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Luc’s Baltic Lager
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Doppelbock
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25 Litres |
1.09 |
1.018 |
9.4 |
58.92 |
28.89 °L
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489 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 28.5 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.079 |
Efficiency: 60 |
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: 12/9/2019 1:58 AM |
| Notes: |
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Black Cherry Hibiscus Mead
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Semi-Sweet Mead
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3 Gallons |
1.114 |
1.029 |
11.22 |
0 |
24.74 °L
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489 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 15 |
Boil Gravity: 1.114 |
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: 8/6/2025 5:10 AM |
Notes: Boil water and allow to cool enough to mix honey and water together using a stainless steel stirring rod. Cool must to pitching temperature in fermenter. Pitch yeast and use a stainless steel stir whip on a drill to oxygenate it for about 1-2 minutes.
https://homebrewersassociation.org/homebrew-recipe/hairy-vetch-traditional-mead-2/
Bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Add the hibiscus petals. Let steep for 30 minutes. Ladle off and add to secondary with the cherries. Cherries should be de-pitted, mashed, heated on a stove to 170, then put in a container and frozen. Thaw and add after that. This will ensure minimum spoilage and also allow for maximum extraction.
Cherry Melomels-For tart cherries, add 7-8 lbs of cherries to secondary (1.4-1.6 lbs/gal). When stronger flavors are wanted, add about 1.8 lbs/gal of cherries to secondary. For Sweet Cherries-add 8-9 lbs of sweet cherries to secondary (1.4-1.8 lbs/gal) and around 2 lbs/gal for a stronger sweet cherry flavor.
Use an SNA (stir/whip after each addition)
(Mix the nutrient blend into ½ cup of must and add it back to the fermenter to avoid an explosive release of CO2.) Stir slowly and increase the speed as the CO2 is released. Introduce as much oxygen as you can during the nutrient additions.
Add .75 tsp after pitching yeast.
Add .5 tsp 24 hours after ferm begins.
Add .5 tsp 48 hours after ferm begins.
Add .5 tsp after 30% of the sugar has been depleted.
keep nutrients in small, sealable, plastic fridge containers. Add a little distilled water, shake it up, and add that to the fermenter.
Cap management.
When the must begins to ferment and generate CO2, the fruit will float to the top and form a cap. The temperature underneath the cap can get pretty warm because it cannot escape. CO2 will collect under the cap and is toxic to yeast. The top of the cap will get dry and this environment is ideal for molds and bacteria to flourish.
The cap must be “punched down” at least three times daily during the period of active fermentation. This accomplishes several key things.
It keeps the fruit in contact with the yeast, allowing for a quicker fermentation and better extraction of the fruit characters.
It keeps oxygen in the must at a time when the yeast need it most. Many meadmakers will add pure O2 at the same time they are punching the cap for added assurance that the yeast is getting plenty of oxygen for growth.
- https://www.winning-homebrew.com/melomels.html
Use potassium sulfate and potassium metabisulfite to stabilize and Super-Kleer KC to clarify. Let it sit about a month at 30°F (–1°C) until you can read a sheet of text through it and then bottle. Sodium Metabisulfite or Sodium Meta (SMS) acts as a preservative when used in combination with Potassium Sorbate (a yeast growth inhibitor) on bottling day.
add 3 crushed campden tablets, and 1.5 tsp of potassium sulfate, wait 24-48 hours, then backsweeten with honey if need be.
https://homebrewersassociation.org/beyond-beer/how-to-backsweeten-mead-and-cider/ |
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American Lager
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American Lager
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75 Litres |
1.034 |
1.006 |
3.62 |
8.88 |
7.33 °L
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489 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 83.67 Litres |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.03 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 10 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 4/27/2025 4:54 AM |
| Notes: |
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Long Trail Ale Clone
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Altbier
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5.5 Gallons |
1.046 |
1.014 |
4.21 |
28.21 |
11.79 °L
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489 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 6.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.041 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 66 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 4/19/2025 9:15 PM |
Notes: Step by Step
Bring 6.5 gallons (25 L) of water to roughly 150 °F (66 °C). Steep the chocolate and crystal malts for 15 minutes before removing. Add the DME and maltodextrin, with stirring, before heating to a boil. Boil for 60 minutes, adding hops at the indicated times left in the boil. At 15 minutes left in boil, add either Irish moss, Whirlfloc, other kettle fining agent of your choice to the wort.
After the boil, whirlpool for a couple of minutes before rapidly chilling the wort to slightly below fermentation temperature, which is 66 °F (19 °C) for this beer. Pitch yeast.
Maintain fermentation temperature to avoid producing excess esters. You may need a diacetyl rest for this strain so don’t hesitate to raise the temperature of the fermentation at least 4 °F (2 °C) during the last third of fermentation. Bottle or keg the beer and carbonate to approximately 2.6 volumes.
