Guinness ala Skotrat 15 gallons

I have always been fascinated with Guinness Draught Stout and this
is just another attempt at making it...

Very nice and creamy on my Nitro Guinness tap.

Brewer:	skotrat		Email:	skotrat@mediaone.net
URL:	http://skotrat.dynip.com/skotrat
Beer:	Guinness ala Skotrat 15 gallons		Style:	Irish Dry Stout
Type:	All grain		Size:	15.5 gallons
Color:	164 HCU (~49 SRM)		Bitterness:	36 IBU
OG:	1.044		FG:	1.010
Alcohol:	4.4% v/v (3.5% w/w)
Grain:	16 lb. American 2-row 5 lb. Roasted barley 5 lb. Flaked barley
Mash:	77% efficiency
	2 step mash: 30 minutes @ 122f 90 minutes @ 152f 10 minutes @ 166f
Boil:	90 minutes	SG 1.034	20 gallons
Hops:	3.5 oz. Bullion (7.0% AA, 60 min.)
Yeast:	I used a 1/2 gallon starter of WYEAST Irish Ale yeast
Log:	I soured 1 liter of wort for the entire primary fermentation and added the soured at kegging time (14 days) I boiled the sour mash before adding equal amounts to each of the 3 cornies
Carbonation:	I low carbed (forced) with Co2 and served with my beverage mix at 35psi at 36f
Tasting:	Excellent roasty and creamy. A fine example of a classic dry Stout. Almost Guinness but not quite

Recipe posted 01/13/99.