: 63 |
Mash Thickness: 3 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.25 |
Primary
Temp: 20 ° C |
Priming Method: dme |
Priming Amount: 80gm |
Creation
Date: 2/16/2017 12:47 PM |
Notes: Clone for Landlord, however I could not get the golden promise malt
Used also for whisky malt.
The brew was not malty/biscuity enough, so I plan some addition of amber malt, to compensate.
I will also increase marginally the hopping - bobek.
Landlord is a beer best served draught, so I will not prime bottles next time.
This beer was good but not great. Will try again. |
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Hefe #3
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Weissbier
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10 Litres |
1.046 |
1.015 |
4.09 |
11.16 |
4.23 °L
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956 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 13 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.035 |
Efficiency: 72 |
Mash Thickness: 3 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 20 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 12/29/2016 8:37 AM |
Notes: Pre BG: 1.035
OG: 1.046
Volume: 8.5 liter
04/01/2017
OG: 1.013
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Summerfest Pale Ale
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American Pale Ale
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6 Gallons |
1.046 |
1.011 |
4.7 |
33.96 |
7.99 °L
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956 |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 4 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.07 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Partial Mash |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 75 ° F |
Priming Method: dextrose |
Priming Amount: 1 cup |
Creation
Date: 7/15/2016 11:30 PM |
| Notes: |
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American Wheat
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American Wheat Beer
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45 Litres |
1.038 |
1.007 |
4.14 |
21.32 |
3.61 °L
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956 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 49.5 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.035 |
Efficiency: 52 |
Mash Thickness: 2.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.75 |
Primary
Temp: 16 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 3/29/2016 6:40 PM |
| Notes: |
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Blonde Ale #2
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Blonde Ale
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30 Litres |
1.048 |
1.012 |
4.71 |
24 |
4.63 °L
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956 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 38 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.038 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 3.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.75 |
Primary
Temp: 20 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 2/14/2016 1:26 PM |
| Notes: |
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Hop Forward Light Ale
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Blonde Ale
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5 Gallons |
1.047 |
1.013 |
4.44 |
19.15 |
3.96 °L
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956 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.078 |
Efficiency: 35 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 62 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 2/3/2016 6:17 PM |
| Notes: |
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