Tips for Success:
This amber beer is all about balance without sacrificing either the depth of flavor or drinkability. For the ingredients to really shine, ensure that you’re using the freshest versions of them possible. In addition, aim for gypsum and calcium chloride water additions to hit 247 ppm and 100 ppm, respectively. As is the case with most British ale yeasts, you’ll probably pick up a bit of diacetyl, so don’t be afraid to perform a diacetyl rest. When in doubt, microwave a beer sample for 30 seconds, which will volatilize any aromatics including 2,3-butanedione. |
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MoJo Juice
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American Pale Ale
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21 Litres |
1.056 |
1.014 |
5.61 |
0 |
4.36 °L
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489 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 11 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.107 |
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: 6/26/2023 6:31 PM |
| Notes: |
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Altbier
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Altbier
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5.5 Gallons |
1.049 |
1.015 |
4.43 |
35.74 |
7.66 °L
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489 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 7.01 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.038 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 65 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 12/23/2022 3:24 AM |
| Notes: |
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Hefeweizen
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Weissbier
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3 Gallons |
1.058 |
1.014 |
5.68 |
31.72 |
4.57 °L
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489 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 4.54 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.038 |
Efficiency: 60 |
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: 7/10/2022 9:07 PM |
| Notes: |
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Imperial Flamingo
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Foreign Extra Stout
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1000 Litres |
1.095 |
1.029 |
8.76 |
50.28 |
35.21 °L
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489 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 1060 Litres |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.091 |
Efficiency: 90 |
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: 2/14/2022 12:30 AM |
| Notes: |
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My Irish Red Ale
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Irish Red Ale
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5.5 Gallons |
1.045 |
1.012 |
4.34 |
0 |
13.25 °L
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489 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.083 |
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: 5/24/2021 5:29 AM |
| Notes: |
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Oktoberfest
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International Pale Lager
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5.5 Gallons |
1.063 |
1.02 |
5.71 |
27.05 |
12.24 °L
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489 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 6 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.058 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: 23.72 psi |
Creation
Date: 6/14/2020 9:17 PM |
| Notes: |
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Summer Ale
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American Pale Ale
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22 Litres |
1.046 |
1.005 |
5.41 |
25.16 |
6.02 °L
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489 |
1 |
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| Boil
Size: 10 Litres |
Boil Time: 45 |
Boil Gravity: 1.101 |
Efficiency: 35 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.5 |
Primary
Temp: 19 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 9/21/2018 11:27 PM |
| Notes: |
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MC’s Hoppin’ Red Ale
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Irish Red Ale
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15 Gallons |
1.079 |
1.022 |
7.52 |
77.97 |
13.87 °L
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489 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 15.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.072 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 87 ° F |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 10/15/2019 11:45 PM |
| Notes: |
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Hefe Extract
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Weissbier
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5 Gallons |
1.057 |
1.018 |
5.11 |
4.63 |
4.19 °L
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489 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 2.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.105 |
Efficiency: 35 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.75 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 9/8/2019 3:08 PM |
| Notes: |
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Cherry Wheat
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American Light Lager
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5.5 Gallons |
1.054 |
1.013 |
5.3 |
21.83 |
5.51 °L
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489 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 6.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.046 |
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: 4/30/2019 9:58 PM |
| Notes: |
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Aarons Sun Crusher Clone (Extract)
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American Wheat Beer
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1 Gallons |
1.089 |
1.021 |
8.96 |
72.41 |
5.1 °L
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489 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 2.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.036 |
Efficiency: 100 |
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: 4/18/2019 5:20 PM |
| Notes: |
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Let It Happen
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American Pale Ale
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20 Litres |
1.054 |
1.013 |
5.39 |
33.73 |
5.51 °L
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489 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 23 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.047 |
Efficiency: 35 |
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: 4/8/2019 4:15 PM |
| Notes: |
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Unknown
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American Light Lager
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2.5 Gallons |
1.045 |
1.011 |
4.46 |
35.07 |
24.65 °L
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489 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 1.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.075 |
Efficiency: 35 |
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: 1/15/2019 11:18 PM |
| Notes: |
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Greg's Extrac Amber Ale
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American Light Lager
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46 Litres |
1.054 |
1.013 |
5.45 |
38.35 |
14.4 °L
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489 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 50 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.05 |
Efficiency: 35 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
| Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 18 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/10/2019 12:02 AM |
| Notes: |
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Awesome Recipe
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American Light Lager
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2 Gallons |
1.044 |
1.011 |
4.31 |
26.81 |
3.69 °L
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489 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.029 |
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: 12/25/2018 11:36 PM |
| Notes: |
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Wash
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American Light Lager
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5 Gallons |
1.09 |
1.003 |
11.43 |
0 |
2.32 °L
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489 |
0 |
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| Boil
Size: 5 Gallons |
Boil Time: N/A |
Boil Gravity: 1.09 |
Efficiency: 100 |
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: 9/28/2018 3:53 PM |
| Notes: |
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