Silent Bob Stout

A hoppy, Pacific NW style stout.
Similar to Rogue Shakespeare Stout.

Brewer:	Brew Askew		Email:	lupomania@ecologyfund.net
Beer:	Silent Bob Stout		Style:	Foreign-Style Stout
Type:	All grain		Size:	5.55 gallons
Color:	189 HCU		Bitterness:	54 IBU
OG:	1.063		FG:	1.018
Alcohol:	5.8% v/v (4.6% w/w)
Water:	Calcium carbonate in mash 1 tsp
Grain:	10 lb. American 2-row 1 lb. British crystal 50-60L 1 lb. British chocolate 1 lb. Roasted barley 1 lb. Flaked barley
Mash:	70% efficiency
	156°F for 60 min. 1qt water per pound of grain. Sparge with 5 gallons water at 170°F
Boil:	75 minutes	SG 1.053	6.6 gallons
	irish moss at 15 min
Hops:	2 oz. Cascade (5.5% AA, 60 min.) .5 oz. Cascade (5.5% AA, 30 min.) .5 oz. Cascade (FWH) (5.5% AA, 20 min.) .5 oz. Cascade (5.5% AA, 15 min.) 1 oz. Cascade (aroma)
Yeast:	1084 Irish Ale (1qt Starter)
Log:	Primary fermentation 1 week Secondary 2-4 weeks
Carbonation:	Bottle Condition with 3/4 cup corn sugar
Tasting:	Tastes very good. Best when aged for 4-6 weeks.

Recipe posted 10/29/04.