Imperial Cream Stout

[wisbob79]

(Please see latest post for the new incarnation of this recipe...thanks!!)

Hey all! I'm bored sitting here with BeerSmith and trying to be creative. I would love to hear some opinions! Feel free to slap me around, but I think this might not be too bad:

BeerSmith 2 Recipe Printout - http://www.beersmith.com
Recipe: Imperial Cream Stout
Brewer:
Asst Brewer:
Style: Imperial Stout
TYPE: Extract
Taste: (30.0)

Recipe Specifications
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Boil Size: 4.14 gal
Post Boil Volume: 3.64 gal
Batch Size (fermenter): 3.50 gal
Bottling Volume: 3.50 gal
Estimated OG: 1.103 SG
Estimated Color: 39.0 SRM
Estimated IBU: 66.8 IBUs
Brewhouse Efficiency: 72.00 %
Est Mash Efficiency: 0.0 %
Boil Time: 60 Minutes

Ingredients:
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Amt Name Type # %/IBU
1 lbs Caraamber (30.0 SRM) Grain 1 8.2 %
1 lbs Caraaroma (130.0 SRM) Grain 2 8.2 %
8.0 oz Chocolate Malt (350.0 SRM) Grain 3 4.1 %
9 lbs Pale Liquid Extract (8.0 SRM) Extract 4 73.5 %
12.0 oz Milk Sugar (Lactose) (0.0 SRM) Sugar 5 6.1 %
1.00 oz Magnum [14.00 %] - Boil 60.0 min Hop 6 54.1 IBUs
0.50 oz Northern Brewer [8.50 %] - Boil 30.0 min Hop 7 12.6 IBUs
1.00 oz Hallertauer Mittelfrueh [4.00 %] - Aroma Hop 8 0.0 IBUs
1.00 oz Tettnang [4.50 %] - Aroma Steep 10.0 min Hop 9 0.0 IBUs
2.0 pkg SafAle English Ale (DCL/Fermentis #S-04) Yeast 10 -

 

[wisbob79]

So is my idea super ridiculous? I admit my noobiness may be impeding my good judgement, but I don't think the recipe sounded horrible!

 

[wisbob79]

Sorry for being a weenie and bumping my thread, but I'd really love to get some feedback on my recipe! Thanks!

 

[SouthBay]

One of my favorite beers is an imperial cream stout. Irish death, by iron horse. I have a clone recipe on here somewhere, but its all grain

I say give it a shot and see what you think. Its a great fall beer

 

[wisbob79]

OK, after looking at things, I rethought my recipe. Please give me your opinion/feedback! Thanks!

BeerSmith 2 Recipe Printout - http://www.beersmith.com
Recipe: Imperial Cream Stout
Brewer:
Asst Brewer:
Style: Imperial Stout
TYPE: Extract
Taste: (30.0)

Recipe Specifications
--------------------------
Boil Size: 4.14 gal
Post Boil Volume: 3.64 gal
Batch Size (fermenter): 3.50 gal
Bottling Volume: 3.50 gal
Estimated OG: 1.116 SG
Estimated Color: 54.0 SRM
Estimated IBU: 81.4 IBUs
Brewhouse Efficiency: 72.00 %
Est Mash Efficiency: 0.0 %
Boil Time: 60 Minutes

Ingredients:
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Amt Name Type # %/IBU
1 lbs Caraamber (30.0 SRM) Grain 1 6.9 %
1 lbs Caraaroma (130.0 SRM) Grain 2 6.9 %
1 lbs Roasted Barley (300.0 SRM) Grain 3 6.9 %
8.0 oz Chocolate Malt (350.0 SRM) Grain 4 3.5 %
9 lbs 14.4 oz Pilsner Liquid Extract (2.0 SRM) Extract 5 68.8 %
1 lbs Milk Sugar (Lactose) (0.0 SRM) Sugar 6 6.9 %
1.00 oz Admiral [14.75 %] - Boil 60.0 min Hop 7 51.8 IBUs
1.00 oz Goldings, East Kent [5.00 %] - Boil 60.0 Hop 8 17.5 IBUs
1.00 oz Fuggles [4.50 %] - Boil 30.0 min Hop 9 12.1 IBUs
1.00 oz Fuggles [4.50 %] - Aroma Steep 5.0 min Hop 10 0.0 IBUs
2.0 pkg SafAle English Ale (DCL/Fermentis #S-04) Yeast 11 -

