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Raspberry May

Method: All Grain
Style: No Profile Selected
Boil Time: 60 min
Batch Size: 5.5 gallons (fermentor volume)
Pre Boil Size: 7.5 gallons
Pre Boil Gravity: 1.033 (recipe based estimate)
Post Boil Gravity: 1.045 (recipe based estimate)
Efficiency: 70% (brew house)
Hop Utilization: 97%
Calories: 166.9 (Per 12oz)
Carbs: 15.3 g (Per 12oz)

Created: Saturday February 1st 2025

Original Gravity:

1.045

Final Gravity:

1.009

ABV (standard):

4.8%

IBU (tinseth):

8.8

SRM (morey):

5.5

Mash pH

5.8

Cost $

38.35

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Brew Log History

OG: 1.051
Attenuation: 79.71%

Calories: 166.9 / 12oz
Carbs: 15.3 g / 12oz

Readings: 0

Device Filter

Feb 01, 2025 ^to Feb 15, 2025

Last Updated: 3 months ago from Brewlog

Brew Day Complete

60.8 °F

1.051

5.2

Fast Ferment Test

Fermentation Under 12 PSI - 16 Degree C

60.8 °F

0.000

n/a

Fermentables

Amount	Fermentable	Cost	PPG	°L	Bill %
7 lb	Canadian - Pale 2-Row7 lb Pale 2-Row	$ 1.79 / lb $ 12.53	36	1.75	70%
1 lb	American - Caramel / Crystal 20L1 lb Caramel / Crystal 20L	$ 3.69 / lb $ 3.69	35	20	10%
1 lb	Flaked Oats1 lb Flaked Oats	$ 1.59 / lb $ 1.59	33	2.2	10%
1 lb	Flaked Wheat1 lb Flaked Wheat	$ 1.49 / lb $ 1.49	34	2	10%
10 lbs / $ 19.30

Hops

Amount	Variety	Cost	Type	AA	Use	Time	IBU	Bill %
0.50 oz	Willamette0.5 oz Willamette Hops	$ 2.19 / oz $ 1.10	Pellet	4.5	Boil	60 min	8.78	100%
0.50 oz / $ 1.10

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Amount	Variety	Cost	IBU	Bill %
0.50 oz	Willamette (Pellet)	$ 2.19 / oz $ 1.09	8.78	100%
0.50 oz / $ 1.09

Other Ingredients

Amount	Name	Cost	Type	Use	Time
6 ml	raspberries	$ 2.30 / oz $ 0.47	Flavor	Secondary	8 days
900 g	raspberries	$ 6.50 / lb $ 12.90	Other	Kegging	8 days
$ 13.36

Yeast

Fermentis - Safale - German Ale Yeast K-97

Amount:	1 Each	Cost:	$ 4.59 / each $ 4.59
Attenuation (avg):	81%	Flocculation:	High
Optimum Temp:	54 - 77 °F	Starter:	No
Fermentation Temp:	-	Pitch Rate:	0.35 (M cells / ml / ° P) 82 B cells required

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Priming

Method: co2

Target Water Profile

Raspberry white

Ca⁺²	Mg⁺²	Na⁺	Cl^-	SO₄^-2	HCO₃^-
23	14	10	2	0	134
Target Water Profile (ppm) Calcium (Ca): 50-75 ppm Magnesium (Mg): 5-15 ppm Sulfate (SO4): 50-100 ppm Chloride (Cl): 100-150 ppm (for a round mouthfeel) Bicarbonate (HCO3): 0-50 ppm (low to prevent pH issues) Sodium (Na): 5-25 ppm #Water Profile Adjustments (for 5 gallons) Base Water: Well Water (Chlorine-Free) Calcium Chloride (CaCl2): 1.5g Epsom Salt (MgSO4): 0.5g Bicarbonate (NaHCO3): Adjust if needed for mash pH Gypsum (CaSO4): Skip or use max 0.25g Lactic Acid: Adjust to reach mash pH ~5.2-5.5
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Notes

Thirsty Dog Raspberry Ale Clone - Brew Day Sheet

Brew Date: [YYYY-MM-DD]
Batch Size: 5 Gallons
Boil-Off Rate: 0.5 Gal/hr
Target OG: 1.042 (10.66° P)
Target FG: 1.021 (5.21° P)
Expected ABV: 3.58%
IBU: 10
SRM (Color): Light

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Target Water Profile (ppm)

Calcium (Ca): 50-75 ppm
Magnesium (Mg): 5-15 ppm
Sulfate (SO4): 50-100 ppm
Chloride (Cl): 100-150 ppm (for a round mouthfeel)
Bicarbonate (HCO3): 0-50 ppm (low to prevent pH issues)
Sodium (Na): 5-25 ppm

Water Profile Adjustments (for 5 gallons)

Base Water: Well Water (Chlorine-Free)
Calcium Chloride (CaCl2): 1.5g
Epsom Salt (MgSO4): 0.5g
Bicarbonate (NaHCO3): Adjust if needed for mash pH
Gypsum (CaSO4): Skip or use max 0.25g
Lactic Acid: Adjust to reach mash pH ~5.2-5.5

Total Water Needed:
Mash Water Volume: 4.25 gallons (adjusted for grain absorption)
Boil Volume: 5.75 gallons (includes boil-off and losses)
Final Post-Boil Volume: 5.0 gallons

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Grain Bill (Total: 11 lbs)
7 lbs 2-Row Barley
1 lb Flaked Wheat
1 lb Flaked Oats
1 lb Light Crystal 20L

Mash Details:
Mash Temp: 152°F (67°C)
Mash Time: 60 minutes
Mash Efficiency: 60% (Adjusted for system)
No Sparge Method (Full water volume used in mash)
Pre-Boil Volume: 5.75 gallons (accounts for absorption and boil-off)

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Hop Schedule (10 IBU Target)
60 min - 0.5 oz Willamette (Bittering)

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Boil Details:
Boil Time: 60 minutes
Boil-Off Rate: 0.5 Gal/hr
Final Pre-Chill Volume: 5.0 gallons
Cooling Method: Immersion Chiller (Added 10 min before boil end for sanitation)

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Fermentation Details:
Yeast: Fermentis K-97
Fermentation Temp: 18-22°C (Pressure Fermented at 12 PSI)
Primary Duration: 2-3 weeks

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Fruit Addition & Split Batch Plan:
5-Gallon Keg: 1.6 kg (4x 400g) Frozen Raspberries (Sanitized at 150-160°F)
1-Gallon Keg (Extract Batch): 3 ml LorAnn Raspberry Extract per keg
Splitting Point: After primary fermentation completes (Stable FG for 2+ days)
Addition Method:
- Extract: Added directly to keg.
- Fresh Raspberries: Pasteurized, placed in a CO2-purged 5-gallon keg.
CO2 Purge Required: Yes (for both batches)

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Packaging:
Cold Crash: Yes (Keezer)
Carbonation: Force carb at 12 PSI (main keg), fast carb for sample keg

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Notes & Observations:
[Space for brew day notes, efficiency adjustments, etc.]

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Full Recap of Adjustments in This Version:
Target Water Profile (ppm) added for precision adjustments.
Updated water profile with Calcium Chloride, Epsom Salt, and Lactic Acid for mouthfeel and balance.
Adjusted water volumes to account for no sparge brewing.
Added split batch plan for Raspberry Extract vs. Fresh Raspberries.
Clarified fermentation timeline before fruit addition.
Specified Immersion Chiller sanitation step at 10 min before boil end.

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