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Wiener Galaxie
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American IPA
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13 Litres |
16.2 |
2.9 |
7.25 |
88.81 |
7.66 °L
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514 |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 20.1 Litres |
Boil Time: 85 |
Boil Gravity: 10.7 |
Efficiency: 63 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Plato |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 22 ° C |
Priming Method: dextrose |
Priming Amount: 41.8 g |
Creation
Date: 7/28/2020 11:21 AM |
Notes: BIAB method for Bielmeier B411100 27l
Efficiency 63 %
Total Water: 21l.
18l to mash
3l to sparge
Ferment at 22 c˚
Dry hops for 5 days at 22 c˚ at the end of fermentation
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Oud Bruin/Flanders Brown Ale (Jamil's)
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Oud Bruin
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1 Gallons |
1.071 |
1.013 |
7.65 |
14.71 |
24.26 °L
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514 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 1.4 Gallons |
Boil Time: 30 |
Boil Gravity: 1.051 |
Efficiency: 60 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 68 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 9/13/2025 3:49 AM |
Notes:
FLANDERS BROWN ALE/OUD BRUIN
A malty, fruity brown ale with touches of sourness and age. This is an advanced style that can be brewed by extract-with-grain or all-grain methods. Ferments at 65° F (18° C) and later at ambient temperatures. It takes about 1 year to be ready.
OG
FG
IBU
Color
Alcohol
1.040-1.074
(10-17.9 °P)
1.008-1.012
(2.0-3.1 °P)
20-25
15-22 SRM
30-43 EBC
4.0-8.0% ABV
3.2-6.3% ABW
Keys to Brewing Flanders Brown Ale/Oud Bruin:
Oud bruin is a bigger beer that has more malt character, more malt sweetness, and isn’t nearly as sour as a Flanders red ale. Think English old ale with a definite sour character. Long aging periods can also introduce a touch of sherry character consistent with an aged beer. The trick with oud bruin is to get the right amount of souring, just enough to provide a counternote to the residual malt sweetness but less sour than Flanders red.
Although you can use a sour mash technique or a pure Lactobacillus culture to create the sourness in this beer, my preference is to use the same blend that I use for Flanders red ale.
It takes some management of the bacterial cultures to create a subtle, controlled sourness. Bacteria have a tendency to keep consuming sugars unless something in their environment stops them. Unless you are willing and able to pasteurize your beer, having the right amount of alcohol in an oud bruin is probably the easiest way to keep the sourness in check. The right amount of alcohol, sourness, and residual malt sweetness are the keys to an excellent oud bruin.
I prefer to initially ferment the beer using neutral ale yeast. Once it has mostly fermented, I add the souring culture. The timing of the addition can make a difference in the final beer. If you add the culture early and the conditions are right, it can end up a bit too sour for the style, more like Flanders red ale. If you add the culture late and the conditions aren’t right for the organisms, the sourness will take a very long time to develop, or the sourness may never quite reach the level desired. Knowing the right moment to add the culture is something you will develop over several batches, with personal preference playing a big part in the timing. For me, the right time is when the beer is still fermenting but has slowed down considerably. I rack it to a second vessel, being careful to minimize oxygen pick-up, and then I add the souring culture. It is important to keep oxygen to a minimum, especially once there is alcohol in the beer. The more oxygen that gets in, the more acetic acid character it is likely to have. It will take some time for the sourness to become apparent. I like to keep it in a carboy with minimal headspace for about 1 month. At that point I rack to a keg, flush it with carbon dioxide, and store it around 65 to 70° F (18 to 21° C). I check the keg every few weeks, and when it is approaching the level of sourness I want, I move it to cold storage and force carbonate it.
RECIPE: FLANDERS BROWN ALE
OG: 1.070 (17.1 °P)
FG: 1.012 (3.1 °P)
ADF: 82%
IBU: 21
Color: 19 SRM (36 EBC)
Alcohol: 7.7% ABV (6.0% ABW)
Boil: 60 minutes
Pre-Boil Volume: 7 gallons (26.5L)
Pre-Boil Gravity: 1.060 (14.7 °P)
Extract
Weight
Percent
Pilsener LME (2.3 °L)
7.3 lbs. (3.31kg)
57.6
Munich LME (9 °L)
3.0 lbs. (1.36kg)
23.7
Wheat LME (4 °L)
0.5 lb. (227g)
3.9
Steeping Grains
CaraMunich (60 °L)
0.75 lb. (340g)
5.9
Aromatic (20 °L)
0.5 lb. (227g)
3.9
Special “B” (120 °L)
0.5 lb. (227g)
3.9
Black Malt (600 °L)
2.0 oz. (57g)
1.0
Hops
IBU
Kent Goldings 5% AA, 60 min.
