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Strong Scotch Ale
BJCP 2008 – 09E
OG
1.060
FG
1.010
SRM
22.1
ABV
7.0%
IBU
36.9
Batch #
2007-06
Batch Size
5.25
gal
Brew Date
February 18, 2007
Tap Date
August 25, 2008
BU/GU
0.61
ABW
5.2%
Kcal
196
12 oz
Real Extract
4.8° P
Attenuation
82.3%
apparent
67.3%
real
Fermentables
Scottish Golden Promise
11.25
lbs
|
83.3%
Type
Grain
83.3%
British Crystal Malt
1.00
lbs
|
7.4%
Type
Grain
Origin
United Kingdom
Color
55.0-60.0 SRM
PPG
35.0
Info
Sweet caramel flavor, adds mouthfeel and head retention. For pale or amber ales.
7.4%
British Dark Crystal Malt
0.50
lbs
|
3.7%
Type
Grain
Origin
United Kingdom
Color
145.0-188.0 SRM
PPG
36.0
Info
Sweet caramel flavor, mouthfeel. For porters, stouts, old ales and any dark ale.
3.7%
British Roasted Barley
0.25
lbs
|
1.9%
Type
Grain
Origin
United Kingdom
Color
500.0 SRM
PPG
40.0
Info
Dry, roasted flavor, amber color. For stouts, porters and Scottish ales.
Brown Sugar (Dark)
0.50
lbs
|
3.7%
3.7%
Hops
1.00 oz
Progress
6.5%
75 min
Boil
1.00 oz
Fuggle
4.2%
30 min
Boil
Non-Fermentables
1 tsp.
Gypsum
Water Agent
Boil
60 min
1/4 tsp.
Irish Moss
Spice
Boil
15 min
Yeasts
1 pkg
Edinburgh Ale
WLP028
White Labs
Mash Profile
Infusion
Ideal Grain Temp
75°F
Ideal Tun Temp
75°F
Ideal Sparge Temp
168°F
Ideal PH
5.20
Mash Steps
Step 1
Infusion
60 min
154°F
Step 2
Sparge 1
20 min
168°F
Step 3
Sparge 2
20 min
168°F
Fermentation and Aging
7 days
Primary
62°F
7 days
Secondary
62°F
28 days
Age
40°F
General Info
Derived from a recipe in
Clone Brews
for Smuttynose Scotch-Style Ale.
Procedure
Single infusion mash.
Draw off 1 gallon of mixture and carmelize by boiling down to 1/2 gallon. Add to kettle.
Bring to boil.
Add hops and boil 60 minutes.
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