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Wee Heavy scotch ale (partial)

Sweet, brown and candy-like, the addition of malt extract to a hot wort pot allows you to caramelize the sugars for a more complex taste.

Brewer: John Scott Brock Email: -
Beer: Wee Heavy scotch ale (partial) Style: Scottish Heavy Ale
Type: Partial mash Size: 5.5 gallons
Color:
58 HCU (~24 SRM)
Bitterness: 5 IBU
OG: 1.134 FG: 1.035
Alcohol: 12.8% v/v (10.0% w/w)
Grain: 4 lb. American 6-row
4 lb. German Munich
1.25 lb. American crystal 20L
1.25 lb. American crystal 60L
1.25 lb. Belgian CaraMunich
1.25 lb. Belgian CaraVienne
Mash: 80% efficiency
Boil: 60 minutes SG 1.184 4 gallons
10 lb. Light malt extract
Hops: 1 oz. Kent Goldings (5% AA, 60 min.)
Yeast: Wyyeast American ale, washed and re-pitched from yeast cake in primary fermenter of earlier batch.

Recipe posted 12/25/13.