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O' Brother Bourbon-Aged BW

A group project to fill a Bourbon barrel with Barleywine for flavoring.
Recipe from Sean Hagerty and Chris Buchanan

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Beer: O' Brother Bourbon-Aged BW Style: Barley Wine
Type: All grain Size: 55 gallons
Color:
24 HCU (~13 SRM)
Bitterness: 77 IBU
OG: 1.120 FG: 1.025
Alcohol: 12.3% v/v (9.6% w/w)
Water: Gypsum and 25% distilled water to increase mash efficiency.
Grain: 200 lb. American 2-row
11 lb. American victory
11 lb. American crystal 60L
Mash: 75% efficiency
Mash temp 150°F for 60 minutes Sparge temp 168°
Boil: 90 minutes SG 1.088 75 gallons
12 lb. Honey
Yeast nutrient last 10 min of boil.
Hops: 22 oz. Chinook (12% AA, 90 min.)
22 oz. Kent Goldings (5% AA, 20 min.)
Yeast: Chico 1056 yeast slury from St. Louis microbrewery
Oxygen used to aerate wort
Log: Fermentation temp 65°F to prevent fusel alcohol production
Carbonation: Style range: 1.3-2.3 atmospheres

Recipe posted 12/05/06.