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Phat Tyre
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| Brew Date: |
November 25, 2007 |
| Tap Date: |
January 02, 2008 |
| Yield: |
5.5 gallons |
| Calories: |
172 (12 ounces) |
| Conditioning: |
Keg |
| ABV: |
5.1% |
| ABW: |
4% |
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| Batch No: |
72 |
| OG: |
1.052 |
| OG (Plato): |
12.86° P |
| FG: |
1.014 |
| FG (Plato): |
3.57° P |
| Real Extract: |
5.25° P |
| App. Atten.: |
72.2% |
| Real Atten.: |
59.2% |
| Status: |
On Tap |
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| Method: |
Extract |
| Cost: |
$35 |
| Northern Brewer's Phat Tyre kit; James brewed same 11 days prior. |
01/02/08 - on tap in new 4 up kegerator in basement. Awesome. 01/27/08 - tasting awesome; even Dwyer likes it. Keg may have minor gas-post leak. 02/18/08 - has gone a little flat, since I took the gas off; still tastes great! the keg it's in must leak somewhere... |
| Extracts |
| 6.60 pounds |
LME - Amber |
76.7% of grist |
| 1.00 pounds |
DME - Extra Light |
11.6% of grist |
| 7.60 pounds |
Total Extract Weight |
88.4% of grist |
| Grains |
| 0.50 pounds |
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5.8% of grist |
| 0.50 pounds |
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5.8% of grist |
| 1.00 pounds |
Total Grain Weight |
11.6% of grist |
| Miscellaneous Ingredients (Non-Fermentable) |
| 1.0 tsp |
Irish Moss @ 15 minutes (Boil) |
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| 1.0 tbs |
Gypsum @ 60 minutes (Boil) |
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| Hops |
| 1.00 ounces |
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4.5 AAUs |
| 0.50 ounces |
Hallertauer Hersbrucker
| Region: |
Germany |
| AAU Range: |
2 - 5% |
| Notes: |
Pleasant, spicy, mild, noble, earthy aroma. |
| Typical Use: |
Aroma, finishing. |
| Substitution: |
Hallertauer Mittelfrueh, Mt. Hood, Liberty, Crystal, NZ Hallertau Aroma |
| Example: |
Lager, Pilsner, Bock, Wheat; Wheathook Wheaten Ale; German style lagers |
4.2% Pellets @ 15 minutes Type: Aroma Use: Aroma |
2.1 AAUs |
| 0.50 ounces |
Hallertauer Hersbrucker
| Region: |
Germany |
| AAU Range: |
2 - 5% |
| Notes: |
Pleasant, spicy, mild, noble, earthy aroma. |
| Typical Use: |
Aroma, finishing. |
| Substitution: |
Hallertauer Mittelfrueh, Mt. Hood, Liberty, Crystal, NZ Hallertau Aroma |
| Example: |
Lager, Pilsner, Bock, Wheat; Wheathook Wheaten Ale; German style lagers |
4.2% Pellets @ 5 minutes Type: Aroma Use: Aroma |
2.1 AAUs |
| 2.00 ounces |
Total Hop Weight |
8.7 AAUs |
| Yeast |
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Wyeast Fat Tire VSS, #1792 — Liquid — 900 ml |
| Mash Type: |
Infusion |
| Grain Amt. |
1 pounds |
| PPG: |
60 |
| Efficiency: |
173.84% |
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| Grain Temp. |
70° F |
| Tun Temp. |
70° F |
| Sparge Amt. |
5 gallons |
| Sparge Temp. |
160° F |
| Equip. Adj.? |
True |
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| Step |
Description |
Temp. |
Time |
| Steep |
Steeping grains for 20 @ 153 |
153° F |
20 min. |
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| Source: |
Charles Town local |
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| Primary: |
7 days @ 65° F |
| Secondary: |
10 days @ 65° F |
| 45-50 = Outstanding |
30-37 = Very Good |
14-20 = Fair |
| 38-44 = Excellent |
21-29 = Good |
00-13 = Problematic |
| Aroma: |
9 out of 12 |
nice balance, no over powerful hops; bit o'belgian in the nose. |
| Appearance: |
2 out of 3 |
beautiful copper. could use more bubbles. |
| Flavor: |
17 out of 20 |
really nice; could drink many. |
| Mouthfeel: |
4 out of 5 |
yeah... which mouth. |
| Overall Impression: |
8 out of 10 |
very nice; might be IS one of my best. |
| Cumulative Score: |
40 out of 50 |
Excellent |
