Thought that I would post a little introduction. I've used HBT as a resource for quite awhile now to research my plans for homebrewing, and just finally brewed my first ever batch this past Saturday!
The brew is an AG sweet stout - of sorts!
I'm fermenting it with Wyeast 3787 Trappist High Gravity with some candi syrup in there to stiffen it up. I only achieved about 70% efficiency but that's because it was getting late and I ran the sparge a bit fast.
Speaking of getting late - that's where it gets its name - Galaxy Stout. Racked into the fermenter around 3 AM by the light of the stars.
A pic of the ferment, about 12 hours in:
And, the 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: 6.25 gallons
Efficiency: 70%
STATS:
Original Gravity: 1.070
Final Gravity: 1.017
ABV (standard): 6.98%
IBU (tinseth): 35.04
SRM (morey): 40
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 Sugar - Dark (7%)
1 lb - Belgian Candi Sugar - 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
The brew is an AG sweet stout - of sorts!
I'm fermenting it with Wyeast 3787 Trappist High Gravity with some candi syrup in there to stiffen it up. I only achieved about 70% efficiency but that's because it was getting late and I ran the sparge a bit fast.
Speaking of getting late - that's where it gets its name - Galaxy Stout. Racked into the fermenter around 3 AM by the light of the stars.
A pic of the ferment, about 12 hours in:
And, the 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: 6.25 gallons
Efficiency: 70%
STATS:
Original Gravity: 1.070
Final Gravity: 1.017
ABV (standard): 6.98%
IBU (tinseth): 35.04
SRM (morey): 40
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 Sugar - Dark (7%)
1 lb - Belgian Candi Sugar - 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
