#50NOVEMBER 2010
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THIS BEER IS
This Cranachan Imperial Stout was inspired by the famous Scottish dessert, and brewed with a mountain of dark malts, loads of oats, Scottish heather honey and local raspberries. The beer was then transferred to oak casks to mature for 6 months.
BASICS
| VOLUME | 20L | 5.3gal |
| BOIL VOLUME | 25L | 6.6gal |
| ABV | 11.6% | |
| Target FG | 1022.0 | |
| Target OG | 1110.0 | |
| EBC | 265.0 | |
| SRM | 132.5 | |
| PH | 5.2 | |
| ATTENUATION LEVEL | 80.00% |
METHOD/TIMINGS
MASH TEMP
| 65°C | 149°F | 90mins |
FERMENTATION
| 19°C | 66°F |
TWIST
| Lactose | 125.0g | |
| Scottish Heather Honey | 125.0g | |
| Raspberries | 187.5g |
INGREDIENTS
MALT
| Extra Pale Maris Otter | 10.00kg | 22.0lbs |
| Carafa Special Type 1 | 1.88kg | 4.1lbs |
| Flaked Oats | 1.88kg | 4.1lbs |
| Crystal 150 | 0.94kg | 2.1lbs |
| Dark Crystal 350 | 0.94kg | 2.1lbs |
HOPS
| (g) | Add | Attribute | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuggles | 125.0g | Start | Bitter |
| Fuggles | 37.5g | End | Flavour |
YEAST
- Champagne
FOOD Pairing
- Aged cheddar with honey and raspberry chutney
- Rich beef stew with winter vegetables and a dash of honey
- Scottish raspberry cranachan parfait
BREWER'S TIP
Lactose - or milk sugar - is un-fermentable. It adds a creamy mouthfeel to the beer. Experiment by using different types of honey for altered flavour profiles.