Lagunita's WTF clone recipe attempt

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DavidD

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Lagunita's Wilco Tango Foxtrot is one of my favorite beers but I have been unable to find it for over 2 years. It's normally a February release and you should try it if you ever find it.

Below is my first attempt at a clone recipe for it. I'm hoping to get feedback from the great folks here. I was able to get these tips from Lagunita's head brewer:

"From: Jeremy Marshall

Brown ale that gets its color from 1/3 each black malt, chocolate & roast barley. We aroma hop with mix of Amarillo & Chinook."

My recipe attempt (using Brewer's Friend):

Lagunitas WTF (Wilco Tango Foxtrot)

All-grain
Size: 5 gallon
OG: 1.080
FG: 1.020
ABV: 7.87%
IBU: 64

Link to BeerAdvocate description:
http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/220/56613/

GRAINS
11 lb two row
1 lb Crystal 30
0.75 lb Carapils
0.75 lb Chocolate malt (350 L)
0.75 lb Black Malt (500 L)
0.75 lb Roasted Barley

HOPS (all whole leaf)
0.75 oz Northern Brewer @ 60 min
0.5 oz Northern Brewer @ 30 min
1 oz Amarillo @ 15 min
1 oz Chinook @ 15 min
0.5 oz Amarillo @ 5 min
0.5 oz Chinook @ 5 min

YEAST
Wyeast 1968 - London ESB

Mash at 155 deg F (60 min)
90 minute boil

Any feedback or tips are appreciated.
 
Looks good. 90 minute boil + the 1.020 to me screams Lagunitas signature sweet finish. Good luck
 
Thank you both, I appreciate it. I have a few other beers to brew first but will report back after I attempt this one.
 
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