- Recipe Type
- All Grain
- Yeast
- Safale S-05
- Batch Size (Gallons)
- 6.00
- Original Gravity
- 1.066
- Final Gravity
- not measured
- Boiling Time (Minutes)
- 60
- IBU
- 53.7
- Color
- 33.4
- Primary Fermentation (# of Days & Temp)
- 21 days @ 68°
- Secondary Fermentation (# of Days & Temp)
- cold-conditioned in the keg for ~1 month
- Tasting Notes
- Very smooth; well-balanced between roast and smoke characteristics.
GRAIN:
8.00# Marris Otter
5.00# Rauchmalt
0.75# Crystal 60L
0.75# Crystal 40L
0.75# Chocolate malt
0.50# Roasted barley
HOPS:
2.50 ounces Northern Brewer (8.0% AA), 60 minutes
MASH:
Single infusion; 60 minutes @ 154°
Recipe is based on 71% efficiency.
Recipe took a few weeks to mellow out in the keg post-fermentation. A little harsh/aggressive at first (hops and roast). 6-8 weeks in, developed a smooth, chewy, smokey, roasty, balanced character that was very well received even by several who are *not* necessarily fans of smoked beers.
EDIT: I should say, this is definately a *smoked* beer. I find it quite balanced for my tastes (and it was well-received), but someone seeking a beer that's more stout-first, smoked-second could easily sub out a pound, pound and a half of the rauchmalt for more base malt.
8.00# Marris Otter
5.00# Rauchmalt
0.75# Crystal 60L
0.75# Crystal 40L
0.75# Chocolate malt
0.50# Roasted barley
HOPS:
2.50 ounces Northern Brewer (8.0% AA), 60 minutes
MASH:
Single infusion; 60 minutes @ 154°
Recipe is based on 71% efficiency.
Recipe took a few weeks to mellow out in the keg post-fermentation. A little harsh/aggressive at first (hops and roast). 6-8 weeks in, developed a smooth, chewy, smokey, roasty, balanced character that was very well received even by several who are *not* necessarily fans of smoked beers.
EDIT: I should say, this is definately a *smoked* beer. I find it quite balanced for my tastes (and it was well-received), but someone seeking a beer that's more stout-first, smoked-second could easily sub out a pound, pound and a half of the rauchmalt for more base malt.