#45MAY 2010
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THIS BEER IS
The second installation in the Abstrakt Concept beer line up. All the benefits of a malty biscuited red ale, layered with tons of hops. We recommend ageing this beer for 6 months. Try one now, and one for later.
BASICS
| VOLUME | 20L | 5.3gal |
| BOIL VOLUME | 25L | 6.6gal |
| ABV | 18.0% | |
| Target FG | 1010.0 | |
| Target OG | 1150.0 | |
| EBC | 57.0 | |
| SRM | 28.5 | |
| PH | 4.4 | |
| ATTENUATION LEVEL | 93.33% |
METHOD/TIMINGS
MASH TEMP
| 65°C | 149°F | 75mins |
FERMENTATION
| 22°C | 72°F |
TWIST
| Add white sugar to the fermentation to keep the yeast fermenting and produce more alcohol |
INGREDIENTS
MALT
| Extra Pale Maris Otter | 11.25kg | 24.8lbs |
| Caramalt | 0.13kg | 0.3lbs |
| Crystal 150 | 0.63kg | 1.4lbs |
| Dark Crystal | 0.44kg | 1.0lbs |
HOPS
| (g) | Add | Attribute | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinook | 18.8g | Start | Bitter |
| Centennial | 18.8g | Start | Bitter |
| Chinook | 12.5g | Middle | Bitter |
| Centennial | 12.5g | Middle | Bitter |
| Chinook | 62.5g | End | Flavour |
| Centennial | 62.5g | End | Flavour |
| Ahtanum | 62.5g | End | Flavour |
| Chinook | 175.0g | Dry Hop | Aroma |
| Centennial | 175.0g | Dry Hop | Aroma |
| Ahtanum | 150.0g | Dry Hop | Aroma |
YEAST
- Wyeast 1272 - American Ale II
FOOD Pairing
- Strong gorgonzola endive salad
- Sirloin steak with fresh salad
- Cinnamon poached pears
BREWER'S TIP
Leaving a large amount of hops in contact with the beer for extended periods will create some undesirable off flavours in the beer. If in doubt rack out to another vessel - then add more dry hops. Keep adding sugar until you hit the ABV.