A sort of Troegs Mad Elf clone at a lighter ABV, around 9%. After bottling, it turns out to be 8.2%. It's a light brown color and sweet-cheery taste. Experimenting with new brewing system and efficiency was way off (second time using system - first time efficiency was 77%). OG actual = 1.07, FG = 1.008 (same ABV as predicted gravities)
Fermentables
17% - Munich - Light 10L - US
3
34
10
Mash
67% - Pilsner - BE
12
37
5
Mash
3% - Chocolate - BE
0.5
25
300
Mash
1% - Special B - BE
0.25
35
180
Mash
1% - Caramel/Crystal 80 - US
0.25
33
80
Mash
6% - Honey - US
1
32
1
Late
6% - Cane Sugar
- US
1
46
1
Late
Hops
Saaz
1
Pellet
Boil
60 min(s)
3.8
10.3
Hallertau
1
Pellet
Boil
15 min(s)
4.5
6.0
Yeast
Wyeast Trappist High Gravity 3787
79%
Other Stuff
No other stuff in this recipe
Mash Steps
Step 2
Direct Heat
154
60 min
Special Instructions
1.Ferment 10 to 14 days
2.After fermentation add 1.5 pound sweet cherries and 1.5 pound tart cherries (both frozen/pasteurized)
3.Secondary 10 to 14 days
4.Bottle with priming sugar and test after 2 weeks
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Recipe Facts
Winter Solstice Belgian Dark Strong Ale Annos Unos
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