For my first batch ever, I decided to make a run at an AG Sweet Stout - with modifications. I thought it'd be fun to add 2lb of candi syrup and ferment with Wyeast 3787 Trappist High Gravity to try and add some complexity. Here's the recipe:
http://www.brewersfriend.com/homebrew/recipe/view/9560
And the obligatory krausenporn
Text of recipe below for those that don't want to follow the link:
HOME BREW RECIPE:
Title: Galaxy Stout
Author: Plasmator
Brew Method: All Grain
Style Name: Sweet Stout
Boil Time: 60 min
Batch Size: 5.5 gallons
Boil Size: 6.5 gallons
Efficiency: 65%
STATS:
Original Gravity: 1.064
Final Gravity: 1.015
ABV (standard): 6.36%
IBU (tinseth): 37.52
SRM (morey): 35.11
FERMENTABLES:
7.5 lb - Kölsch (52.6%)
2 lb - CaraMunich II (14%)
1 lb - CaraFoam (7%)
1 lb - Flaked Oats (7%)
0.75 lb - Chocolate (5.3%)
1 lb - Belgian Candi Syrup - Amber (7%)
1 lb - Belgian Candi Syrup - Dark (7%)
HOPS:
1.5 oz - East Kent Goldings (AA 5) for 60 min, Type: Pellet, Use: Boil
1 oz - Hallertau Mittelfruh (AA 3.75) for 60 min, Type: Pellet, Use: Boil
MASH STEPS:
1) Infusion, Temp: 150 F, Time: 60 min, Amount: 16 qt
2) Sparge, Temp: 170 F, Time: 45 min, Amount: 14 qt
OTHER INGREDIENTS:
1.5 lb - Lactose, Time: 10 min, Type: Flavor, Use: Boil
YEAST:
Wyeast - Trappist High Gravity 3787
Starter: No
Form: Liquid
Attenuation (avg): 76%
Flocculation: Med-High
Optimum Temperature: 64 F - 78 F
WATER PROFILE:
Profile Name: Distilled Water
Ca2: 0
Mg2: 0
SO4: 0
Na: 0
Cl: 0
HCO3: 0
Water Notes:
http://www.brewersfriend.com/homebrew/recipe/view/9560
And the obligatory krausenporn
Text of recipe below for those that don't want to follow the link:
HOME BREW RECIPE:
Title: Galaxy Stout
Author: Plasmator
Brew Method: All Grain
Style Name: Sweet Stout
Boil Time: 60 min
Batch Size: 5.5 gallons
Boil Size: 6.5 gallons
Efficiency: 65%
STATS:
Original Gravity: 1.064
Final Gravity: 1.015
ABV (standard): 6.36%
IBU (tinseth): 37.52
SRM (morey): 35.11
FERMENTABLES:
7.5 lb - Kölsch (52.6%)
2 lb - CaraMunich II (14%)
1 lb - CaraFoam (7%)
1 lb - Flaked Oats (7%)
0.75 lb - Chocolate (5.3%)
1 lb - Belgian Candi Syrup - Amber (7%)
1 lb - Belgian Candi Syrup - Dark (7%)
HOPS:
1.5 oz - East Kent Goldings (AA 5) for 60 min, Type: Pellet, Use: Boil
1 oz - Hallertau Mittelfruh (AA 3.75) for 60 min, Type: Pellet, Use: Boil
MASH STEPS:
1) Infusion, Temp: 150 F, Time: 60 min, Amount: 16 qt
2) Sparge, Temp: 170 F, Time: 45 min, Amount: 14 qt
OTHER INGREDIENTS:
1.5 lb - Lactose, Time: 10 min, Type: Flavor, Use: Boil
YEAST:
Wyeast - Trappist High Gravity 3787
Starter: No
Form: Liquid
Attenuation (avg): 76%
Flocculation: Med-High
Optimum Temperature: 64 F - 78 F
WATER PROFILE:
Profile Name: Distilled Water
Ca2: 0
Mg2: 0
SO4: 0
Na: 0
Cl: 0
HCO3: 0
Water Notes:
