Alisdair's Terror of the Ewes
Strong Scotch Ale • Partial Mash • 5 gal
Brewing this with a specific friend in mind, it will suit him to a T.
July 18, 2007 pm 02:17pm
Ingredients (Partial Mash, 5 gal)
- 2 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.
- 1 lbs
Golden Naked Oats
Golden Naked Oats
Huskless oat crystal malt. Exotic ingredient for subtle nutty difference. This malt lends a sweet berry-nut flavor. Use at a rate of 4-15% of the total grist to deliver a deep golden hue with light caramel flavors as well as a creamy, satin finish.
- 0.5 lbs
English Chocolate Malt
English Chocolate Malt
Dark malt that gives a rich red or brown color and nutty flavor. Use for: Brown ales, porters, some stouts Maintains some malty flavor, not as dark as roasted malt.
- 0.25 lbs
British Black Patent
British Black Patent
Dry, burnt, chalky character. Use in porters, stouts, brown ales and dark lagers.
- 3 lbs
Dry Amber; Muntons
Dry Amber; Muntons
Used predominantly in the production of medium-colored beers such as pale ales, IPAs, and bitters.
- 3.5 lbs
Light; John Bull
Light; John Bull
Made from Lager malt, it will add body and character to any light brew. Light malt extract will impart rich flavor compounds, ensure an excellent fermentation, and improve the clarity.
- 2 lbs
Honey
Honey
Imparts sweet and dry taste. For honey and brown ales. Also: specialty ales.
- 1.5 oz
Northdown - 7.5 AA% pellets; boiled 60 min
Northdown
Mellow English higher alpha-acid hop.
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Wyeast 1728 Scottish Ale™
Wyeast 1728 Scottish Ale™
Ideally suited for Scottish-style ales, and high gravity ales of all types.
Style (BJCP)
Category: 9 - Scottish and Irish Ale
Subcategory: E - Strong Scotch Ale
| Range for this Style | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Gravity: | 1.082 | 1.070 - 1.130 | |
| Terminal Gravity: | 1.019 | 1.018 - 1.056 | |
| Color: | 26.1 SRM | 14 - 25 | |
| Alcohol: | 8.4% ABV | 6.5% - 10% | |
| Bitterness: | 36.7 IBU | 17 - 35 |
Discussion
I can't wait!
2007-08-17 11:37am
I will be bottling this on Aug. 22nd. I tasted it a week ago, and it was smooth, rich, and not too sweet. Giving it an extra week or two will make it a little drier.
Worth the wait
2007-08-30 1:54pm
This is great! A little stronger than I would have like, but goes down smooth!
