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**Vigo_Carpathian** · 12-31-2012, 05:59 PM

I have this in primary right now. I pitched 2 packs of Notty and it was done in 32 hours. Came in a bit low at 1.044 so I added 1lb DME to bring it to 48. (FG 1.009) I would really like to dry hop this one but also wanted to try it as is. Maybe I'll split it up and experiment.

**TrickyMike** · 01-02-2013, 03:07 PM

Brewed an all-grain batch of this last night. I'm still new to all-grain, but had a really good session where I hit all my numbers on the nose. Felt pretty good!

I also noticed really pronounced hot and cold breaks. Hoping this comes out nice and clear.

Had to go with Crystal 20, 7.7% Cascade and Safale US-05 due to what the LHBS had in stock, but it smelled fantastic on the way into the fermenter and was already making bubbles this morning. Can't wait to get this stuff in the keg!

Biohazard · 01-02-2013, 05:05 PM

Brewed this as my first all grain, not sure how but came in high at 1.060, I did add a pound extra of 2 row assuming my efficiency would suck, guess it didnt. Pitched US-05 and changed the hops a touch as my late additions were citra. Lets see how it turns out, looks and tastes great so far.

**raysmithtx** · 01-02-2013, 09:29 PM

Brewed this yesterday. OG 1.048. Incredible airlock activity now. Looking forward to it.

idigg · 01-03-2013, 01:51 PM

Brewing this tonight in 20*F weather, can't wait! Using 8.5lb Pale (great western), and I'm going to mash at 151*F for 75min. Dry hop with 1oz of Cascade in keg in 3 weeks, good times.

**TrickyMike** · 01-03-2013, 02:05 PM

Yeah, I came home from work last night and the airlock was going bananas. (I pitched 2 packets of US-05)

**tarikapak** · 01-05-2013, 12:08 PM

I only have 60L at hand. Is there any way to use it (scaling down etc)?

cublue · 01-05-2013, 04:13 PM

My .02, I wouldn't bother scaling it, half pound isn't much and I like a pale with a slightly sweeter character in it with the hops, but if you must, maybe cut the 60L in half and replace with 2 row. Better yet plug in into a program ( brewR, beersmith, etc) play with the numbers (2 row and 60L)until you get the Og, SRM, etc you are comfortable with. They say once you hit 60L, it has a bit of a raisiny note...but once again at that small amount I can't imagine an issue. Plan b...wait til you get the appropriate grain to match the recipe. I don't like plan b...but I like to play with recipes.

shadows69 · 01-07-2013, 03:43 AM

2 to 3oz of 60L looks about right but og might be a little off.

andycr · 01-07-2013, 04:45 AM

Matching the SRM with 60L will be tough with how light 10L is, and they differ in flavor as well as color. I'd just go for a straight substitution for the same amount of 60L, and resign to it being a little darker and different in taste. I have no doubt it would still be excellent, and to me throwing off the percentage of crystal will have a bigger impact than just color.