Wee Heavy Recipe - Belhaven inspired Wee Heavy

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Belhaven inspired Wee Heavy

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All Grain
5.5 Gallon(s)
7 Gallon(s)
90 min
75%
Malt, Hops, ABV from Belhaven web site. IBU and proportions from Scotch Ale book. Also https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/homebrew-recipe/wee-heavystrong-scotch-ale/ https://beerandbrewing.com/make-your-best-strong-scotch-ale/ Target about 30 IBU, 16-20 SRM, 7.4?V, OG 1.075, FG 1.018 Yeast 3 qt starter Substituted Carafa III for Black malt because I have it on hand https://www.thehomebrewforum.co.uk/threads/anyone-brewing-with-crisp-chevallier-malt.96210/ Mash in with strike water to give a mash temp of 63°C 145F for 30 mins. raise to 66°C 151F and leave for 60 mins. Add raise to 69°C 156F and leave for 30 mins. A typical Hochkurz mash might proceed as follows: Beta amylase rest: 144°F (62°C) for 30 to 45 minutes Alpha amylase rest: 160°F (71°C) for 30 to 45 minutes Mash out: 170°F (77°C) for 10 to 15 minutes

Fermentables

98% - Chevallier
15
38
3
Mash
2% - Carafa III - DE
0.25
32
525
Mash

Hops

No hops in this recipe

Yeast

OMEGA OYL-015
73%

Other Stuff

Whirlfloc Tablet
1
each
Boil
Yeast Nutrient
0.8
oz
Boil

Mash Steps

Mash in see instructions
Direct Heat
126
10 min
Protein Rest
Direct Heat
126
5 min
Beta Amylase
Direct Heat
145
30 min
Saccharification Rest
Direct Heat
151
60 min
Alpha Amaylase
Direct Heat
156
30 min
Mash-Out
Direct Heat
170
10 min

Special Instructions

1.
Pitch temp 61 F
2.
Max limit 66F
3.
conditioning time 6-8 weeks at 40F-50F

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Recipe Facts

Belhaven inspired Wee Heavy
Wee Heavy
  • 5.50 Gallons Liters Batch Size
  • 7.00 Gallons Liters Boil Size
  • 90  min Boil Time
  • 1.079 OG
  • 1.021 FG
  • 27.5 IBU (tinseth) Bitterness
  • 0.35 BG:GU
  • 16.3° SRM Color
  • 75% Efficiency
  • 7.4% ABV Alcohol
  • 272 per 12oz Calories
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