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Christmas Ale 2008

Merry Christmas & Happy Hanukkah to all.
Brewed 12/13/2008

Brewer: Barry Tingleff Email: beer_me2@msn.com
Beer: Christmas Ale 2008 Style: English Brown
Type: All grain Size: 11 gallons
Color:
50 HCU (~22 SRM)
Bitterness: 23 IBU
OG: 1.059 FG: 1.015
Alcohol: 5.6% v/v (4.4% w/w)
Water: All water is RO
Grain: 18 lb. Belgian pale
3.5 lb. American crystal 60L
1 lb. Dextrine malt (Cara-foam)
.5 lb. British chocolate
9 lb. Briess Anniversary 2-row
Mash: 56% efficiency
Mashed in at 165°F to rest at 153-155°F for 1 hour. Do iodine test for sacrification & mash out at 168°F
Boil: 60 minutes SG 1.054 12 gallons
All spices added last 10 min. of boil.
1 tsp. Corriander
1 tsp. Cardamom
1 tsp. fresh Nutmeg powder
1/2 tsp. whole cloves
1 1/2" stick Cinnamon
1 oz. Dried Sweet Orange Peel
1 Tbl Irish Moss Flakes
Hops: 2 oz. Kent Goldings (5.5% AA, 60 min.)
1 oz. Kent Goldings (5.5% AA, 30 min.)
Yeast: 1/2 Gal. starter Wyeast 1968 London ESB yeast. Hit with pure O2 thru S.S. stone for 2 min just prior to pitching.
Log: Ferment at 62-65°F until activity stops. Positive pressure in air lock in 3 hours after pitching.

Recipe posted 12/15/08.