Hand of Doom
Russian Imperial Stout • Extract • 5 gal
One and Done
March 25, 2011 pm 04:49pm
Ingredients (Extract, 5 gal)
- 1 lbs
American Black Roast
American Black Roast
Adds a heavy roast flavor and dark color.
- .5 lbs
American Chocolate Malt
American Chocolate Malt
Use in all types to adjust color and add nutty, toasted flavor. Chocolate flavor.
- 1 lbs
Special B - Caramel malt; Dingemans
Special B - Caramel malt; Dingemans
The darkest of the Belgian crystal malts, Dingemans Special B will impart a heavy caramel taste and is often credited with the raisin-like flavors of some Belgian Abbey ales. Larger percentages (greater than 5%) will contribute a dark brown-black color and fuller body.
- 1 lbs
Crystal Malt 120°L
Crystal Malt 120°L
Pronounced caramel flavor and a red color. For stouts, porters and black beers.
- 2 lbs
American 2-row
American 2-row
Yields a slightly higher extract than Six Rox brewers Malt. Tends to give a smoother, less grainy flavored beer. Some brewers claim they can detect a significant difference in flavor. Lower protein and will yield a lower color than Six-Row Brewers Malt
- 1 lbs
Black Roasted Barley
Black Roasted Barley
Unmalted roasted grain, it is the backbone of many stouts. Imparts a sharp acrid flavor characteristic of dry stouts. Gives "dryness" to a stout or porter ,more so than regular Roasted Barley.
- 7.75 lbs
Dry Light Extract
Dry Light Extract
White color, mild flavor. Will produce lagers and Pilseners and can also be used to produce darker beers when used in conjunction with colored malts. Made of pale malt.
- .5 lbs
Oats Flaked
Oats Flaked
Belgian White Ale(wit), other specialty beers.
- 1 oz
Warrior® - 17.2 AA% pellets; boiled 60 min
Warrior®
New hop with much potential. Very stable.
- .5 oz
Chinook - 11.0 AA% pellets; boiled 60 min
Chinook
Spicy, Medium to Heavy.Very strong bittering ability used in all American ales and lagers. Aroma is very floral.
- .5 oz
Chinook - 11.0 AA% pellets; boiled 30 min
Chinook
Spicy, Medium to Heavy.Very strong bittering ability used in all American ales and lagers. Aroma is very floral.
- 2 tbsp
Yeast Nutrient (AKA Fermax) - (omitted from calculations)
Yeast Nutrient (AKA Fermax)
Helps yeast stay active during fermentation
-
White Labs WLP004 Irish Stout
White Labs WLP004 Irish Stout
This is the yeast from one of the oldest stout producing breweries in the world. It produces a slight hint of diacetyl, balanced by a light frui|iness and slight dry crispness. Great for Irish ales, stouts, porters, browns, reds and a very interesting pal
Notes
A 1L starter was made 24h before pitching. OG was 1.096
Style (BJCP)
Category: 13 - Stout
Subcategory: F - Russian Imperial Stout
| Range for this Style | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Gravity: | 1.098 | 1.075 - 1.115 | |
| Terminal Gravity: | 1.026 | 1.018 - 1.030 | |
| Color: | 43.7 SRM | 30 - 40 | |
| Alcohol: | 9.6% ABV | 8% - 12% | |
| Bitterness: | 112.9 IBU | 50 - 90 |
Discussion
It's a sipper
2011-06-23 11:50am
Took a while to mellow in the keg but now a great sipping RIS.
