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Early Start Imperial Stout

Getting an early start on Thanksgiving.

Brewer: Barking Spider Brewery Email: john.richardson@faa.gov
Beer: Early Start Imperial Stout Style: Imperial Stout
Type: All grain Size: 5 gallons
Color:
150 HCU (~46 SRM)
Bitterness: 72 IBU
OG: 1.094 FG: 1.025
Alcohol: 9.0% v/v (7.0% w/w)
Grain: 7 lb. American 2-row
1 lb. American Munich
2 lb. American crystal 60L
3 lb. Dextrine malt (Cara-Pils)
1 lb. British crystal 135-165L
4 oz. American chocolate
3 oz. American black patent
8 oz. Roasted barley
Mash: 65% efficiency
Boil: minutes SG 1.073 6.5 gallons
3 lb. Light dry malt extract
Hops: 1 oz. Cluster (7% AA, 60 min.)
1 oz. Saaz (3.8% AA, 60 min.)
1 oz. Cluster (7% AA, 45 min.)
1 oz. Saaz (3.8% AA, 45 min.)
1 oz. Hallertauer (3.8% AA, 30 min.)
1 oz. Hallertauer (3.8% AA, 15 min.)
Yeast: White Labs Dry Irish Ale in a big starter.

Recipe posted 04/18/09.