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John's Dry Irish Stout
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Dry Stout
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11 Gallons |
1.043 |
1.01 |
4.28 |
33.52 |
36.49 °L
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864 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 9.25 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.051 |
Efficiency: 65 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.0 |
Primary
Temp: 66 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 10/18/2017 3:47 PM |
Notes: 4 packs Wyeast 1084 Irish Ale liquid yeast (or an appropriate starter*)
Add 500mg potassium metabisulphite to 20 gallons water to remove chlorine/chloramine (as required).
Water treated with brewing salts to: Ca=51, Mg=10, Na=16, Cl=71, S04=71
(Keeping the Cl:S04 ratio even for a balance between malt and bitterness, hitting the minimums on Ca and Mg).
Grind the roasted barley fine (I use a setting of 10) and add it after the 90 minute mash rest is complete. This avoids lowering the mash pH too far and reduces the chance of astringency which can occur from over-steeping highly roasted grains. Once the 90 minute mash is over, stop the mash pump, add the roasted barley, and give it a good stir to mix it into the existing grain bed. You need to stir well as otherwise the fine layer of powdery roasted barley on top may stop the flow. Start the mash pump again and continue with your mashout. The wort will be cloudy again but it will clear as the grain bed rises to mashout temperature over 20-30 minutes.
Try and use the recommended White Labs WLP-004 or Wyeast 1084 Irish Ale yeasts. While something like Fermentis Safale US-05 (American Ale / Chico) yeast can be substituted and works well, it's just not the same as it's a bit too clean fermenting and lacks some of the complexity.
Serve this beer with fairly low carbonation (the lower the better in my humble opinion, or even better, as a cask ale). If you have the means to serve it through a beer engine with no extra carbonation at all other than residuals left over from fermentation, do it! I think you'll really enjoy the difference. I serve mine on a stout faucet pushed by 30/70 C02/Nitrogen blend to get a nice creamy head and close to flat beer, exactly how Guinness is served on tap. One cheap and inexpensive way to (sort of) mimic this is to use a syringe. Pour the beer as you would normally and then suck up a syringe full and force it back into the beer, hard. Repeat 2-3 times and you'll knock most of the C02 out of solution leaving a nearly flat beer with a creamy head. Over carbonation destroys a lot of the subtleties of this beer. Don't over carbonate!
add 88% lactic acid to the beer after fermentation is done, before kegging. This is said to be what Guinness does today because it's cheaper, easier, and more efficient than relying on bacteria. All is takes is around 3-4 ml per 5 gallon keg. Go sparingly adding 0.5 ml at a time until the taste is to your liking. You can also use this method to do a trial run to see if you like the results: Once the beer is kegged and on tap, add 1-2 drops with an eye dropper to a 16 oz glass of beer and see what you think. 1 drop per 16 oz is equivalent to 2 ml in 5 gallons. Careful not to overdo it! |
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How Now Brown Cow
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London Brown Ale
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5.5 Gallons |
1.042 |
1.014 |
3.6 |
15.61 |
23.37 °L
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864 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 6.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.035 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 2 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 68 ° F |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: 10.65 psi |
Creation
Date: 9/16/2023 8:02 PM |
| Notes: |
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Pilmunimel
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German Pils
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5.5 Gallons |
1.04 |
1.007 |
4.33 |
13.01 |
4.71 °L
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864 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 6.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.034 |
Efficiency: 65 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 1.5 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 12/4/2021 12:03 PM |
| Notes: |
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SB42-1: Plum Porter
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Brown Porter
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5.5 Gallons |
1.048 |
1.013 |
4.5 |
29.03 |
21.91 °L
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864 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.037 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 12/6/2020 4:05 PM |
| Notes: |
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Nanny State
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Experimental Beer
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8.5 Litres |
1.007 |
1.002 |
0.67 |
48 |
12.96 °L
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864 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 10.4 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.006 |
Efficiency: 60 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.75 |
Primary
Temp: 20 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 6/6/2020 4:30 PM |
| Notes: |
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German Lager Mk4
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Vienna Lager
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22.5 Litres |
1.04 |
1.009 |
4.09 |
28.55 |
3.59 °L
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864 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 25.75 Litres |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.035 |
Efficiency: 66 |
Mash Thickness: 2.7 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.5 |
Primary
Temp: 12 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 3/9/2020 9:04 PM |
Notes: 06/04- 10 Brix 1.040
29/06 - 5.2 1.009
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Spalt Select Pils
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German Pils
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5.5 Gallons |
1.043 |
1.008 |
4.58 |
40.11 |
5.34 °L
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864 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 6.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.036 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 2.95 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.5 |
Primary
Temp: 64 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 5/31/2019 1:30 PM |
| Notes: |
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Andrimne Bitter
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Ordinary Bitter
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61 Litres |
1.04 |
1.013 |
3.64 |
31.08 |
10.35 °L
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864 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 67.5 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.036 |
Efficiency: 82 |
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: 5/30/2019 7:18 AM |
| Notes: |
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Grodziskie
