Lightning Arse

Strong Scotch Ale BJCP 2008 – 09E

OG
1.060
FG
1.020
SRM
16.7
ABV
6.3%
IBU
23.3
Batch #
2007-21
Batch Size
5.25 gal
Brew Date
July 22, 2007
Tap Date
September 30, 2007
BU/GU
0.39
ABW
4.2%
Kcal
202 12 oz
Real Extract
6.8° P
Attenuation
65.3% apparent
53.7% real

Fermentables

Scottish Golden Promise
11.25 lbs|87.3%
Type
Grain
87.3%
British Amber Malt
1.00 lbs|7.8%
Type
Grain
Origin
United Kingdom
Color
35.0 SRM
PPG
54.0
Info
Roasted malt used in British milds, old ales, brown ales, nut brown ales.
7.8%
British Dark Crystal Malt
0.50 lbs|3.9%
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.
3.9%
British Roasted Barley
0.13 lbs|1%
Type
Grain
Origin
United Kingdom
Color
500.0 SRM
PPG
40.0
Info
Dry, roasted flavor, amber color. For stouts, porters and Scottish ales.

Hops

1.30 oz
Fuggle 4.2%
90 min Boil

Yeasts

1 pkg
Edinburgh AleWLP028
White Labs

Mash Profile Infusion

Ideal Sparge Temp
169°F

Mash Steps

Step 1
Infusion60 min
154°F
Step 2
Sparge60 min
168°F

Fermentation and Aging

14 days
Primary
66°F
14 days
Secondary
66°F
56 days
Age
66°F

General Info

Derived from a recipe from Clone Brews for Smuttynose Scotch-Style Ale. Not really a Strong Scotch...more of a 90 shilling.

Procedure

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