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Caveman's Mancave Stout

My tribute to Guinness.

Brewer: Chris Ungvarsky Email: -
Beer: Caveman's Mancave Stout Style: Irish Dry Stout
Type: All grain Size: 5.5 gallons
Color:
140 HCU (~44 SRM)
Bitterness: 36 IBU
OG: 1.043 FG: 1.010
Alcohol: 4.3% v/v (3.4% w/w)
Water: 2 tsp gypsum, 1 tbs 5.2 Stabilizer in mash.
Grain: 6 lb. Maris Otter
1 lb. 8 oz. Roasted barley
1 lb. 8 oz. Flaked barley
Mash: 75% efficiency
Strike water at 167°F using 1.3 quarts per pound of grain. Hold at 153°F for 60 min. Continuous sparge with 175°F water to collect 7.5 gal in brewpot.
Boil: 60 minutes SG 1.032 7.5 gallons
Hops: 1 oz. Kent Goldings (5% AA, 60 min.)
1 oz. Kent Goldings (5% AA, 30 min.)
Yeast: Danstar Nottingham
Log: Primary fermentation at 60-65°F for 7-14 days.
Secondary fermentation at 60-65°F for 10 days.

On brew day, take 1 pint Guinness, pour into bowl, loosely cover and allow to sit at room temperature to sour over 3-4 days. Once Guinness has soured, boil and freeze. Add soured beer to secondary fermenter to get that trademark Guinness sour taste.
Carbonation: Keg and serve through stout faucet with 75% Nitrogen 25% CO2 blend.

Recipe posted 01/11/13.