Edinburgh yeast (WLP028) was vastly superior to the Essex yeast (WLP022) for this recipe. The fruity English esters weren't appropriate for the malty low hop style of this beer. The Edinburgh yeast was very clean - much like a lager.
| Amount | Malt/Grain | % |
|---|---|---|
| 20.00 pounds | Scottish Golden Promise | 87.2% |
| 1.00 pounds | British Crystal Malt | 4.4% |
| 1.00 pounds | German Dark Munich Malt | 4.4% |
| 0.38 pounds | Crystal Malt 120L | 1.6% |
| 0.25 pounds | Belgian Biscuit Malt | 1.1% |
| 0.18 pounds | Belgian Special B Malt | 0.8% |
| 0.13 pounds | German Carafa I | 0.5% |
| 22.93 pounds | Total Grain Weight | 100% |
| Amount | Non-Fermentable | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4 tsp | Super Moss | 15 minutes |
| 1 TBSP | Calcium Chloride (CaCL2) |
| Amount | Hop | Time | AA | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.30 ounces | Nugget | 75 min | 12.8% | |||
| 0.50 ounces | Challenger | 75 min | 6.7% | |||
| 0.40 ounces | Northdown | 75 min | 5.8% | |||
| 1.20 ounces | Total Hop Weight | |||||
| Name | Lab/Manufacturer | Form | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| WLP022 Essex, WLP 028 Edinburgh | White Labs | Liquid | 300 ml |
| Step | Description | Temp. | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| infusion | 158° F | 60 min. |
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| Target | Actual | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strike Water Amount: | 7.6 | ||
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| Mash Temperature(s): | |||
| Mash Time: | |||
| Sparge Water Amount: | 8.2 | ||
| Sparge Water Temperature: | |||
| Pre-Boil Gravity: | |||
| Pre-Boil Amount: | 11 | ||
| Post-Boil Amount: | 10 | ||
| Boil Time: | 60 | ||
| OG: | 1.045 / 11.2° P | ||
| Mash PH: | |||
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