#75JANUARY 2012
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THIS BEER IS
A cherry imperial stout aged in ex- sherry whisky barrels. Based on the classic German Schwarzwald (Black Forest) dessert. Intense dark fruit flavours of cherry, plum, raisin and currant, coupled with deep bitter chocolate, espresso and a full- bodied coffee and cream character.
BASICS
VOLUME | 20L | 5.3gal |
BOIL VOLUME | 25L | 6.6gal |
ABV | 11.3% | |
Target FG | 1020.0 | |
Target OG | 1098.0 | |
EBC | 164.0 | |
SRM | 83.0 | |
PH | 4.4 | |
ATTENUATION LEVEL | 79.59% |
METHOD/TIMINGS
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65°C | 149°F | 60mins |
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20°C | 68°F |
INGREDIENTS
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Extra Pale | 10.00kg | 22.0lbs |
Carafa Special Type 2 | 1.88kg | 4.1lbs |
Flaked Oats | 1.88kg | 4.1lbs |
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(g) | Add | Attribute | |
---|---|---|---|
Saaz | 125.0g | Start | Bitter |
Saaz | 37.5g | End | Flavour |
Lactose | 125.0g | Middle | Flavour |
Sour Cherries | 187.5g | Middle | Flavour |
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- Wyeast 1272 - American Ale II
FOOD Pairing
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- Pheasant pateĢ
- Roast duck in a cherry glaze
- Chocolate torte with a dark fruit compote
BREWER'S TIP
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To mimic the sherry cask ageing character, soak some oak chips in sherry for 48 hours then steep them in the beer after primary fermentation has finished.