Monday, October 31, 2016

Black IPA #1

As per Modern Homebrew Recipes by Gordon Strong, with hop substitutions, and slight malt substitution (I ran out of bulk 2-row, so substituted 1# of Pils malt.)

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Recipe: Black IPA #1
Style: Black IPA
TYPE: All Grain
Taste: (30.0)

Recipe Specifications
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Boil Size: 8.04 gal
Post Boil Volume: 7.29 gal
Batch Size (fermenter): 6.00 gal  
Bottling Volume: 5.00 gal
Estimated OG: 1.065 SG
Estimated Color: 26.3 SRM
Estimated IBU: 49.3 IBUs
Brewhouse Efficiency: 70.00 %
Est Mash Efficiency: 75.4 %
Boil Time: 60 Minutes

Ingredients:
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Amt                   Name                                     Type          #        %/IBU        
5.50 gal              Boston, MA                               Water         1        -            
3.00 g                Calcium Chloride (Mash 60.0 mins)        Water Agent   2        -            
3.00 g                Gypsum (Calcium Sulfate) (Mash 60.0 mins Water Agent   3        -            
9 lbs                 Pale Ale Malt 2-Row (Briess) (3.5 SRM)   Grain         4        57.4 %       
3 lbs                 Golden Promise (Simpsons) (2.0 SRM)      Grain         5        19.1 %       
1 lbs                 Carafa Special II (Weyermann) (415.0 SRM Grain         6        6.4 %        
1 lbs                 Pilsner (2 Row) Ger (2.0 SRM)            Grain         7        6.4 %        
8.0 oz                Munich (BestMälz) (7.6 SRM)              Grain         8        3.2 %        
3.0 oz                Acid Malt (3.0 SRM)                      Grain         9        1.2 %        
1 lbs                 Sugar, Table (Sucrose) (1.0 SRM)         Sugar         10       6.4 %        
1.00 oz               Azacca [15.00 %] - Boil 15.0 min         Hop           11       18.9 IBUs    
2.00 oz               Azacca [15.00 %] - Boil 5.0 min          Hop           12       15.2 IBUs    
2.00 oz               Nelson Sauvin [12.00 %] - Steep/Whirlpoo Hop           13       15.2 IBUs    
1.0 pkg               Safale American  (DCL/Fermentis #US-05)  Yeast         14       -            
2.00 oz               Azacca [15.00 %] - Dry Hop 7.0 Days      Hop           15       0.0 IBUs     


Mash Schedule: 152F, Mash Out, Batch Sparge
Total Grain Weight: 15 lbs 11.0 oz
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Name                    Description                                          Step Temperature Step Time    
Mash Step               Add 19.36 qt of water at 165.3 F                     152.0 F       60 min       
Mash Step               Add 11.75 qt of water at 199.5 F                     168.0 F       10 min       

Sparge: Batch sparge with 2 steps (Drain mash tun , 2.28gal) of 168.0 F water
Notes:
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Brewed 10/29/16:

Starter made, with re-used yeast.

8 gallon into kettle, 1.0526, before sugar.

Boiled down to ~7.25 gallons with 1.070 gravity. A little high but should be OK.

After steeping for 15F, cooled to 100F, and let cool overnight. Pitched at 66F, no aeration, on 10/30/16 around 9am.

Active bubbling and krausen by 9pm. The next day was very active fermentation.

11/5/16
Added 2oz of Azacca, dry hops. ~67 F ambient.










Thursday, October 20, 2016

Rauchbier 2016

Brewed 9/4/16.

Pitched @ 45F, but oxygen regulator broke, so shook carboy. Good thing I made a large starter w/ reused yeast from a previous batch.  Still fermentation seemed to go well.

Fermented at 50F, once complete raised to 65F for diacetyl rest, cooled to 35F. Racked to keg and force carbed. Still lagering as of 10/20/16.



