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Nessie

One Monster of A Wee Heavy. This mythical ale will dazzle you with her extreme maltiness.

Brewer: BBQ Bob Email: bbqbob@bobsbeerandbbq.com
Beer: Nessie Style: Strong Scotch Ale
Type: All grain Size: 5.5 gallons
Color:
58 HCU (~24 SRM)
Bitterness: 25 IBU
OG: 1.109 FG: 1.030
Alcohol: 10.2% v/v (8.0% w/w)
Grain: 18 lb. 0 oz. British pale
1 lb. American victory
8 oz. Roasted barley
8 oz. Flaked barley
4 oz. Peated malt
Mash: 68% efficiency
Mash in @ 156 for 60 min. mash out @170
Boil: 90 minutes SG 1.080 7.5 gallons
2 lb. Honey
Irish moss at 10 min. to go
Hops: 1.5 oz. Kent Goldings (5% AA, 60 min.)
.5 oz. Kent Goldings (5% AA, 30 min.)
Yeast: WLP028 Edinburgh Scottish Ale Yeast
Scotland is famous for its malty, strong ales. This yeast can reproduce complex, flavorful Scottish style ales. This yeast can be an everyday strain, similar to WLP001. Hop character is not muted with this strain, as it is with WLP002.
Attenuation: 70-75%
Flocculation: Medium
Optimum Fermentation Temperature: 65-70°F
Does not ferment well less than 62°F
Alcohol Tolerance: Medium-High

Recipe posted 04/09/09.