Sunday, March 4, 2012

Scottish Export 80?

Well, sort of, it was intention to make a Scottish Export 80 but things got away from me. The OG for Ex 80 should be between 1.040 and 1.054. Mine turned out to be 1.062 which will probably end up being a 6% ABV. I expected a 1.050 because my efficiency has always been about 73%, now it's going to be about 84%.
There might have been a couple reasons for this (as well as I can deduce): 1. My new grain mill: the crush I am using is too fine for the amount of grain I'm using. 2. Maris Otter is a very clumpy grain, especially when it is finely ground so there is a lot more stirring than normal.
Regardless of all that, this beer turned out excellent even though I do not know what type of beer it is now. It's a little dark and a little strong for a Scottish 80 and doesn't fit the flavour profile of a wee heavy, but I might be able to fit it into an Irish Red category. I don't know. I'm going to take it to the beer club on Tuesday and see what they think it is.

PRICKLY THISTLE IRISH ALE
3.00KG Maris Otter
2.00KG Golden Promise
.260KG Brown Malt
.150KG Roasted Barley

39 Grams Fuggles 60 minutes

Wyeast 1728 Scottish
OG 1.062
FG 1.016

This beer was delicious, absolutely awesome. I feel kind of sad because I gave this beer away as a birthday gift.

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