#42MARCH 2010
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THIS BEER IS
Whisky cask-aged imperial scotch ale. Beer perfect for when the rain is coming sideways. Liquorice, plum and raisin temper the warming alcohol, producing a beer capable of holding back the Scottish chill.
BASICS
| VOLUME | 20L | 5.3gal |
| BOIL VOLUME | 25L | 6.6gal |
| ABV | 12.5% | |
| Target FG | 1020.0 | |
| Target OG | 1106.0 | |
| EBC | 84.0 | |
| SRM | 42.0 | |
| PH | 5.6 | |
| ATTENUATION LEVEL | 81.13% |
METHOD/TIMINGS
MASH TEMP
| 65°C | 149°F | 105mins |
FERMENTATION
| 11°C | 52°F |
TWIST
| Scottish Heather Honey | 62.5g | Middle |
| Add honey during the boil. After fermentation, age in a Scottish whisky cask | ||
INGREDIENTS
MALT
| Munich | 5.63kg | 12.4lbs |
| Flaked Oats | 1.88kg | 4.1lbs |
| Wheat | 1.88kg | 4.1lbs |
| Caramalt | 1.25kg | 2.8lbs |
| Crystal | 0.63kg | 1.4lbs |
| Dark Crystal | 0.63kg | 1.4lbs |
| Chocolate | 0.31kg | 0.7lbs |
| Peated | 0.13kg | 0.3lbs |
| Amber | 0.13kg | 0.3lbs |
| Brown | 0.13kg | 0.3lbs |
HOPS
| (g) | Add | Attribute | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saaz | 25.0g | Start | Bitter |
| First Gold | 31.3g | Start | Bitter |
YEAST
- Saflager S189
FOOD Pairing
- Kedgeree
- Scotch broth with sourdough bread
- Clootie dumpling
BREWER'S TIP
Authentic heather honey adds a beautiful floral top note that is unachievable any other way.