#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
MASH TEMP
| 65°C | 149°F | 60mins |
FERMENTATION
| 20°C | 68°F |
INGREDIENTS
MALT
| Extra Pale | 10.00kg | 22.0lbs |
| Carafa Special Type 2 | 1.88kg | 4.1lbs |
| Flaked Oats | 1.88kg | 4.1lbs |
HOPS
| (g) | Add | Attribute | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saaz | 125.0g | Start | Bitter |
| Saaz | 37.5g | End | Flavour |
| Lactose | 125.0g | Middle | Flavour |
| Sour Cherries | 187.5g | Middle | Flavour |
YEAST
- Wyeast 1272 - American Ale II
FOOD Pairing
- Pheasant pateĢ
- Roast duck in a cherry glaze
- Chocolate torte with a dark fruit compote
BREWER'S TIP
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.