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Piwo Grodziskie
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5.5 Gallons |
1.041 |
1.01 |
4.13 |
25.13 |
3.1 °L
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864 |
2 |
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Author:
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Minimalixt
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| Boil
Size: 7 Gallons |
Boil Time: 75 |
Boil Gravity: 1.036 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.5 |
Primary
Temp: 60 ° F |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 12/3/2018 7:28 PM |
| Notes: |
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W.T. Fuggles
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American Light Lager
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5.5 Gallons |
1.034 |
1.005 |
3.86 |
9.71 |
2.38 °L
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864 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.025 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 48 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 12/28/2017 4:57 PM |
| Notes: |
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Summer Sesh (Raw / HAZE)
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No Profile Selected |
32 Litres |
1.023 |
1.008 |
2.06 |
13.64 |
2.49 °L
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864 |
0 |
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Author:
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ghohn
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| Boil
Size: 32 Litres |
Boil Time: N/A |
Boil Gravity: 1.023 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 3.65 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.5 |
Primary
Temp: 18 ° C |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 9/20/2013 3:06 AM |
| Notes: |
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Midnight Ryed
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Irish Stout
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5.5 Gallons |
1.041 |
1.008 |
4.37 |
33.14 |
36.15 °L
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864 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.032 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.4 |
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: 1/12/2017 6:03 AM |
| Notes: |
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Spite Row Jester Single Hop BPA
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Blonde Ale
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21 Litres |
10.027 |
2.123 |
4.18 |
22.91 |
5.62 °L
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864 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 28.5 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 7.5 |
Efficiency: 80 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Plato |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 16 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 7/18/2016 7:18 AM |
| Notes: |
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Terrified Pale
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Special/Best/Premium Bitter
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23 Litres |
1.044 |
1.01 |
4.44 |
27.81 |
15.8 °L
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864 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 28.5 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.035 |
Efficiency: 65 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 18 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 4/24/2016 10:50 AM |
| Notes: |
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Bitter Au Seigle
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Best Bitter
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23 Litres |
1.042 |
1.011 |
4 |
44.46 |
10.58 °L
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864 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 26 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.037 |
Efficiency: 72 |
Mash Thickness: 2.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.5 |
Primary
Temp: 23 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 4/15/2016 1:34 AM |
| Notes: |
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Summer Orange Whit Wit
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Belgian Pale Ale
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5.5 Gallons |
1.039 |
1.01 |
3.81 |
0 |
6.88 °L
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864 |
0 |
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Author:
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ole german
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| Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.072 |
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: 4/27/2015 5:34 PM |
| Notes: |
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Bitter
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Special/Best/Premium Bitter
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25 Litres |
1.047 |
1.015 |
4.21 |
28.21 |
11.66 °L
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864 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 30 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.039 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.75 |
Primary
Temp: 20 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 4/21/2015 9:25 PM |
Notes: benytt ca 60 prosent priming sugar ved bottling. rundt 60 gram ved 25 liter.
en bitter skal være mindre karbonert enn en apa. den skal også serveres rundt ca kjellertemp.
skal ha residual sweetness for body ved lav abv. dette kan oppnås ved hjelp av enten høy mash temp eller ved hjelp av lav attenuation. skal være under 75 prosent.
1.6 liter starter på 1.036 og gir ca nok gjær om man har en gjær som er ca 20 dager gammel. |
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Bitter1
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Standard/Ordinary Bitter
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5.5 Gallons |
1.036 |
1.011 |
3.31 |
29.23 |
6.66 °L
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864 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.026 |
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: 2/9/2015 1:39 AM |
| Notes: |
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Hoppin Honey
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Imperial IPA
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5.5 Gallons |
1.043 |
1.011 |
4.25 |
148.53 |
11.65 °L
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864 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 6.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: N/A |
Efficiency: 75 |
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: 9/26/2013 4:11 AM |
| Notes: honey malt mellowed hop bitterness, a good ale to drink I thought, my beer guzzling friends also agree. |
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Welcome Back Brown
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Southern English Brown
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5 Gallons |
1.044 |
1.011 |
4.29 |
44.18 |
14.66 °L
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864 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: N/A |
Efficiency: 75 |
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: 2/24/2011 2:18 AM |
| Notes: |
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