After trying out Clown Shoes Eagle Claw Fist Imperial Amber I've decided that I'd like to make a beer of that style. Further I thought it would be fun to have a go at creating my own recipe, taking into account the info they provide about Eagle Claw Fist. Here is what I've come up with (all numbers from BeerSmith):
Imperial Amber
All grain
OG: 1.077
FG: 1.016
ABV: 8.09%
IBUs: 50.1
Color 16.4 SRM
Efficiency 60%
Malt:
17 lbs 13 oz (90.2%) UK 2-row 3.0 SRM
1 lb 14 oz (9.5%) Crystal 60
1 oz (0.3%) Black Patent
Hops:
.5 oz Centennial - 60 min (14.2 IBUs)
1 oz Centennial - 10 Min (10.3 IBUs)
1 oz Citra - 10 min (12.3 IBUs)
1 oz Simcoe - 10 min (13.4 IBUs)
Yeast
US-05
Mash at 152° for 60 min, batch sparge
This isn't meant to be a clone, just inspired by Eagle Claw fist. That being said, does this look reasonable for an Imperial Amber. Anything obvious I should change? In Particular, is that amount of Black Patent going to be too much? I know it is pretty powerful.
Also, I wasn't sure about the IBUs, I like hops, but this isn't supposed to be an IPA. I'm considering eliminating the 60 minute addition.
Also considering subbing Marris Otter for the UK 2 row.
I appreciate any feedback or suggestions. From there I guess I'll just have to brew it and see how it comes out.
Imperial Amber
All grain
OG: 1.077
FG: 1.016
ABV: 8.09%
IBUs: 50.1
Color 16.4 SRM
Efficiency 60%
Malt:
17 lbs 13 oz (90.2%) UK 2-row 3.0 SRM
1 lb 14 oz (9.5%) Crystal 60
1 oz (0.3%) Black Patent
Hops:
.5 oz Centennial - 60 min (14.2 IBUs)
1 oz Centennial - 10 Min (10.3 IBUs)
1 oz Citra - 10 min (12.3 IBUs)
1 oz Simcoe - 10 min (13.4 IBUs)
Yeast
US-05
Mash at 152° for 60 min, batch sparge
This isn't meant to be a clone, just inspired by Eagle Claw fist. That being said, does this look reasonable for an Imperial Amber. Anything obvious I should change? In Particular, is that amount of Black Patent going to be too much? I know it is pretty powerful.
Also, I wasn't sure about the IBUs, I like hops, but this isn't supposed to be an IPA. I'm considering eliminating the 60 minute addition.
Also considering subbing Marris Otter for the UK 2 row.
I appreciate any feedback or suggestions. From there I guess I'll just have to brew it and see how it comes out.