#27JUNE 2009
TOKYO RISING SUN - HIGHLAND Download BeerXML
THIS BEER IS
A forgotten gem in the deepest, darkest corner of the warehouse. Aged in a Highland whisky cask resulting in a viscous slow motion roller coaster of powdered cacao, hints of burning pirate ships, salted caramel, sharp berries and toasted marshmallow.
BASICS
| VOLUME | 20L | 5.3gal |
| BOIL VOLUME | 25L | 6.6gal |
| ABV | 13.2% | |
| Target FG | 1023.0 | |
| Target OG | 1125.0 | |
| EBC | 140.0 | |
| SRM | 71.0 | |
| PH | 4.4 | |
| ATTENUATION LEVEL | 81.60% |
METHOD/TIMINGS
MASH TEMP
| 65°C | 149°F | 75mins |
FERMENTATION
| 21°C | 70°F |
TWIST
| Cranberries | 25.0g | End |
| Jasmine | 25.0g | End |
| Dark muscavado sugar | 300.0g | Start |
| Oak chips soaked in highland whisky | 15.0g | Dry Hop |
INGREDIENTS
MALT
| Extra Pale | 7.60kg | 16.8lbs |
| Dark Crystal | 1.75kg | 3.9lbs |
| Chocolate | 0.50kg | 1.1lbs |
| Roasted Barley | 0.50kg | 1.1lbs |
HOPS
| (g) | Add | Attribute | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinook | 37.5g | Start | Bitter |
| Galena | 37.5g | Start | Bitter |
| Chinook | 37.5g | Middle | Bitter |
| Galena | 37.5g | Middle | Bitter |
| Galena | 25.0g | End | Flavour |
| First Gold | 25.0g | End | Flavour |
| Chinook | 25.0g | End | Flavour |
YEAST
- WLP099 Super High Gravity Ale
FOOD Pairing
- Chorizo cooked in red wine
- Rib eye steak with a compound butter
- Baked Alaska
BREWER'S TIP
Leave on wood for as long as you dare. If possible forget about it for four years.