BigSky Montana
This is a very successful extract/grain clone of a wonderful Montana Nut Brown Ale - Ignore the specific gravity readings the program put in strange figures for some reason.
Brewer: | RIB 2 BREW - Richard Buchli | Email: | ribtoo@sky.net | |||||
Beer: | BigSky Montana | Style: | Nut Brown Ale | |||||
Type: | Extract w/grain | Size: | 5 gallons | |||||
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Bitterness: | 14 IBU | |||||
OG: | 1.062 | FG: | 1.016 | |||||
Alcohol: | 6.0% v/v (4.7% w/w) | |||||||
Water: | All water is Kansas City tap water that was pre-boiled, no other treatment. | |||||||
Grain: | 8 oz. DWC Caramunich 8 oz. UK Chocolate 4 oz. Carapils 2 oz. DWC Biscuit 2 oz. DWC Special B |
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Steep: | Specialty grains were steeped in a grain bag at 160 degrees for 30 minutes. |
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Boil: | 60 minutes | SG 1.104 | 3 gallons | |||||
6.6 lb. Northwestern Gold Malt Syrup 1 lb. Muntons Wheat DME |
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All hops were pellet in muslin bag |
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Hops: | 1 oz. Northern Brewer (6.7% AA, 60 min.) 1 oz. Willamette (aroma) |
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Yeast: | Wyeast(large)#1056-American Ale Yeast | |||||||
Log: | Initial fermentation appx. 4-5 days - transfer to secondary for 5-7 days to clarify - add 9/10's cup of dextrose boiled in 2 cups of water to prime - bottle and wait for 10-14 days - ENJOY! | |||||||
Tasting: | This is a wonderful smooth, rich and malty brew with a beautiful head. I really love the taste of this beer...let me know if you do too! |
Recipe posted 07/23/98.