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Das Bock
My first attempt at anything resembling Optimator, but backing off on the strength to make it easier to drink in warmer weather.
| Brewer: | DrKennyP | Email: | kennyag@charter.net | |||||
| Beer: | Das Bock | Style: | Bock | |||||
| Type: | Extract w/grain | Size: | 5.0 gallons | |||||
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Bitterness: | 13 IBU | |||||
| OG: | 1.072 | FG: | 1.020 | |||||
| Alcohol: | 6.7% v/v (5.3% w/w) | |||||||
| Water: | Reverse osmosis at my local Culligan store | |||||||
| Grain: | 1 lb. Belgian aromatic 2 oz. American chocolate |
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| Steep: | 30 minute steep of grain | |||||||
| Boil: | 50 minutes | SG 1.144 | 2.5 gallons | |||||
| 9 lb. 5 oz. Light malt extract | ||||||||
| Hops: | 1.5 oz. Mt. Hood (4.5% AA, 60 min.) 0.5 oz. Mt. Hood (4.5% AA, 30 min.) |
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| Yeast: | WLP 833 from a two day starter | |||||||
| Log: | Boiled up on 3/4/08, racked on 3/14/08, still in carboy. Will bottle in a few days. | |||||||
| Tasting: | Based on Bock styles would increase bitterness and color somewhat, but happy with this first attempt. Maybe a little sweeter than anticipated. Also would like to add some toasted notes with some other specialty grains. | |||||||
Recipe posted 03/24/08.