#259JANUARY 2016
TROPIC THUNDER Download BeerXML
THIS BEER IS
Tropic Thunder is the winner of the first ever #HomeBrewDog competition; the brainchild of Tom Doyle, this beer was the highest rated of the 307 beers that were tasted. A full-bodied and complex stout loaded with chocolate, mocha and roasty flavours, finishing with a vibrant burst of orange.
BASICS
| VOLUME | 7L | 1.8gal |
| BOIL VOLUME | 20L | 5.3gal |
| ABV | 25.0% | |
| Target FG | 1020.0 | |
| Target OG | 1074.0 | |
| EBC | 170.0 | |
| SRM | 86.4 | |
| PH | 4.2 | |
| ATTENUATION LEVEL | 72.97% |
METHOD/TIMINGS
MASH TEMP
| 65°C | 149°F | 75mins |
FERMENTATION
| 19°C | 66°F |
TWIST
| Orange Peel | 20.0g | Whirlpool |
INGREDIENTS
MALT
| Propino Pale | 3.80kg | 8.4lbs |
| Crystal 150 | 0.30kg | 0.7lbs |
| Dark Crystal 350 | 0.05kg | 0.1lbs |
| Cara Aroma | 0.30kg | 0.7lbs |
| Brown | 0.50kg | 1.1lbs |
| Chocolate | 0.20kg | 0.4lbs |
HOPS
| (g) | Add | Attribute | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnum | 2.0g | Start | Bitter |
| Hallertauer Mittelfrüh | 20.0g | Start | Bitter |
| First Gold | 10.0g | Start | Bitter |
| Hallertauer Mittelfrüh | 7.0g | End | Flavour |
YEAST
- Wyeast 1272 - American Ale II
FOOD Pairing
- Steak and Kidney Pie
- Pork Carnitas
- Chocolate orange brownies
BREWER'S TIP
If you are feeling adventurous, and haven’t guzzled your whole batch upon first tasting it, try mulling this like you would a wine or cider. Cinnamon and clove will really lend themselves to the flavour of Tropic Thunder and mulled beer is definitely cooler than the usual offerings at a winter gathering.