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Scottish Heather Ale

Brewer: Josh Jensen Email: -
Beer: Scottish Heather Ale Style: Scottish Export Ale
Type: All grain Size: 9 gallons
Color:
39 HCU (~18 SRM)
Bitterness: 28 IBU
OG: 1.056 FG: 1.015
Alcohol: 5.3% v/v (4.1% w/w)
Water: 1 tsp Gypsum in Sparge Water
Grain: 8 lb. Golden Promise
7 lb. 8 oz. British pale
1 lb. 4 oz. American Munich
14 oz. American crystal 60L
1 lb. Dextrine malt (Cara-Pils)
8 oz. Roasted barley
8 oz. Barley Hulls
Mash: 72% efficiency
Mash at 150°F for 30 minutes, raise to 156°F
for 30 minutes. Mash out.
Boil: 75 minutes SG 1.048 10.5 gallons
15 min - 2 whirlfloc tabs
10 min - 1 pound of Heather in grain bag
Hops: 1 oz. Northern Brewer (8.3% AA, 60 min.)
1 oz. Northern Brewer (8.3% AA, 20 min.)
1.2 oz. Hallertauer (4.1% AA, 5 min.)
Yeast: 1400 ml starter of WL Edinburgh Ale
Log: Brewed 8-17-03 for entering Comps, and Lulu's party
Carbonation: Force Carbonate to 2.4 vol.

Recipe posted 08/15/03.