ChargersSB
Well-Known Member
Hi Everyone,
I am doing my first all grain batch this weekend and just wanted to get some last minute tips, pointers, critiques etc. Below is what BeerSmith2 kicked out and is telling me to do. Does this look good? I am using a 52 quart Coleman Xtreme Cooler with a SS Hose Braid inside and a 10 gallon SS Brew Kettle. I am going to try and have it ferment in the primary for 3-4 weeks at 65, then bottle. The only thing I have to control temps is the a big bucket that I can swap frozen water bottles in and out of. I am a little worried because it has been hot lately and I may be gone one weekend during those 3-4 weeks. Thanks. I can't wait to give this all grain thing a shot.
Style: Blonde Ale
TYPE: All Grain
Taste: (35.0)
Recipe Specifications
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Boil Size: 5.96 gal
Post Boil Volume: 5.46 gal
Batch Size (fermenter): 5.00 gal
Bottling Volume: 4.50 gal
Estimated OG: 1.050 SG
Estimated Color: 4.2 SRM
Estimated IBU: 20.6 IBUs
Brewhouse Efficiency: 72.00 %
Est Mash Efficiency: 64.1 %
Boil Time: 60 Minutes
Ingredients:
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Amt Name Type # %/IBU
7 lbs Rahr Pale Malt (2 Row) US (2.0 SRM) Grain 1 75.7 %
1 lbs Vienna Malt (3.5 SRM) Grain 2 10.8 %
4.0 oz Caramel/Crystal Malt - 15L Grain 3 2.7 %
0.25 oz Magnum [14.10 %] - Boil 60.0 min Hop 4 14.2 IBUs
0.50 oz Cascade [6.40 %] - Boil 15.0 min Hop 6 6.4 IBUs
0.50 oz Amarillo [9.30 %] - Boil 0.0 min Hop 7 0.0 IBUs
1.00 Items Whirlfloc Tablet (Boil 15.0 mins) Fining 5 -
1.0 pkg California Ale (White Labs #WLP001) [50. Yeast 8 -
1 lbs Honey (1.0 SRM) Sugar 9 10.8 %
Mash Schedule: Single Infusion, Light Body, Batch Sparge
Total Grain Weight: 9 lbs 4.0 oz
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Name Description Step Temperat Step Time
Mash In Add 4.16 qt of water at 189.6 F 154.0 F 60 min
Sparge: Drain mash tun, Batch sparge with 1 steps (6.16gal) of 168.0 F water
Notes:
I am doing my first all grain batch this weekend and just wanted to get some last minute tips, pointers, critiques etc. Below is what BeerSmith2 kicked out and is telling me to do. Does this look good? I am using a 52 quart Coleman Xtreme Cooler with a SS Hose Braid inside and a 10 gallon SS Brew Kettle. I am going to try and have it ferment in the primary for 3-4 weeks at 65, then bottle. The only thing I have to control temps is the a big bucket that I can swap frozen water bottles in and out of. I am a little worried because it has been hot lately and I may be gone one weekend during those 3-4 weeks. Thanks. I can't wait to give this all grain thing a shot.
Style: Blonde Ale
TYPE: All Grain
Taste: (35.0)
Recipe Specifications
--------------------------
Boil Size: 5.96 gal
Post Boil Volume: 5.46 gal
Batch Size (fermenter): 5.00 gal
Bottling Volume: 4.50 gal
Estimated OG: 1.050 SG
Estimated Color: 4.2 SRM
Estimated IBU: 20.6 IBUs
Brewhouse Efficiency: 72.00 %
Est Mash Efficiency: 64.1 %
Boil Time: 60 Minutes
Ingredients:
------------
Amt Name Type # %/IBU
7 lbs Rahr Pale Malt (2 Row) US (2.0 SRM) Grain 1 75.7 %
1 lbs Vienna Malt (3.5 SRM) Grain 2 10.8 %
4.0 oz Caramel/Crystal Malt - 15L Grain 3 2.7 %
0.25 oz Magnum [14.10 %] - Boil 60.0 min Hop 4 14.2 IBUs
0.50 oz Cascade [6.40 %] - Boil 15.0 min Hop 6 6.4 IBUs
0.50 oz Amarillo [9.30 %] - Boil 0.0 min Hop 7 0.0 IBUs
1.00 Items Whirlfloc Tablet (Boil 15.0 mins) Fining 5 -
1.0 pkg California Ale (White Labs #WLP001) [50. Yeast 8 -
1 lbs Honey (1.0 SRM) Sugar 9 10.8 %
Mash Schedule: Single Infusion, Light Body, Batch Sparge
Total Grain Weight: 9 lbs 4.0 oz
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Name Description Step Temperat Step Time
Mash In Add 4.16 qt of water at 189.6 F 154.0 F 60 min
Sparge: Drain mash tun, Batch sparge with 1 steps (6.16gal) of 168.0 F water
Notes: