Torbator

Brewer: Bruce Grayson Email: bruce_1708@hotmail.com
Beer: Torbator Style: Doppelbock
Type: All grain Size: 13 liters
Color:
53 HCU (~23 SRM)
Bitterness: 26 IBU
OG: 1.079 FG: 1.020
Alcohol: 7.6% v/v (6.0% w/w)
Grain: 4kg Munich
100g Chocolate
1kg Pale
Mash: 65% efficiency
Boil: 180 minutes SG 1.051 20 liters
Hops: 10g Pacific Hallertau (8% AA, 60 min.)
5g Pacific Hallertau (8% AA, 30 min.)
10g Pacific Hallertau (8% AA, 15 min.)
10g Pacific Hallertau (aroma)
Tasting: This beer gained 26 points out of 30 in September 2002. It's darker than what I expected, but it still passes light, showing a deep red hue. In June 2003, it's tasting EXACTLY how I'd like a bock to taste. It has that elusive (for me) background flavour, and it's just perfectly balanced. Next time, I won't be so heavy-handed with the hops. Either that, or I'll leave it for 12 months before tasting (not likely). I'll also halve the amount of chocolate malt, and zero-in on the colour. Other than that, it's great!

Recipe posted 06/14/03.