Geoff Humphrey's BrewBlog > Recipes > Vader [Specialty Beer]

Style:

Category:	Specialty Beer
Number:	23A

A harmonious marriage of ingredients, processes and beer. The key attributes of the underlying style (if declared) will be atypical due to the addition of special ingredients or techniques; do not expect the base beer to taste the same as the unadulterated version. Judge the beer based on the pleasantness and harmony of the resulting combination. The overall uniqueness of the process, ingredients used, and creativity should be considered. The overall rating of the beer depends heavily on the inherently subjective assessment of distinctiveness and drinkability.

Commercial Examples: Bell’s Rye Stout, Bell’s Eccentric Ale, Samuel Adams Triple Bock and Utopias, Hair of the Dog Adam, Great Alba Scots Pine, Tommyknocker Maple Nut Brown Ale, Great Divide Bee Sting Honey Ale, Stoudt’s Honey Double Mai Bock, Rogue Dad’s Little Helper, Rogue Honey Cream Ale, Dogfish Head India Brown Ale, Zum Uerige Sticke and Doppel Sticke Altbier, Yards Brewing Company General Washington Tavern Porter, Rauchenfels Steinbier, Odells 90 Shilling Ale, Bear Republic Red Rocket Ale, Stone Arrogant Bastard.

OG	FG	ABV	Bitterness	Color (SRM/EBC)
Varies	Varies	Varies	Varies	Varies

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Yield:

10 gallons

Color (SRM/EBC):

30.3/59.7

Bitterness (Calc):

62.9 IBU (Rager)

BU/GU:

0.86

Calories:

241 (12 ounces)

ABV:

7.6%

ABW:

5.9%

OG:	1.073
OG (Plato):	17.74° P
FG:	1.016
FG (Plato):	4.08° P
Real Extract:	6.55° P
App. Atten.:	77%
Real Atten.:	63.1%

Method:	All Grain
Source:	Geoff Humphrey

Enter desired final yield (volume):

gallons

11.00 pounds

British Maris Otter Pale Malt

Color (L):	2.2 °L
Info/Use:	Premium base malt for any beer. Good for pale ales.

42.7% of grist

8.00 pounds

American Pale Malt (2-Row)

Color (L):	1.8 °L
Info/Use:	Smooth, less grainy, moderate malt flavor. Basic malt for all beer styles.

31.1% of grist

3.00 pounds

American Munich Malt

Color (L):	10 °L
Info/Use:	Sweet, toasted flavor and aroma. For Oktoberfests and malty styles.

11.7% of grist

1.00 pounds

Crystal Malt 40L

Color (L):	40 °L
Info/Use:	Sweet, mild caramel flavor and a golden color. Use in light lagers and light ales.

3.9% of grist

1.00 pounds

Crystal Malt 120L

Color (L):	120 °L
Info/Use:	Pronounced caramel flavor and a red color. For stouts, porters and black beers.

3.9% of grist

1.00 pounds

British Pale Chocolate

Color (L):	200 °L
Info/Use:	Used in darker beers such as porters and stouts to add color and richness. May be used in preference to chocolate malt when less color from the grains is desired and a grain with milder flavors is needed.

3.9% of grist

0.75 pounds

German Carafa III De-Husked Malt

Color (L):	500 °L
Info/Use:	De-husked for a less bitter taste. Great for use in Dark beers, Stouts, Altbier, and Bockbier. The unique de-husked barley adds aroma, color and body, with a milder smoother flavor that can be achieved with whole grains.

2.9% of grist

25.75 pounds

Total Grain Weight (Water Amounts

Water Amounts

Target Final Boil Volume:	10 gallons
Evaporation Rate:	1.5 gallons per hour
Boil Time:	90 minutes
Runoff Volume Needed:	12.7 gallons	10 gallons (final boil volume) ÷ 0.96 (cooling) + 2.3 gallons (boil evaporation)
Grain Amount:	25.8 pounds
Grain Absorbtion:	5.5 gallons
Total Water Needed:	19.2 gallons	12.7 gallons (runoff) + 5.5 gallons (grain absorbtion) + 1 gallons (equip. loss)
Mash Water Needed:	8.6 gallons	based on 1.33 quarts per pound of grain
Sparge Water Needed:	10.6 gallons	19.2 gallons (total water) – 8.6 gallons (mash water)

)

