Oberon
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American Wheat Beer
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5 Gallons |
1.056 |
1.016 |
5.25 |
25.91 |
4.39 °L
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746 |
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: 72 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 6/23/2017 2:54 AM |
Notes: STARTER REQUIRED:
1L H20
DME Required:
3.6 oz, 102.7 g
Growth Rate:
1.4
Intial Cells Per Extract (B/g): 0.97
Ending Cell Count:
244 billion cells
Resulting Pitch Rate:
0.93M cells / mL / °P
Starter meets desired pitching rate!
MASH
Total H20 Needed 8.73
Mash H20 3.67 @ 167f
Sparge 5.06 @ 167f (split 2 gallons then 3)
6.3.-6.5gal into BOIL KETTLE
USE SAAZ IN FRIDGE FOR LAST HOP ADDITION, REGARDLESS OF QUANITY
DUMP TRUB AFTER BOIL WITH CATCH PAIL
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Strawberry Cream Ale
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Cream Ale
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1.75 Gallons |
1.047 |
1.009 |
4.99 |
18.53 |
4.94 °L
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746 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 2.25 Gallons |
Boil Time: 40 |
Boil Gravity: 1.037 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 2 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.75 |
Primary
Temp: 70 ° F |
Priming Method: sucrose |
Priming Amount: 1.3 oz |
Creation
Date: 1/22/2023 11:32 PM |
Notes: Hi, all!
I brewed this recipe on January 28th and it has been steadily fermenting since then. I gave a quick sniff of the airlock and got a Sulphur-like aroma. This is not surprising since it is still fermenting, and also considering that it was derived from a Belgian. I did a little bit of digging online and found some forum discussions on this subject. User jnick from "homebrew talk" contacted the owner of Omega about this and received this "Sundew can definitely kick off a ton of sulfur during fermentation (its parent strain, Belgian A, does the same thing). Give it a little more time and that should condition out. Everything else sounds on point. Let me know if you have any other questions".
I normally leave my homebrews to ferment for about 2.5 - 3 weeks before cold crashing or transferring to secondary. So, in the meantime I will wait for this to finish fermenting. Expect an update by the end of next week.
Best Regards!
- Dennis (02/06/23)
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Update!
Fermentation has almost finished, and the sulphury smell is no longer apparent. I will be waiting a couple more days before racking into a secondary along with a fining agent. I plan on bottling this in about a week.
Best Regards!
- Dennis (2/15/23)
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Update!
Bottled about 2 weeks ago, I'm going to let the bottles condition for another week before transferring to the refrigerator. I opened a bottle to check the carbonation and give it a quick taste. The strawberry characteristic is very subtle, really all of the flavors are subtle. I didn't take an OG or FG recording, so I don't know exactly where issues would have arisen. I have since procured some instruments that will help with recording these variables, so all future recipes posted to brewer's friend will have better data. I'll provide a final update after conditioning is finished.
Best Regards,
- Dennis Gifford (3/9/2023)
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Final Update!
Bottle conditioning has finished, and I pulled one out of the refrigerator last night to try. The first and most obvious thing I noticed was the very apparent Belgian-like character which is most likely due to the yeast strain being derived from a Belgian strain. Overall, the beer turned out okay, definitely not a cream ale (more like a strawberry Belgian ale). If I were to brew this again I would adjust the grain bill a little bit, use more strawberry puree, and a yeast like California ale from white labs. I definitely want to use Sundew for a different recipe in the future.
Best Regards,
-Dennis Gifford |
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9C Baltic Porter
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Baltic Porter
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5.5 Gallons |
1.058 |
1.015 |
5.63 |
24.2 |
29.88 °L
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746 |
1 |
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Boil
Size: 7.38 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.049 |
Efficiency: 60 |
Mash Thickness: 1.3 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.5 |
Primary
Temp: 62 ° F |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 5/16/2021 3:37 PM |
Notes: Use debittered dark malts
Aim for residual malt sweetness
Use cold fermentation (even if using ale yeasts) |
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Among Us Cousins
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American Lager
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5.5 Gallons |
1.044 |
1.007 |
4.9 |
8.54 |
3.81 °L
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746 |
1 |
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Boil
Size: 6.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.038 |
Efficiency: 70 |
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: 23.72 psi |
Creation
Date: 12/21/2020 1:24 AM |
Notes: |
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Cbc Bitter
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Best Bitter
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22 Litres |
1.045 |
1.012 |
4.41 |
47.2 |
6.52 °L
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746 |
1 |
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Boil
Size: 25 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.039 |
Efficiency: 75 |
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: 6/10/2020 5:19 PM |
Notes: |
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L&R Altbier 2018
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Altbier
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11 Gallons |
1.052 |
1.012 |
5.33 |
44 |
14.79 °L
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746 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 13 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.044 |
Efficiency: 77 |
Mash Thickness: 1.25 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.75 |
Primary
Temp: 62 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 11/5/2018 11:03 PM |
Notes: This will be batch #89 |
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ALPHA DOG By BrewDog
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Irish Red Ale
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20 Litres |
1.054 |
1.009 |
5.83 |
46.41 |
25.03 °L
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746 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 23 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.047 |
Efficiency: 72 |
Mash Thickness: 3 |
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: 8/18/2018 1:49 PM |
Notes: |
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Arno's - U Fleku Clone
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Czech Dark Lager