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Recipe: Bamberger Rauchbier 2016
Style: Rauchbier
TYPE: All Grain
Taste: (30.0)

Recipe Specifications
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Boil Size: 7.64 gal
Post Boil Volume: 6.51 gal
Batch Size (fermenter): 5.50 gal  
Bottling Volume: 5.00 gal
Estimated OG: 1.057 SG
Estimated Color: 13.7 SRM
Estimated IBU: 28.4 IBUs
Brewhouse Efficiency: 70.00 %
Est Mash Efficiency: 79.5 %
Boil Time: 90 Minutes

Ingredients:
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Amt                   Name                                     Type          #        %/IBU        
5.50 gal              Boston, MA                               Water         1        -            
3.00 g                Gypsum (Calcium Sulfate) (Mash 60.0 mins Water Agent   2        -            
2.00 g                Calcium Chloride (Mash 60.0 mins)        Water Agent   3        -            
4 lbs                 Pilsner (2 Row) Ger (2.0 SRM)            Grain         4        32.7 %       
4 lbs                 Smoked Malt (Weyermann) (2.0 SRM)        Grain         5        32.7 %       
1 lbs                 Caramel Malt - 20L (Briess) (20.0 SRM)   Grain         6        8.2 %        
1 lbs                 Munich I (Weyermann) (7.1 SRM)           Grain         7        8.2 %        
1 lbs                 Munich II (Weyermann) (8.5 SRM)          Grain         8        8.2 %        
8.0 oz                Cara-Pils/Dextrine (2.0 SRM)             Grain         9        4.1 %        
8.0 oz                Vienna Malt (3.5 SRM)                    Grain         10       4.1 %        
4.0 oz                Carafa II (Weyermann) (415.0 SRM)        Grain         11       2.0 %        
2.00 oz               Tettnang (Tettnang Tettnager) [4.00 %] - Hop           12       26.7 IBUs    
0.50 oz               Tettnang [2.00 %] - Boil 10.0 min        Hop           13       1.1 IBUs     
0.50 oz               Tettnang [2.00 %] - Boil 5.0 min         Hop           14       0.6 IBUs     
1.0 pkg               Old Bavarian Lager (White Labs #WLP920)  Yeast         15       -            


Mash Schedule: 150F, Mash Out, Batch Sparge
Total Grain Weight: 12 lbs 4.0 oz
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Name                    Description                                          Step Temperat Step Time    
Mash Step               Add 16.31 qt of water at 162.8 F                     150.0 F       60 min       
Mash Step               Add 9.80 qt of water at 203.7 F                      168.0 F       10 min       

Sparge: Batch sparge with 2 steps (Drain mash tun , 2.83gal) of 168.0 F water
Notes:
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Czech Lager 2016


Rebrew of previously brewed Czech Lager.

Result: Very similar to last time, but this time the result is slightly drier, and less rounded maltiness. Didn't do decoction this time. Still a wonderful beer as it is quite tasty but not highly alcoholic. Highly sessionable. Next time, use decoction.

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Recipe: Czech Pale Lager 2016
Style: Czech Pale Lager
TYPE: All Grain
Taste: (30.0)

Recipe Specifications
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Boil Size: 7.54 gal
Post Boil Volume: 5.89 gal
Batch Size (fermenter): 5.25 gal  
Bottling Volume: 4.85 gal
Estimated OG: 1.044 SG
Estimated Color: 4.3 SRM
Estimated IBU: 36.4 IBUs
Brewhouse Efficiency: 72.00 %
Est Mash Efficiency: 77.5 %
Boil Time: 90 Minutes

Ingredients:
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Amt                   Name                                     Type          #        %/IBU        
5.25 gal              Boston, MA                               Water         1        -            
7 lbs 8.0 oz          Pilsner (2 Row) Ger (2.0 SRM)            Grain         2        86.9 %       
7.0 oz                Caravienne Malt (22.0 SRM)               Grain         3        5.1 %        
6.0 oz                Wheat Malt, Ger (2.0 SRM)                Grain         4        4.3 %        
5.0 oz                Acid Malt (3.0 SRM)                      Grain         5        3.6 %        
0.50 oz               Magnum [11.00 %] - First Wort 60.0 min   Hop           6        23.7 IBUs    
1.00 oz               Tettnang [3.90 %] - Boil 15.0 min        Hop           7        7.6 IBUs     
0.50 oz               Saaz [2.80 %] - Boil 10.0 min            Hop           8        2.0 IBUs     
0.50 oz               Saaz [2.80 %] - Boil 5.0 min             Hop           9        1.1 IBUs     
1.00 oz               Saaz [2.80 %] - Steep/Whirlpool  10.0 mi Hop           10       2.0 IBUs     
1.0 pkg               Saflager Lager (DCL/Fermentis #W-34/70)  Yeast         11       -            


