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Germanic Invasion

Brewer: BBQ Bob Email: bbqbob@bobsbeerandbbq.com
URL: http://bobsbeerandbbq.com
Beer: Germanic Invasion Style: Strong Scotch Ale
Type: All grain Size: 10 gallons
Color:
34 HCU (~17 SRM)
Bitterness: 30 IBU
OG: 1.075 FG: 1.008
Alcohol: 8.7% v/v (6.8% w/w)
Grain: 8 oz. British pale
20 lb. German Pilsner
2 lb. Wheat malt
2 lb. German Vienna
1 lb. Honey Malt
1 lb. American crystal 120L
1 lb. Dextrine malt (Cara-Pils)
1 lb. Belgian CaraMunich
1 lb. British crystal 70-80L
8 oz. Flaked barley
Mash: 68% efficiency
Mash in 152 for 60 min. sparge at 170
Boil: 60 minutes SG 1.058 13 gallons
Irish moss
Hops: 2.0 oz. Spalt (6.75% AA, 60 min.)
1.0 oz. Tettnanger (4.5% AA, 30 min.)
1.0 oz. Tettnanger (4.5% AA, 1 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 07/28/08.