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Black Arrogant Matt-Nerd Ale

An arrogant bastard clone, blacked out with carafa II.

Brewer: Matthew R. Email: mathstew@gmail.com
Beer: Black Arrogant Matt-Nerd Ale Style: American Strong Ale
Type: All grain Size: 11 gallons
Color:
110 HCU (~37 SRM)
Bitterness: 144 IBU
OG: 1.066 FG: 1.010
Alcohol: 7.2% v/v (5.7% w/w)
Water: RO water with gypsum/chalk added to balance pH at ~5.2.
Grain: 19 lb. American Pale
3.0 lb. Belgian Special B
1.5 lb. Carafa II
Mash: 86% efficiency
150*F for 60 minutes. 10 minute mashout at 168*F.
Boil: 90 minutes SG 1.052 14 gallons
Wirfloc tab at 15 minutes. Wyeast yeast nutrient added at 15 minutes.
Hops: 1.51 oz. Chinook (13% AA, 90 min.)
2.52 oz. Chinook (13% AA, 45 min.)
2.52 oz. Chinook (13% AA, 15 min.)
2.52 oz. Chinook (13% AA, 0 min.)
Yeast: WLP007, 5.5 quart starter (OG 1.040) built up on stirplate.
Carbonation: 2.3 volumes Keg: 12.5 psi @ 45°F

Recipe posted 09/20/16.