Ol' Gimpy
American Barleywine • All Grain • 5 gal
A big, rich barkey wine with hints of oak, aging to perfection. Drinks well at a young age, but will only get better with time, Enjoy!
April 17, 2002 pm 05:37pm
Ingredients (All Grain, 5 gal)
- 14 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
- 1.5 lbs
Belgian Biscuit
Belgian Biscuit
Warm baked biscuit flavor and aroma. Increases body. Use in Belgian beers.
- .5 lbs
Belgian Caramunich
Belgian Caramunich
Caramel, full flavor, copper color. For Belgian ales, German smoked and bocks.
- .5 lbs
Belgian Caravienne
Belgian Caravienne
Belgian light crystal malt. Used in lighter Abbey or Trappist style ales.
- 2 lbs
Crystal Malt 80°L
Crystal Malt 80°L
Body and Richness. Distictive Nutty flavor and or sweet, smooth caramel flavor and a red to deep red color. For porters, old ales.
- .5 lbs
Belgian Aromatic
Belgian Aromatic
Imparts a big malt aroma. Use in brown ales, Belgian dubbels and tripels.
- .5 lbs
Light Brown Sugar
Light Brown Sugar
Imparts rich, sweet flavor. Use in Scottish ales, old ales and holiday beers.
- 1 oz
Columbus - 17.8 AA% whole; boiled 60 min
Columbus
Used mainly for bittering with some flavor qualities as well. Aroma is pleasant.
- 1 oz
Chinook - 16.0 AA% whole; boiled 30 min
Chinook
Spicy, Medium to Heavy.Very strong bittering ability used in all American ales and lagers. Aroma is very floral.
- 1 oz
Columbus - 17.8 AA% whole; boiled 10 min
Columbus
Used mainly for bittering with some flavor qualities as well. Aroma is pleasant.
- 1 oz
Chinook - 16.0 AA% whole; boiled 2 min
Chinook
Spicy, Medium to Heavy.Very strong bittering ability used in all American ales and lagers. Aroma is very floral.
- 1 oz
Centennial - 9.3 AA% whole; added dry to secondary fermenter
Centennial
Aromatic but acceptable for bittering. Medium aroma with floral and citrus tones. Good in medium to dark ales.
- 4 oz
French oak chips - (omitted from calculations)
French oak chips
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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.
Notes
Transfered to carboy w/ 4oz oak chips let sit 2-3 weeks, then bottle
Style (BJCP)
Category: 19 - Strong Ale
Subcategory: C - American Barleywine
| Range for this Style | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Gravity: | 1.078 | 1.080 - 1.120 | |
| Terminal Gravity: | 1.015 | 1.016 - 1.030 | |
| Color: | 22.4 SRM | 10 - 19 | |
| Alcohol: | 8.4% ABV | 8% - 12% | |
| Bitterness: | 124.1 IBU | 50 - 120 |