 

[wisbob79]

After some debate and a chat with Briess regarding their Special Dark LME, here's what I ended up brewing tonight:

BeerSmith 2 Recipe Printout - http://www.beersmith.com
Recipe: Imperial Cream Stout
Brewer:
Asst Brewer:
Style: Imperial Stout
TYPE: Extract
Taste: (30.0)

Recipe Specifications
--------------------------
Boil Size: 4.14 gal
Post Boil Volume: 3.64 gal
Batch Size (fermenter): 3.50 gal
Bottling Volume: 3.50 gal
Estimated OG: 1.114 SG
Estimated Color: 74.7 SRM
Estimated IBU: 79.8 IBUs
Brewhouse Efficiency: 72.00 %
Est Mash Efficiency: 0.0 %
Boil Time: 60 Minutes

Ingredients:
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Amt Name Type # %/IBU
1 lbs Caraamber (30.0 SRM) Grain 1 7.8 %
1 lbs Caraaroma (130.0 SRM) Grain 2 7.8 %
9 lbs 14.4 oz Dark Liquid Extract (90.0 SRM) Extract 3 76.7 %
1 lbs Milk Sugar (Lactose) (0.0 SRM) Sugar 4 7.8 %
1.00 oz Columbus (Tomahawk) [14.00 %] - Boil 60. Hop 5 49.8 IBUs
1.00 oz Goldings, East Kent [5.00 %] - Boil 60.0 Hop 6 17.8 IBUs
1.00 oz Fuggles [4.50 %] - Boil 30.0 min Hop 7 12.3 IBUs
1.00 oz Fuggles [4.50 %] - Aroma Steep 5.0 min Hop 8 0.0 IBUs
2.0 pkg SafAle English Ale (DCL/Fermentis #S-04) Yeast 9 -


Unfortunately, I had the same problem I had with my last batch which was overestimating my boil off. My OG only ended up being 1.099, but I also ended up with 4 gallons of wort. It's ok though! I think this is still going to be a mighty fine winter warmer (assuming it's ready to drink before winter is up)!

 

[GilSwillBasementBrews]

You could always boil longer for a higher OG and lower volume wort but you'd have to adjust your hop additions as longer boil = more bitterness from Alpha Acids.

 

[wisbob79]

You could always boil longer for a higher OG and lower volume wort but you'd have to adjust your hop additions as longer boil = more bitterness from Alpha Acids.

I think my problem is that my stove doesn't boil the contents of my 10.5 gal kettle very well. The contents never come to a strong, rolling boil, but more of a gentle boil. I was planning on brewing in my smaller kettle last night, but I didn't realize it was only a 4 gal kettle...I always thought it was 5! Still came out good though. It'll be tough to be patient!

 

[wisbob79]

After 4 days in the fermenter, my curiosity got the better of me. I took a sample (dun, dun, dunnnnnnnn!). Please spare me the lecture. Anywho, it's dropped from 1.099 to 1.058, has some astringency due to my damned water (stupid me thought the PUR filter took care of that...I should learn how to read), tastes GREAT, finishing like a very strong cup of coffee...with cream. I star-sanned the crap out of the bottom of the lid and snapped her back on. Fermentation will probably be done in another 4 or 5 days, but I think I'm going to let the beer sit on the yeast for a while. 2-3 months maybe? Have a nice Christmas beer perhaps! Anywho, there's your update...if you care.