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Experimentor Dunkel

Sharp Clove Aroma and Flavor at 4-8 wks after bottling.
Mellows nicely at about 12 weeks @ 62°F.

Brewer: Taras Email: dachsies4@hotmail.com
Beer: Experimentor Dunkel Style: -
Type: All grain Size: 6.25 gallons
Color:
15 HCU (~10 SRM)
Bitterness: 17 IBU
OG: 1.067 FG: 1.022
Alcohol: 5.8% v/v (4.6% w/w)
Water: 1/2 bottled spring water; 1/2 distilled water
Grain: 5 lb. 4 oz. American 2-row
7 lb. 8 oz. Wheat malt
10 oz. German Munich
10 oz. Belgian CaraMunich
1 oz. Karafa I
9 oz. Oat Hulls
Mash: 80% efficiency
Mash-in with 19 qts. @ 165°F to an adjusted mash temperature of 150°F. Hold for 90'.
Mash-out @ 172°F for 5 min and sparge with 20 qts @ 170°F
Adjust volume as needed to get initial boil volume of 7.25 gal.
Boil: 90 minutes SG 1.056 7.5 gallons
DO NOT ADD IRISH MOSS!
Hops: .5 oz. Hallertauer (4.0% AA, 90 min.)
.9 oz. Hallertauer (4% AA, 60 min.)
Yeast: WLP380 White Labs Hefeweizen IV
WLP023 White Labs Burton Ale
Log: 7 days primary fermentation @ 68°F (Caution - Extremely Vigorous!!!)
14 days secondary fermentation @ 62°F
Carbonation: Bottled with 1 1/4 c. Laaglander Extra Light DME. Initially Conditioned for 4 weeks @ 62°F.
Tasting: I picked up the wrong yeast (Burton Ale WLP023) by accident, then added the Hefeweizen IV when I discovered the mistake. It added a nice complex finish.

Recipe posted 04/21/02.