Recipe for Redhook Double Black Stout?
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Brewmando
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I have a mini-mash kit from Austin Homebrew that I'll start this weekend.
Red Hook Double Black Stout (AHS)
Red Hook Double Black Stout (AHS)
Recipe Type: Mini-mash
Yeast: White Labs California Ale 001
Batch Size (Gallons): 5.25
Soaking Time (Minutes: 45
Boiling Time (Minutes): 60
Primary Fermentation (# of Days & Temp): 7 @ 68'
Beer Profile
Estimated Original Gravity: 1.069 SG
Estimated Final Gravity: 1.016 SG
Estimated Alcohol by Volume: 6.943 %
Ingredients
Amount Item Type
1.25 lb Chocolate Malt
0.75 lb Pale Ale Malt
0.50 lb Black Roasted Barley
0.50 lb Black Patent Malt
1.00 lb Crystal 60L Malt
4.50 lb Amber Extract
3.00 lb Wheat Extract
2.50 oz Northern Brewer hops, 60 minutes
1.50 oz Cascade hops, flame out
2x White Labs California Ale 001
15.00 oz Expresso (brewed), secondary
Soak grains 45 minutes in 2.5 gallons water at 155%.
Pour 2 qts water at 170% over bag, remove bag.
Add extract, boil for 60 minutes.
7 days primary.
7 days secondary
28 days bottled
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SWMBO's choice.
In primary. Ready 30 May 2010.
Yeast: White Labs California Ale 001
Batch Size (Gallons): 5.25
Soaking Time (Minutes: 45
Boiling Time (Minutes): 60
Primary Fermentation (# of Days & Temp): 7 @ 68'
Beer Profile
Estimated Original Gravity: 1.069 SG
Estimated Final Gravity: 1.016 SG
Estimated Alcohol by Volume: 6.943 %
Ingredients
Amount Item Type
1.25 lb Chocolate Malt
0.75 lb Pale Ale Malt
0.50 lb Black Roasted Barley
0.50 lb Black Patent Malt
1.00 lb Crystal 60L Malt
4.50 lb Amber Extract
3.00 lb Wheat Extract
2.50 oz Northern Brewer hops, 60 minutes
1.50 oz Cascade hops, flame out
2x White Labs California Ale 001
15.00 oz Expresso (brewed), secondary
Soak grains 45 minutes in 2.5 gallons water at 155%.
Pour 2 qts water at 170% over bag, remove bag.
Add extract, boil for 60 minutes.
7 days primary.
7 days secondary
28 days bottled
***********
SWMBO's choice.
In primary. Ready 30 May 2010.
First bottle was opened last night. Very smooth with a distinct espresso finish. I expect SWMBO will keep Red Hook Double Black Espresso Stout as a regular in the rotation.
drummerguysteve
Well-Known Member
This is by far my favorite coffee recipe. It tastes just like the original, and I'm glad to be able to make it on my own. I can't find this beer anywhere in stores anymore.
Thanks!
Thanks!
I queried Redhook, and their Beer Guru replied that they have no current plans to bring Double Black Espresso Stout back.
drummerguysteve
Well-Known Member
That amazes me. Redhook is in my neck of the woods, and they used to give out samples of the double-black stout on their brewery tours, and it always seemed like such a hit.
drummerguysteve
Well-Known Member
I'd like to report that this beer came out very close to how I remember the original! I love it, and it's a big hit with my coffee-loving, dark-beer hating friends. Thanks for giving me access to a beer that I've missed for quite some time.
xyxysdaddy
Member
Surprised not more folks have commented here... I'm new to homebrewing but have pretty much always been a devoted Red Hook guy. My first batch was a RedHook ESB clone, then did a Belgian Wheat, next up is the Portsmouth Brewery Oatmeal Stout, and by batch five I WILL have done this Double Black... been years since I've had one.
samc
Well-Known Member
It's the best Stout I've ever brewed.
Ok, it's the only Stout I've ever brewed. Split it with a neighbor who loved it as well.
Ok, it's the only Stout I've ever brewed. Split it with a neighbor who loved it as well.
xyxysdaddy
Member
Did you have the luxury of trying the original? One of the more unique beer experiences I've ever had. Of course this is coming from a guy who'd drink piss labeled Red Hook and call it great.
samc
Well-Known Member
Trader Joe's had a batch of it 1-2 years ago, so I bought a few. It was good, the fresh brewed clone was better.
drummerguysteve
Well-Known Member
Wish I had found it when it was at reader joes. It was perfect fresh from the brewery, but most times a fresh brewed batch at home is even better.
samc
Well-Known Member
I never added the espresso to my batch, didn't need it for my tastes.
I've started the yeast for my second batch. This is my first repeat. SWMBO requested it with no variation.
This variation is an adaptation because of leftovers and change of vendors and their package sizes.
Recipe Type: Mini-mash
Yeast: White Labs California Ale 001
Batch Size (Gallons): 5.25
Soaking Time (Minutes: 45
Boiling Time (Minutes): 60
Primary Fermentation (# of Days & Temp): 7 @ 68'
Beer Profile
Estimated Original Gravity: 1.069 SG
Estimated Final Gravity: 1.016 SG
Estimated Alcohol by Volume: 6.943 %
Ingredients
Amount Item Type
1.25 lb Chocolate Malt
0.75 lb 2-Row Malt
0.50 lb Black Roasted Barley
0.50 lb Black Patent Malt
1.00 lb Crystal 60L Malt
9 oz White Wheat
3.3 lb Amber LME
2.58 lb Bavarian Wheat DME
1 lb Amber DME
2.50 oz Northern Brewer (60 minutes)
1.50 oz Cascade (0 minutes)
White Labs California Ale 001
7 days primary.
15.00 oz Expresso (brewed)
7 days secondary
28 days bottled
***********
SWMBO's choice.
First taste 27 February 2016.
Recipe Type: Mini-mash
Yeast: White Labs California Ale 001
Batch Size (Gallons): 5.25
Soaking Time (Minutes: 45
Boiling Time (Minutes): 60
Primary Fermentation (# of Days & Temp): 7 @ 68'
Beer Profile
Estimated Original Gravity: 1.069 SG
Estimated Final Gravity: 1.016 SG
Estimated Alcohol by Volume: 6.943 %
Ingredients
Amount Item Type
1.25 lb Chocolate Malt
0.75 lb 2-Row Malt
0.50 lb Black Roasted Barley
0.50 lb Black Patent Malt
1.00 lb Crystal 60L Malt
9 oz White Wheat
3.3 lb Amber LME
2.58 lb Bavarian Wheat DME
1 lb Amber DME
2.50 oz Northern Brewer (60 minutes)
1.50 oz Cascade (0 minutes)
White Labs California Ale 001
7 days primary.
15.00 oz Expresso (brewed)
7 days secondary
28 days bottled
***********
SWMBO's choice.
First taste 27 February 2016.
