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Ben Franklin's ale(Poor Richard's)

Ben Franklin's ale - also known as Poor Richards Ale

Brewer: Tinman Email: carykirkmeyer@yahoo.com
Beer: Ben Franklin's ale(Poor Richard's) Style: English Old/Strong Ale
Type: All grain Size: 5.5 gallons
Color:
86 HCU (~32 SRM)
Bitterness: 30 IBU
OG: 1.063 FG: 1.018
Alcohol: 5.8% v/v (4.5% w/w)
Water: local non treated
Grain: 7 lb. 0 oz. American 2-row
1 lb. 8 oz. Belgian biscuit
0 lb. 1.5 oz. British black patent
0 lb. 12 oz. Roasted barley
2 lb. 0 oz. Flaked corn
Mash: 70% efficiency
154° for 60 mins
Boil: 90 minutes SG 1.049 7 gallons
1 lb. 8 oz. Molasses
Irish moss at 10 mins. add molasses at 15 mins.
Hops: .8 oz. Kent Goldings (5% AA, 60 min.)
.64 oz. Kent Goldings (5% AA, 45 min.)
.64 oz. Kent Goldings (5% AA, 30 min.)
Yeast: wyeast 1968 or 1728

Recipe posted 08/27/10.