11/1/2015 2:01 PM over 9 years ago
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+0 |
Yeast Starter |
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2/20/2021 3:43 AM over 3 years ago
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11/1/2015 7:13 PM over 9 years ago
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+0 |
Pre-Boil Gravity |
1.044
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6.5 Gallons |
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2/20/2021 3:43 AM over 3 years ago
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Little high on gravity. Should have been 1.038-1.040. Usually the boil does not have a much loss as calculated, so not adjusting now.
Seems the reading may have been high as the OG measured 1.045. |
11/1/2015 11:54 PM over 9 years ago
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Boil Complete |
1.045
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5.9 Gallons |
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2/20/2021 3:43 AM over 3 years ago
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Perfect gravity. Just a little extra volume. |
11/2/2015 4:50 AM over 9 years ago
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+1 |
Brew Day Complete |
1.045
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5.9 Gallons |
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2/20/2021 3:43 AM over 3 years ago
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11/3/2015 3:20 AM over 9 years ago
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+2 |
Sample |
1.032
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2/20/2021 3:43 AM over 3 years ago
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Chugging away at 60F. Has a great balance so far, with lots of chocolate flavor and an espresso like aroma. Nice thick mouthfeel. Still a lot of sweetness, so it is like drinking an espresso infused dark chocolate bar. |
11/6/2015 2:02 PM over 9 years ago
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+5 |
Sample |
1.015
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2/20/2021 3:43 AM over 3 years ago
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Nearing completion. Not much activity. Yeast are just cleaning up. |
11/6/2015 2:02 PM over 9 years ago
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+5 |
Sample |
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2/20/2021 3:43 AM over 3 years ago
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11/9/2015 2:50 PM over 9 years ago
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+8 |
Racked |
1.012
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5 Gallons |
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2/20/2021 3:43 AM over 3 years ago
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Holding in secondary keg for 1 week at ambient 68F. Added 30 lbs pressure before disconnecting. |
11/13/2015 3:07 PM over 9 years ago
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+12 |
Sample |
1.010
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2/20/2021 3:43 AM over 3 years ago
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Clearing nicely. Still at 68F. Roasted character coming through more. Hop aroma is lower and more balanced bitterness. Should be ready to cold crash and carb up. |
11/16/2015 4:35 AM over 9 years ago
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+15 |
Fermentation Complete |
1.010
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2/20/2021 3:43 AM over 3 years ago
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Moved to fridge to clear and carb. Added gelatin. |
11/18/2015 2:33 AM over 9 years ago
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+17 |
Tasting Note |
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2/20/2021 3:43 AM over 3 years ago
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Cleared up nicely. Has a black opaque look, but is really a deep red color and crystal clear. Yeast give some nice character. Still not sure about hops. The roasted taste could come through more. Maybe a bit of sweetness? I think replacing the caramunich with flaked barley would be better.
Hops should probably be EKG or maybe Fuggle? |
11/22/2015 8:57 PM over 9 years ago
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+21 |
Other |
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2/20/2021 3:43 AM over 3 years ago
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Moved from secondary keg with short pickup tube to normal keg. Beer is very drinkable. |