1.1 oz. (31g)
20.5
Yeast
White Labs WLP001 California Ale, Wyeast 1056 American Ale, or Fermentis Safale US-05
Wyeast 3763 Roeselare Blend or White Labs WLP655 Belgian Sour Mix I
Fermentation and Conditioning
Use 13 grams of properly rehydrated dry yeast, 3 liquid yeast packages, or make an appropriate starter. Ferment at 65° F (18° C). When fermentation begins to slow, rack beer to a second container and add the souring culture. The culture will break down and consume the remaining sugars that the yeast did not consume or was unable to consume, adding sourness and character to the beer. Store the beer around 65 to 70° F (18 to 21° C) until the sourness becomes noticeable, then move to cold storage to suppress further development. When finished, carbonate to approximately 2 to 2.5 volumes.
All-Grain Option
Replace the Pilsener extract with 9.75 lbs. (4.42kg) continental Pilsener malt. Replace the wheat extract with 0.5 lb. (227g) wheat malt. Replace the Munich extract with 4 lbs. (1.81kg) Munich malt. Mash at 152° F (67° C). Increase the pre-boil volume as needed to allow a 90-minute boil, which will help reduce DMS in the beer. |
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Bitter Harvest Saison
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Saison
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5 Gallons |
1.055 |
1.006 |
6.59 |
48.49 |
7.87 °L
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514 |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.037 |
Efficiency: 71 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 12/13/2023 4:46 PM |
| Notes: The idea was to have a Saison with a little more bitterness than usual. |
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Amber Ale
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American Amber Ale
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5 Gallons |
1.043 |
1.006 |
4.77 |
16.54 |
6.79 °L
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514 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.043 |
Efficiency: 60 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 6/29/2023 1:15 AM |
| Notes: |
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MIdwesterner- Amarillo Dry Hop
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American IPA
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12 Gallons |
1.052 |
1.01 |
5.51 |
57.39 |
5.1 °L
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514 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 14.48 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.047 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 65 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 2/14/2023 5:23 PM |
| Notes: |
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Darker Side Of The Otter
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American IPA
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25 Litres |
1.07 |
1.01 |
7.76 |
51.26 |
8.12 °L
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514 |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 25 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.062 |
Efficiency: 81 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 7/16/2022 9:25 AM |
| Notes: |
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Saison Traditionell
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Saison
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18.3 Litres |
1.056 |
1.003 |
6.91 |
27.79 |
5.75 °L
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514 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 22.43 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.038 |
Efficiency: 73 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 23 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 5/18/2022 4:40 PM |
| Notes: |
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Janet's Brown Ale
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American Amber Ale
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5.5 Gallons |
1.075 |
1.015 |
7.95 |
52.68 |
19.57 °L
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514 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.06 |
Efficiency: 78 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 7/5/2021 3:57 PM |
| Notes: AHA recipe calls for 11.8 2row, and .5 corn sugar for a ABV of 7.4. I planned on not using sugar, but beer finished high, and was mashed high |
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Night Neverending
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American Porter
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1.3 Gallons |
1.072 |
1.013 |
7.73 |
63.67 |
33.56 °L
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514 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 2 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.047 |
Efficiency: 73 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 7/3/2021 2:34 AM |
| Notes: |
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Test1 20230204
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American IPA
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6 Litres |
1.057 |
1.016 |
5.44 |
55.2 |
3.8 °L
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514 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 10.5 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.038 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.75 |
Primary
Temp: 19 ° C |
Priming Method: dextrose |
Priming Amount: 39.1 g |
Creation
Date: 9/3/2020 7:27 PM |
Notes: 1) Made the mistake of comparing post mash gravity to OG assuming it was way too low. Consequently added 200g of grain and mashed for another 30 mins. I think the extra 30 mins was a reasonable amount of time but the extra grain was not necessary.
2)Post mash volume was about 10.L. Boil was ok added lactose with 10 mins left or 1/2L left to boil off to get to 7L.
