
Mr. Old Peculier
Old Ale • All Grain • 10 gal
If you like a "true" British Ale and enjoy the more traditional Ales with a high OG, than this one is for you!
December 19, 2001 pm 07:18pm
Ingredients (All Grain, 10 gal)
- 15 lbs
Maris Otter Pale
Maris Otter Pale
An English thoroughbred and a favored choice of malt for many brewers. Simpsons' Maris Otter has a rich and nutty flavor and despite its small, berry size has a strong husk. This malt delivers predictable brewhouse performance with modest, yet consistent extracts. Brewers can expect good runoffs with clear wort.
- 2 lbs
Crystal Malt 120°L
Crystal Malt 120°L
Pronounced caramel flavor and a red color. For stouts, porters and black beers.
- .5 lbs
British Black Patent
British Black Patent
Dry, burnt, chalky character. Use in porters, stouts, brown ales and dark lagers.
- 1 lbs
Torrified Wheat
Torrified Wheat
Helps head retention and mouthfeel, used in some pale ales.
- 4 lbs
White Table Sugar (Sucrose)
White Table Sugar (Sucrose)
Common household table/baking sugar. Lightens flavor and body of beer. Can contribute a cider-like flavor to the beer if not cold-fermented or used in large quantities.
- 2.2 oz
Fuggle - 5.7 AA% pellets; boiled 90 min
Fuggle
Mild. Mainly used for finishing and dry hopping especially pale ales, porters, and stouts. Aroma is mild and pleasant, spicy, and soft.
- 1.4 oz
Challenger - 6.5 AA% pellets; boiled 90 min
Challenger
Popular bittering hop used primarily in British ales and lagers. Mild to moderate aroma, but quite spicy.
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Wyeast 3766 Cider
Wyeast 3766 Cider
Crisp dry fermenting yeast with big, fruity finish. Creates a nice balance for all types of apples, pears and other fruit or fermentables. Allows fruit character to dominate the profile.
Style (BJCP)
Category: 19 - Strong Ale
Subcategory: A - Old Ale
Range for this Style | |||
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Original Gravity: | 1.065 | 1.060 - 1.090 | ![]() |
Terminal Gravity: | 1.016 | 1.015 - 1.022 | ![]() |
Color: | 21.6 SRM | 10 - 22 | ![]() |
Alcohol: | 6.3% ABV | 6% - 9% | ![]() |
Bitterness: | 55.1 IBU | 30 - 60 | ![]() |
Discussion
How'd it come out ?
2002-09-23 5:11pm
Tony, I brewed "Old Man Theakston" on 9-2-02 and it has been in the bottle for one day. I was wondering how your's came out? Paul.