Fat B******'s Wee Heavy Holiday Brew
Strong Scotch Ale • Extract • 5 gal
I wanted to brew a good holiday spice winter warmer. I hope this fits the bill. Partial Grain
September 2, 2006 pm 10:52pm
Ingredients (Extract, 5 gal)
- 0 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
- .5 lbs
Crystal Malt 40°L
Crystal Malt 40°L
Sweet, mild caramel flavor and a golden color. Use in light lagers and light ales.
- .5 lbs
Peat Smoked Malt
Peat Smoked Malt
Imparts a robust smokey flavor and aroma. Use in Scottish ales and Wee Heavies.
- 7 lbs
Dark Liquid; Alexanders
Dark Liquid; Alexanders
Colored using roasted malt to give a rich mocha flavor and aroma bringing individuality to mild, porter, and stout brews.
- 6 lbs
Liquid Amber Extract
Liquid Amber Extract
Amber is used predominantly in the production of medium-colored beers such as pale ales, IPAs, and bitters.
- 1 oz
East Kent Goldings - 5.0 AA% pellets; boiled 60 min
East Kent Goldings
Mild, slightly flowery.
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White Labs WLP028 Edinburgh Scottish Ale
White Labs WLP028 Edinburgh Scottish Ale
Scotland is famous for its malty, strong ales. This yeast can reproduce complex, flavorful Scottish style ales. This yeast can be an everyday strain, similar to WLP001. Hop character is not muted with this strain, as it is with WLP002.
Notes
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder 1/4 teaspoon Ginger powder 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 10 whole cloves Orange Zest from 2 oranges a couple of dashes of ground Allspice add last 15 minutes of boil.
Style (BJCP)
Category: 9 - Scottish and Irish Ale
Subcategory: E - Strong Scotch Ale
| Range for this Style | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Gravity: | 1.094 | 1.070 - 1.130 | |
| Terminal Gravity: | 1.021 | 1.018 - 1.056 | |
| Color: | 20.8 SRM | 14 - 25 | |
| Alcohol: | 9.7% ABV | 6.5% - 10% | |
| Bitterness: | 22.2 IBU | 17 - 35 |
