Torbator

Brewer:	Bruce Grayson		Email:	bruce_1708@hotmail.com
Beer:	Torbator		Style:	Doppelbock
Type:	All grain		Size:	13 liters
Color:	53 HCU (~23 SRM)		Bitterness:	26 IBU
OG:	1.079		FG:	1.020
Alcohol:	7.6% v/v (6.0% w/w)
Grain:	4kg Munich 100g Chocolate 1kg Pale
Mash:	65% efficiency
Boil:	180 minutes	SG 1.051	20 liters
Hops:	10g Pacific Hallertau (8% AA, 60 min.) 5g Pacific Hallertau (8% AA, 30 min.) 10g Pacific Hallertau (8% AA, 15 min.) 10g Pacific Hallertau (aroma)
Tasting:	This beer gained 26 points out of 30 in September 2002. It's darker than what I expected, but it still passes light, showing a deep red hue. In June 2003, it's tasting EXACTLY how I'd like a bock to taste. It has that elusive (for me) background flavour, and it's just perfectly balanced. Next time, I won't be so heavy-handed with the hops. Either that, or I'll leave it for 12 months before tasting (not likely). I'll also halve the amount of chocolate malt, and zero-in on the colour. Other than that, it's great!

Recipe posted 06/14/03.