100% of grist

2.00 pounds

Demerara Sugar

1.50 ounces

Magnum

Region:	Germany
AAU Range:	12 - 14%
Notes:	Clean bittering hop. Bred at the Hop Research Institute in Hull, Germany.
Typical Use:	Bittering.
Substitution:	Columbus, Nugget, Northern Brewer
Example:	Lager, Pilsner, Stout

12.5% Pellets @ 60 minutes
Type: Bittering
Use: Boil

18.8 AAUs

2.00 ounces

Willamette

Region:	United States
AAU Range:	4 - 7%
Notes:	Mild, spicy, grassy, floral aroma.
Typical Use:	Aroma, finishing, dry hopping.
Substitution:	Fuggles
Example:	English-style Ale, Porter

4.5% Pellets @ 30 minutes
Type: Bittering and Aroma
Use: Boil

9 AAUs

2.00 ounces

Golding

Region:	United States, Canada
AAU Range:	4 - 6%
Notes:	Version of Kent Goldings grown in the United States.
Typical Use:	Aroma.
Substitution:	Kent Goldings
Example:	English-style Ale, ESB, Pale Ale

4.5% Leaf @ 30 minutes
Type: Bittering and Aroma
Use: Boil

9 AAUs

1.00 ounces

Willamette

Region:	United States
AAU Range:	4 - 7%
Notes:	Mild, spicy, grassy, floral aroma.
Typical Use:	Aroma, finishing, dry hopping.
Substitution:	Fuggles
Example:	English-style Ale, Porter

4.5% Pellets @ 15 minutes
Type: Aroma
Use: Boil

4.5 AAUs

1.00 ounces

Golding

Region:	United States, Canada
AAU Range:	4 - 6%
Notes:	Version of Kent Goldings grown in the United States.
Typical Use:	Aroma.
Substitution:	Kent Goldings
Example:	English-style Ale, ESB, Pale Ale

4.5% Leaf @ 15 minutes
Type: Aroma
Use: Boil

4.5 AAUs

1.00 ounces

Willamette

Region:	United States
AAU Range:	4 - 7%
Notes:	Mild, spicy, grassy, floral aroma.
Typical Use:	Aroma, finishing, dry hopping.
Substitution:	Fuggles
Example:	English-style Ale, Porter

4.5% Pellets @ 1 minutes
Type: Aroma
Use: Boil

4.5 AAUs

1.00 ounces

Golding

Region:	United States, Canada
AAU Range:	4 - 6%
Notes:	Version of Kent Goldings grown in the United States.
Typical Use:	Aroma.
Substitution:	Kent Goldings
Example:	English-style Ale, ESB, Pale Ale

4.5% Leaf @ 1 minutes
Type: Aroma
Use: Boil

4.5 AAUs

2.00 ounces

Willamette

Region:	United States
AAU Range:	4 - 7%
Notes:	Mild, spicy, grassy, floral aroma.
Typical Use:	Aroma, finishing, dry hopping.
Substitution:	Fuggles
Example:	English-style Ale, Porter

4.5% Pellets @ 0 minutes
Type: Aroma
Use: Dry Hop

9 AAUs

11.50 ounces

Total Hop Weight

63.8 AAUs

Total Boil Time:	90 minutes

Total Boil Time:

90 minutes

Name:	London Ale
Manufacturer:	Wyeast
Product ID:	1028
Type:	Ale
Flocculation:	Medium
Attenuation:	75%
Temperature Range:	60–72°F
Amount:	2000 ml

Single infusion mash at 154ºF for 60 min (all grains minus Carafa). Add Carafa III to mash and sparge at 170ºF - Sinimar can be used instead in the kettle before boil. 90 minute boil. Add hops according to schedule. Add sugar at 15 minutes until flame out. Dry hop in secondary.

Single infusion mash at 154ºF for 60 min (all grains minus Carafa).

Add Carafa III to mash and sparge at 170ºF - Sinimar can be used instead in the kettle before boil.

90 minute boil.

Add hops according to schedule.

Add sugar at 15 minutes until flame out.

Dry hop in secondary.

Primary:	7 days @ 70° F
Secondary:	14 days @ 70° F
Age:	42 days @ 50° F

An English IPA with a color black as night. Hop wallop up front with roasty/chocolaty notes in the finish. Experimental beer.

An English IPA with a color black as night. Hop wallop up front with roasty/chocolaty notes in the finish. Experimental beer.

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