#43APRIL 2010
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THIS BEER IS
Hardcore IPA with raspberries aged in Caol Ila casks.
Full-bodied and compelling, the robust malt base provides an initial layer of honey, cinnamon and biscuity malt sweetness. Soon the Scottish berries are in on the act, a dominating tug of war between sweet and tart with an overbearing zest. As the beer slips back across your tongue the hops demand and definitely get your attention. At 100 IBUs the bitterness smashes into the back of your throat as the resinous, spiced orange peel flavours add depth to the berry fruitiness.
BASICS
| VOLUME | 20L | 5.3gal |
| BOIL VOLUME | 25L | 6.6gal |
| ABV | 9.2% | |
| Target FG | 1014.0 | |
| Target OG | 1083.0 | |
| EBC | 19.5 | |
| SRM | 9.8 | |
| PH | 4.4 | |
| ATTENUATION LEVEL | 83.13% |
METHOD/TIMINGS
MASH TEMP
| 65°C | 149°F | 90mins |
FERMENTATION
| 19°C | 66°F |
INGREDIENTS
MALT
| Pale | 8.13kg | 17.9lbs |
| Crystal 150 | 0.28kg | 0.6lbs |
| Caramalt | 0.56kg | 1.2lbs |
HOPS
| (g) | Add | Attribute | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 50.0g | Start | Bitter |
| Centennial | 50.0g | Start | Bitter |
| Columbus | 12.5g | Middle | Flavour |
| Centennial | 12.5g | Middle | Flavour |
| Columbus | 37.5g | End | Flavour |
| Centennial | 37.5g | End | Flavour |
| Simcoe | 37.5g | End | Flavour |
YEAST
- Wyeast 1272 - American Ale II
FOOD Pairing
- Strong blue cheese
- Cranachan
- Chicago style hot links
BREWER'S TIP
Soak some oak chips in Caol Ila whisky to get barrel character. Freeze raspberries before adding them to secondary.