It occurred to me this weekend that it’s been a while since I’ve posted recipes. This fall has been a little strange, as I’m trying a lot of new recipes out, either massive variations on an old recipe, or something I’ve never tried before.

First up is the Imperial Stout that’s on tap. It’s a variation on last year’s, with a large percentage of the base malt swapped out for Munich. I also used Crystal hops for finishing rather than Centennial. This was a 3-gallon recipe.

Recipe Overview

Fermentables
US 2-Row Malt 7.00 lb (54.9 %) In Mash/Steeped
German Munich Malt 4.00 lb (31.4 %) In Mash/Steeped
US Caramel 60L Malt 0.75 lb (5.9 %) In Mash/Steeped
US Chocolate Malt 0.75 lb (5.9 %) In Mash/Steeped
US Roasted Barley 0.25 lb (2.0 %) In Mash/Steeped

Hops
German Hallertauer Magnum (11.0 % alpha) 0.50 oz Loose Pellet Hops used First Wort Hopped
UK Golding (5.5 % alpha) 1.64 oz Loose Pellet Hops used 20 Min From End
US Crystal (3.5 % alpha) 1.18 oz Loose Pellet Hops used 20 Min From End

Yeast: Wyeast 1318-London Ale III

Next up was my take on Tasty McDole’s Janet Brown ale, an “Indian Brown Ale”. Mine was 100% Cascade in the mash and boil, with Centennial for dry-hops, along with some other grain substitutions and simplification. This was a 5-gallon recipe. Oh, and a side note, this hasn’t been kegged yet, but just from what I can see so far, this is a dark beer. Next time I’ll cut the chocolate malt in half.

Recipe Overview

Fermentables

UK Pale Ale Malt 9.00 lb (61.0 %) In Mash/Steeped
German Munich Malt 3.00 lb (20.3 %) In Mash/Steeped
UK Wheat Malt 1.00 lb (6.8 %) In Mash/Steeped
UK Dark Crystal 1.00 lb (6.8 %) In Mash/Steeped
UK Chocolate Malt 0.75 lb (5.1 %) In Mash/Steeped

Hops
US Cascade (4.5 % alpha) 2.00 oz Loose Pellet Hops used In Mash
US Cascade (4.5 % alpha) 2.00 oz Loose Pellet Hops used First Wort Hopped
US Cascade (4.5 % alpha) 2.00 oz Loose Pellet Hops used 10 Min From End
US Cascade (4.5 % alpha) 2.00 oz Loose Pellet Hops used At turn off
US Centennial (8.5 % alpha) 2.00 oz Loose Pellet Hops used Dry-Hopped

Yeast: Wyeast 1318-London Ale III

Last was a big pale ale, an imperial pale ale, if you will. Low IBUs, but big hop flavor and body. This is my first recipe using Victory malt, I’m really hoping it gives me that crackery-biscuity flavor I like so much. This was a 5-gallon recipe.

Fermentables
UK Pale Ale Malt 9.00 lb (65.5 %) In Mash/Steeped
UK Munich Malt 4.00 lb (29.1 %) In Mash/Steeped
US Victory Malt 0.75 lb (5.5 %) In Mash/Steeped

Hops
US Centennial (8.5 % alpha) 0.75 oz Loose Pellet Hops used First Wort Hopped
US Centennial (8.5 % alpha) 2.00 oz Loose Pellet Hops used Dry-Hopped

Yeast: Wyeast Pac-Man