#167OCTOBER 2014
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THIS BEER IS
A triple whammy of coffee from HasBean gives our 17th Abstrakt concept beer an intense and roasty, dark mocha character. We brewed with espresso in the mash, cafetiere in the boil, and whole roast beans in the whirlpool and the fermenter.
BASICS
| VOLUME | 20L | 5.3gal |
| BOIL VOLUME | 25L | 6.6gal |
| ABV | 10.7% | |
| Target FG | 1025.0 | |
| Target OG | 1105.0 | |
| EBC | 296.0 | |
| SRM | 150.0 | |
| PH | 4.3 | |
| ATTENUATION LEVEL | 76.19% |
METHOD/TIMINGS
MASH TEMP
| 65°C | 149°F | 75mins |
FERMENTATION
| 21°C | 70°F |
TWIST
| Coffee Beans | 25.0g | End |
| Coffee Beans | 25.0g | End |
| Dark muscavado sugar | 250.0g | End |
INGREDIENTS
MALT
| Pale | 9.00kg | 19.8lbs |
| Rye | 0.63kg | 1.4lbs |
| Amber | 0.38kg | 0.8lbs |
| Dark Crystal | 0.88kg | 1.9lbs |
| Roasted Barley | 0.25kg | 0.6lbs |
| Chocolate | 0.50kg | 1.1lbs |
| Carafa Special Type 1 | 0.25kg | 0.6lbs |
HOPS
| (g) | Add | Attribute | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 20.0g | Start | Bitter |
| Willamette | 50.0g | End | Flavour |
YEAST
- Wyeast 1272 - American Ale II
FOOD Pairing
- 12hr smoked brisket
- Chocolate pistachio cakes
- Dulce de leche
BREWER'S TIP
Use freshly ground coffee for the best aromatic hit.