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17 Litres |
1.049 |
1.008 |
5.33 |
17.06 |
25.57 °L
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746 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 20 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.042 |
Efficiency: 87 |
Mash Thickness: 5.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 14 ° C |
Priming Method: sucrose |
Priming Amount: 112.8 g |
Creation
Date: 3/28/2018 10:33 AM |
Notes: Homemade cacao nibs(50gr c. nibs & 100ml alcohol) extract and also 50gr cacao nibs roasted at 150C added for two weeks. Bottled 10.02.2020 |
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Ayinger Doppelbock
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Doppelbock
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5.5 Gallons |
1.071 |
1.018 |
6.95 |
21.31 |
16.97 °L
|
746 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.052 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.75 |
Primary
Temp: 52 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 2/12/2018 3:55 AM |
Notes: |
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Aurora Hot Lager
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International Pale Lager
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50 Litres |
1.055 |
1.017 |
5.01 |
25.73 |
5.33 °L
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746 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 65 Litres |
Boil Time: 120 |
Boil Gravity: 1.043 |
Efficiency: 85 |
Mash Thickness: 3 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 16 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 8/7/2017 5:19 PM |
Notes: |
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Helles
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Munich Helles
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5.5 Gallons |
12.649 |
3.369 |
4.98 |
17.02 |
4.38 °L
|
746 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 9.4 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.25 |
Sugar
Scale: Plato |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 50 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/31/2016 9:17 PM |
Notes: |
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Wingin It
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Czech Dark Lager
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5 Gallons |
1.058 |
1.014 |
5.76 |
25.95 |
18.78 °L
|
746 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 6.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.044 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.5 |
Primary
Temp: 50 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 5/29/2017 3:25 PM |
Notes: |
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Kenyan Coffee Ale
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American Light Lager
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120 Litres |
1.056 |
1.014 |
5.48 |
0 |
3.96 °L
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746 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 140 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.048 |
Efficiency: 80 |
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: 4/14/2017 7:20 AM |
Notes: |
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1977
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Czech Premium Pale Lager
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10 Litres |
1.049 |
1.011 |
5.03 |
41.05 |
3.37 °L
|
746 |
3 |
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Boil
Size: 13.5 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.036 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 3 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.75 |
Primary
Temp: 10 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 2/2/2017 11:07 PM |
Notes: |
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Czech Pilsener
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Czech Premium Pale Lager
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55 Litres |
1.049 |
1.013 |
4.72 |
30.26 |
4.27 °L
|
746 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 62 Litres |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.043 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 3 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.5 |
Primary
Temp: 10 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/25/2017 5:43 PM |
Notes: |
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Castor Weiss
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Weissbier
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27 Litres |
1.046 |
1.011 |
4.51 |
9.48 |
5.91 °L
|
746 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 23 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.054 |
Efficiency: 60 |
Mash Thickness: 27 |
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: 8/17/2016 11:32 PM |
Notes: BIO4 SY055 HEFFEWEIZEN ALE |
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The Revelator
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Weizenbock
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4 Gallons |
1.077 |
1.02 |
7.43 |
16.87 |
18.99 °L
|
746 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 5.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.056 |
Efficiency: 72 |
Mash Thickness: 1.25 |
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: 8/14/2016 6:45 PM |
Notes: |
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Oktoberfest V
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Märzen
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5.5 Gallons |
1.053 |
1.011 |
5.46 |
31.93 |
8.44 °L
|
746 |
1 |
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Boil
Size: 8 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.036 |
Efficiency: 58 |
Mash Thickness: 1.25 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.5 |
Primary
Temp: 52 ° F |
Priming Method: Force |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 6/28/2016 12:03 AM |
Notes: Decreased efficiency due to no Sparge method |
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Ploughman Mild (TPP)
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Dark Mild
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23 Litres |
1.041 |
1.011 |
3.91 |
21.02 |
22.45 °L
|
746 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 27 Litres |
Boil Time: 75 |
Boil Gravity: 1.035 |
Efficiency: 80 |
Mash Thickness: 2.1 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 18 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 5/30/2016 3:46 PM |
Notes: |
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Wunderbaum Dunkel
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Munich Dunkel
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24 Litres |
1.05 |
1.011 |
5.18 |
31.59 |
15.7 °L
|
746 |
1 |
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Boil
Size: 31 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.039 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 2.9 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.5 |
Primary
Temp: 10 ° C |
Priming Method: sugar |
Priming Amount: 7g/l |
Creation
Date: 2/10/2016 4:40 PM |
Notes: |
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