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Cougill Common

Brewer: Eric Cougill Email: -
Beer: Cougill Common Style: California Common
Type: All grain Size: 5.4 gallons
Color:
20 HCU (~12 SRM)
Bitterness: 46 IBU
OG: 1.054 FG: 1.012
Alcohol: 5.4% v/v (4.2% w/w)
Water: Indinapolis City Water.
Campden Tablet to eliminate Clorine/Chloramine.
Calcium (ppm) 84
Magnesium (ppm) 27
Alkalinity as CaCO3 320
Sodium (ppm) 44
Chloride (ppm) 68
Sulfate (ppm) 66
Water pH 7.54
Grain: 6 lb. American 2-row
6 oz. Bries victory
6 oz. Bries Special Roast
1 lb. American crystal 60L
3 lb. American 6-row
Mash: 75% efficiency
Single Infusion @ 158°
8.4ml Lactic Acid added to mash to meet desired RA of 53
Mash thickness (qt/lb) 2.55
Batch Sparge @ 180°
3.3ml Lactic Acid added to sparge water.
Boil: 60 minutes SG 1.041 7 gallons
1 Whirlfloc tablet added with 20Min remaining
Hops: 21g Northern Brewer (10.5% AA, 60 min.)
12g Northern Brewer (10.5% AA, 20 min.)
12g Northern Brewer (10.5% AA, 10 min.)
Yeast: YEAST STRAIN: 2112 | California Lager™

Particularly suited for producing 19th century-style West Coast beers. Retains lager characteristics at temperatures up to 65° F, (18° C) and produces malty, brilliantly clear beers. This strain is not recommended for cold temperature fermentation.

Origin:
Flocculation: high
Attenuation: 67-71%
Temperature Range: 58-68° F (14-20° C)
Alcohol Tolerance: approximately 9% ABV
Carbonation: 2.6 volumes Corn Sugar: 125g for 5 gallons @ 62°F

Recipe posted 02/24/10.