Steadfast Stout
Russian Imperial Stout • All Grain • 5.25 gal
its in primary, took off right away. looking to let this one age at least a year
December 22, 2008 am 10:24am
Ingredients (All Grain, 5.25 gal)
- 15.25 lbs
English 2-row Pale
English 2-row Pale
All English Ales. Workhorse of British Brewing. Infusion Mash.
- .75 lbs
German Vienna
German Vienna
Increases malty flavor, provides balance. Use in Vienna, Märzen and Oktoberfest.
- 1 lbs
British Dark Crystal
British Dark Crystal
Sweet caramel flavor, mouthfeel. For porters, stouts, old ales and any dark ale.
- .6 lbs
Roasted Barley
Roasted Barley
Sweet, grainy, coffee flavor and a red to deep brown color. For porters and stouts.
- .6 lbs
American Black Patent
American Black Patent
Provides color and sharp flavor in stouts and porters.
- .75 lbs
Barley Flaked
Barley Flaked
Helps head retention, imparts creamy smoothness. For porters and stouts.
- 1.25 oz
Chinook - 14.4 AA% whole; boiled 75 min
Chinook
Spicy, Medium to Heavy.Very strong bittering ability used in all American ales and lagers. Aroma is very floral.
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Wyeast 1028 London Ale™
Wyeast 1028 London Ale™
Rich with a dry finish, minerally profile, bold and crisp, with some fruitiness.
Notes
Made a starter night before, 2 oz light dme and 800 ml water.
Style (BJCP)
Category: 13 - Stout
Subcategory: F - Russian Imperial Stout
| Range for this Style | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Gravity: | 1.090 | 1.075 - 1.115 | |
| Terminal Gravity: | 1.024 | 1.018 - 1.030 | |
| Color: | 31.2 SRM | 30 - 40 | |
| Alcohol: | 8.8% ABV | 8% - 12% | |
| Bitterness: | 75.2 IBU | 50 - 90 |
Discussion
WOW!!!!
2010-03-01 6:55pm
Patients was the key. Brewed it over a year ago, just kegged it and wow, had solid head before I carbonated it, and the flavor is right on. By far my best brew.