3) Cooled almost instantly to 80 then 75, added hops for 20 mins then cooled to 20 deg which took another 20-30 mins
4) OG measured 13.2 or 1053. Pitched yeast fine. Yeast was already cooking with a dextrose starter.
5) Seemed to stop fermenting after 1-2 days probably 1-1,5 days. The gravity was 10 or 1030 3% ABV which is too high. Left for another 2 days but no action even with a bit of heat treatment. Perhaps the yeast was old and not enough of it.
6) Day 4-5 added another starter of the same yeast oyl-052. Again this was cooking in a starter but agian a dextrose starter. Lets see how this works. If it doesn't then it's a very sweet weak beer. |
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15 American IPA
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American IPA
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5 Litres |
1.06 |
1.014 |
6.06 |
68.3 |
7.21 °L
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514 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 8.2 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.037 |
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: 12/21/2017 9:17 AM |
| Notes: |
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Chris's Dark Well Ale
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American Amber Ale
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5.5 Gallons |
1.068 |
1.011 |
7.46 |
29.92 |
11.89 °L
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514 |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.075 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: dextrose |
Priming Amount: 5.4 oz |
Creation
Date: 4/30/2020 6:21 PM |
| Notes: |
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Summer Blues Moon
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Witbier
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7 Gallons |
1.044 |
1.008 |
4.64 |
19.46 |
4.47 °L
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514 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 8.55 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.036 |
Efficiency: 66 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: dextrose |
Priming Amount: 0.7 cups |
Creation
Date: 3/17/2020 9:56 PM |
| Notes: Not sure why brew house efficiency was so low. I'm usually around 70%. Was aiming for 5.5 gallons, but ended up with 5, with a slightly lower OG than anticipated. Just bottled yesterday (4/4/20) and it tasted delicious! Excited for final product. |
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Stone Leaf Indian Tribute
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American IPA
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25 Litres |
1.065 |
1.015 |
6.56 |
57.73 |
9.31 °L
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514 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 30 Litres |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.054 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: 1.64 bar |
Creation
Date: 1/6/2020 1:22 PM |
| Notes: |
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Russian Imperial Stout
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Imperial Stout
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5 Gallons |
1.112 |
1.02 |
11.99 |
55.12 |
39.86 °L
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514 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.094 |
Efficiency: 78 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 1.25 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 10/31/2019 1:14 PM |
Notes: -Mash with 9 gal. You wont get all the grain in a 10 gal pot so mash 1/2, remove the first batch and mash again with the remaining grain. Makes for a longer brew day but efficiency didn't seem to suffer doing it this way.
-Combine two ounces of French oak chips- med toast, with three shots of favorite bourbon. Soak for three days then pitch all chips and remaining liquid into the fermenter with the beer. Bottle and age for minimum 3 months. After 9 months it's smooth and the flavors show through wonderfully.
-Somewhat dry and well attenuated. No esters or aftertastes and a creamy thick head. Good sipping beer, |
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015. Golden Shower
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American IPA
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15 Litres |
1.049 |
1.008 |
5.3 |
65.87 |
5.44 °L
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514 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 19 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.038 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 9/23/2019 6:40 PM |
| Notes: |
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Hipster Juice
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American IPA
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20.8 Litres |
1.049 |
1.011 |
4.94 |
87.58 |
6.9 °L
|
514 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 24.6 Litres |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.041 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 20 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 5/30/2019 12:41 AM |
| Notes: |
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Galaxy SMaSH IPA
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American IPA
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6 Gallons |
1.059 |
1.015 |
5.77 |
44.11 |
3.84 °L
|
514 |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.048 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 4/2/2019 1:35 AM |
| Notes: |
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Amber Ale
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American Amber Ale
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5.5 Gallons |
1.057 |
1.014 |
5.67 |
34.09 |
16.76 °L
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514 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 6.6 Gallons |
Boil Time: 30 |
Boil Gravity: 1.048 |
Efficiency: 65 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 70 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 9/16/2018 3:57 PM |
| Notes: |
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Belgian Blond Ale "Primavera"
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Belgian Blond Ale
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13 Litres |
1.075 |
1.017 |
7.74 |
30 |
5.09 °L
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514 |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 19.6 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.048 |
Efficiency: 60 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 1.0 |
Primary
Temp: 20 ° C |
Priming Method: sucrose |
Priming Amount: 165.3 g |
Creation
Date: 9/10/2018 9:09 PM |
| Notes: |
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