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Russian Imperial Stout • All Grain • 5.5 gal
Have not yet brewed this but the recipe is solid
January 23, 2010 pm 02:15pm
Ingredients (All Grain, 5.5 gal)
- 13 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
- 0.66 lbs
Roasted Barley
Roasted Barley
Sweet, grainy, coffee flavor and a red to deep brown color. For porters and stouts.
- 0.66 lbs
American Chocolate Malt
American Chocolate Malt
Use in all types to adjust color and add nutty, toasted flavor. Chocolate flavor.
- 2.0 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.
- 0.66 lbs
American Black Patent
American Black Patent
Provides color and sharp flavor in stouts and porters.
- 1 lbs
Molasses
Molasses
Imparts strong sweet flavor. Use in stouts and porters.
- 1 oz
Magnum - 14.5 AA% pellets; boiled 60 min
Magnum
Bred in 1980 at Germany’s Hüll Hop Research Center, this high-alpha variety is renowned for its exceptionally large, heavy cones. Hallertauer Magnum delivers excellent yields and, like many Hüll-developed hops, boasts a strong resistance to disease.
- 1 oz
Nugget - 13.0 AA% whole; boiled 30 min
Nugget
This is very bitter and often used in medium to dark ales and lagers. Aroma is quite heavy and herbal.
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White Labs WLP001 California Ale
White Labs WLP001 California Ale
This yeast is famous for its clean flavors, balance and ability to be used in almost any style ale. It accentuates the hop flavors and is extremely versatile.
Style (BJCP)
Category: 13 - Stout
Subcategory: F - Russian Imperial Stout
| Range for this Style | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Gravity: | 1.087 | 1.075 - 1.115 | |
| Terminal Gravity: | 1.023 | 1.018 - 1.030 | |
| Color: | 36.0 SRM | 30 - 40 | |
| Alcohol: | 8.5% ABV | 8% - 12% | |
| Bitterness: | 83.6 IBU | 50 - 90 |
Discussion
looks good
2010-02-18 12:15am
sounds almost like a nasty black IPA. im gonna have to brew this one!!
looks good
2010-02-18 12:16am
sounds almost like a nasty black IPA. im gonna have to brew this one!!
Nice
2010-02-18 2:46pm
Let me know how it turns out, I plan on doing this recipe in about 2 weeks, I will post my results.
Molasses
2010-03-24 4:01am
At what part did you infuse the molasses? Boil? Primary? Other?
Molases
2010-03-24 4:10pm
Added the molases to the boil at the start. I will be bottling in 2 weeks. I will post the results.
Molases
2010-03-24 4:10pm
Added the molases to the boil at the start. I will be bottling in 2 weeks. I will post the results.
