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Wee Heady

Belhaven Wee Heavy copy

Brewer: m&c Email: -
Beer: Wee Heady Style: Strong Scotch Ale
Type: All grain Size: 5 Imp. gal.
Color:
86 HCU (~32 SRM)
Bitterness: 23 IBU
OG: 1.065 FG: 1.018
Alcohol: 6.0% v/v (4.7% w/w)
Water: Edinburgh salts
Grain: 9 lb. American 2-row
8 oz. American crystal 90L
8 oz. Dextrine malt (Cara-Pils)
8 oz. American chocolate
8 oz. Roasted barley
8 oz. Smoked
Mash: 65% efficiency
1.33qt/lb; 158°F; 60mins; double batch sparge
Boil: 75 minutes SG 1.054 6 Imp. gal.
1 lb. Brown sugar
2 lb. Light malt extract
Boil over direct flame for caramelization
Hops: 1 oz. Northern Brewer (7.1% AA, 75 min.)
Yeast: 1728 Scottish Ale Yeast.
Log: Primary for 2-3 weeks 55-60°F; condition for 6+ weeks @ <50°F

Recipe posted 09/17/04.