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Imp-OAT-ent Ale

This porter has served me well twice! It goes way to fast. I need to upgrade to 10 gallons.

Brewer: Clbe Email: cbrowne@interaccess.com
URL: http://clbe.net
Beer: Imp-OAT-ent Ale Style: Robust Porter
Type: All grain Size: 3 gallons
Color:
148 HCU (~46 SRM)
Bitterness: 32 IBU
OG: 1.068 FG: 1.008
Alcohol: 7.8% v/v (6.1% w/w)
Water: Well water. No analysis yet. Boiling water leaves a calcium or carbonate film on the sides of the pot. PH was too high for mash so I added what acid I had - lemon juice.
Grain: 5 lb. American 2-row
1 lb. Belgian biscuit
1 lb. American crystal 60L
1 lb. American chocolate
1 lb. Flaked oats
Mash: 65% efficiency
Single step infusion at 155° for 90 minutes. Mashout at 170 for 15. Sparge at 170 for 90.
Boil: 60 minutes SG 1.068 3 gallons
Hops: .25 oz. Northern Brewer (9% AA, 60 min.)
.25 oz. Northern Brewer (9% AA, 45 min.)
.5 oz. Cascade (6% AA, 30 min.)
Yeast: Wyeast 1056. 1 quart starter at 1.020.
Log: Primary for 10 days.
Secondary in 3 gallon corny.
Carbonated and server in same corny. First 3 pints had yeast... all good after that.
Carbonation: 2.5 volumes Keg: 12.3 psi @ 40°F
Tasting: Mash runnings had definite lemon flavor.
After primary, flavor was a bit strange. Maybe the lemon?
After chill and carbonation... quite good. Thick brew from the oats. Interesting tang from the lemon. I like this!

Recipe posted 02/08/01.