Mash Schedule: 154F, Batch Sparge, Mash Out
Total Grain Weight: 8 lbs 10.0 oz
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Name                    Description                                          Step Temperat Step Time    
Mash Step               Add 13.78 qt of water at 168.2 F                     156.0 F       45 min       

Sparge: Batch sparge with 2 steps (Drain mash tun , 5.87gal) of 180 F water
Notes:
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5 g calcium chloride (CaCl2) to the mash
3 g CaCl2 to the sparge water.

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APA 2016

Been busy, so recipes and reviews will be short and to the point.

Results: Very hazy since skipped Irish moss. Good but delicate hop aroma, fruity juicy. Taste was also a bit juicy, but slightly harsh bitterness. Overall very pleasant New England style APA. Next time should be slightly less bitter.

Recipe: APA October 2016
Style: American Pale Ale
TYPE: All Grain
Taste: (30.0)

Recipe Specifications
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Boil Size: 6.89 gal
Post Boil Volume: 5.89 gal
Batch Size (fermenter): 5.25 gal  
Bottling Volume: 4.85 gal
Estimated OG: 1.051 SG
Estimated Color: 6.1 SRM
Estimated IBU: 41.5 IBUs
Brewhouse Efficiency: 70.00 %
Est Mash Efficiency: 75.3 %
Boil Time: 60 Minutes

Ingredients:
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Amt                   Name                                     Type          #        %/IBU        
5.25 gal              Boston, MA                               Water         1        -            
6.00 g                Gypsum (Calcium Sulfate) (Mash 60.0 mins Water Agent   2        -            
3.00 g                Calcium Chloride (Mash 60.0 mins)        Water Agent   3        -            
8 lbs 8.0 oz          Pale Malt (2 Row) US (2.0 SRM)           Grain         4        81.0 %       
10.0 oz               Munich Malt (9.0 SRM)                    Grain         5        6.0 %        
10.0 oz               Victory Malt (25.0 SRM)                  Grain         6        6.0 %        
8.0 oz                White Wheat Malt (2.4 SRM)               Grain         7        4.8 %        
4.0 oz                Caramel/Crystal Malt - 20L (20.0 SRM)    Grain         8        2.4 %        
1.00 oz               Azacca [15.00 %] - Boil 5.0 min          Hop           9        10.8 IBUs    
2.00 oz               Azacca [15.00 %] - Boil 1.0 min          Hop           10       4.7 IBUs     
1.00 oz               Nelson Sauvin [12.00 %] - Boil 1.0 min   Hop           11       1.9 IBUs     
1.00 oz               Azacca [15.00 %] - Steep/Whirlpool  15.0 Hop           12       13.4 IBUs    
1.00 oz               Nelson Sauvin [12.00 %] - Steep/Whirlpoo Hop           13       10.7 IBUs    
1.0 pkg               Safale American  (DCL/Fermentis #US-05)  Yeast         14       -            
2.00 oz               Azacca [15.00 %] - Dry Hop 4.0 Days      Hop           15       0.0 IBUs     


Mash Schedule: 154F, Batch Sparge, Mash Out, 6.8 gal
Total Grain Weight: 10 lbs 8.0 oz
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Name                    Description                                          Step Temperat Step Time    
Mash Step               Add 17.12 qt of water at 165.7 F                     154.0 F       60 min       
Mash Step               Add 8.40 qt of water at 201.5 F                      168.0 F       10 min       

Sparge: Batch sparge with 2 steps (Drain mash tun , 2.76gal) of 168.0 F water