#112MARCH 2013
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THIS BEER IS
A salted caramel popcorn Imperial Ale. Bourbon and Rum barrel aged, this 12.8% ale has complex and twisting flavours. Bitter caramel, wood, smoke, spice, treacle and vanilla are all present and intertwine against a smooth and lightly chewy mouthfeel. The salted caramel popcorn lends subtle hints of a smoky brininess.
BASICS
| VOLUME | 20L | 5.3gal |
| BOIL VOLUME | 25L | 6.6gal |
| ABV | 12.8% | |
| Target FG | 1020.0 | |
| Target OG | 1096.0 | |
| EBC | 109.0 | |
| SRM | 55.5 | |
| PH | 4.4 | |
| ATTENUATION LEVEL | 79.17% |
METHOD/TIMINGS
MASH TEMP
| 68°C | 154.4°F | 75mins |
FERMENTATION
| 21°C | 70°F |
TWIST
| Adding popped popcorn into the mash, then barrel ageing in fresh bourbon barrels |
INGREDIENTS
MALT
| Maris Otter | 6.56kg | 14.5lbs |
| Caramalt | 0.31kg | 0.7lbs |
| Munich | 1.25kg | 2.8lbs |
| Crystal 150 | 0.31kg | 0.7lbs |
| Popcorn | 0.01kg | 0.0lbs |
HOPS
| (g) | Add | Attribute | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sorachi Ace | 62.5g | Start | Bitter |
| Willamette | 25.0g | End | Flavour |
YEAST
- Wyeast 1272 - American Ale II
FOOD Pairing
- Crispy bacon on flat bread
- Glazed ham with crackling coating
- Popcorn caramel and chocolate cake
BREWER'S TIP
By soaking some oak chips in bourbon, then steeping in the beer you not only get an authentic Bourbon taste - the beer will also gain ABV! Add salt to taste, too much will totally ruin the balance of the beer.