The darkness is upon us. The powers that be have moved our imaginary clocks back an hour and I, at least, find myself coming home in the pitch blackness of night.
Thankfully, this is also the time to start celebrating snow! As the Front Range gets hammered by our first big snowstorm of the winter, thoughts turn to powders turns far away from the hum and bustle of the resorts. It's time to start thinking about some backcountry missions.
This is a tweak to JP's Oatmeal Stout that I brewed last year. I've upped the oatmeal and switched to Maris Otter this year. Still plan to oak this baby in the keg! Recipe after the break.
Backcountry Mission Oatmeal Stout
Oatmeal Stout (13 C)
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Type: All Grain
Batch Size: 11.00 gal
Boil Size: 13.81 gal
Boil Time: 60 min
End of Boil Vol: 12.48 gal
Final Bottling Vol: 10.25 gal
Fermentation: Ale, Single Stage
Batch Size: 11.00 gal
Boil Size: 13.81 gal
Boil Time: 60 min
End of Boil Vol: 12.48 gal
Final Bottling Vol: 10.25 gal
Fermentation: Ale, Single Stage
Date: 16 Nov 2012
Brewer: Jim Parker
Asst Brewer:
Equipment: Stainless Kegs (10 Gal/37.8 L) - All Grain
Efficiency: 72.00 %
Est Mash Efficiency: 78.5 %
Taste Rating: 30.0
Brewer: Jim Parker
Asst Brewer:
Equipment: Stainless Kegs (10 Gal/37.8 L) - All Grain
Efficiency: 72.00 %
Est Mash Efficiency: 78.5 %
Taste Rating: 30.0
Taste Notes:
Prepare for Brewing
- Create a yeast starter with 4.00 l of wort
- Clean and Prepare Brewing Equipment
- Total Water Needed: 18.05 gal
Mash or Steep Grains
| Amt | Name | Type | # | %/IBU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 lbs | Pale Malt, Maris Otter (3.0 SRM) | Grain | 1 | 63.0 % |
| 4 lbs | Oats, Flaked (1.0 SRM) | Grain | 2 | 14.8 % |
| 1 lbs 8.0 oz | Cara-Pils/Dextrine (2.0 SRM) | Grain | 3 | 5.6 % |
| 1 lbs 8.0 oz | Caramel/Crystal Malt - 80L (80.0 SRM) | Grain | 4 | 5.6 % |
| 1 lbs 8.0 oz | Chocolate Malt (350.0 SRM) | Grain | 5 | 5.6 % |
| 12.0 oz | Carafa II (412.0 SRM) | Grain | 6 | 2.8 % |
| 12.0 oz | Roasted Barley (300.0 SRM) | Grain | 7 | 2.8 % |
| Name | Description | Step Temperature | Step Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mash In | Add 37.75 qt of water at 162.4 F | 152.0 F | 45 min |
- Batch sparge with 2 steps (1.21gal, 7.41gal) of 168.0 F water
- Add water to achieve boil volume of 13.81 gal
- Estimated pre-boil gravity is 1.056 SG
| Amt | Name | Type | # | %/IBU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 oz | Northern Brewer [8.50 %] - Boil 60.0 min | Hop | 8 | 50.9 IBUs |
| 3.00 oz | Goldings, East Kent [5.00 %] - Boil 5.0 min | Hop | 9 | 5.0 IBUs |
- Estimated Post Boil Vol: 12.48 gal and Est Post Boil Gravity: 1.064 SG
Cool and Transfer Wort
- Cool wort to fermentation temperature
- Transfer wort to fermenter
- Add water if needed to achieve final volume of 11.00 gal
Pitch Yeast and Measure Gravity and Volume
| Amt | Name | Type | # | %/IBU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 pkg | California Ale (White Labs #WLP001) [35.49 ml] | Yeast | 10 | - |
- Measure Actual Original Gravity _______ (Target: 1.064 SG)
- Measure Actual Batch Volume _______ (Target: 11.00 gal)
- Add water if needed to achieve final volume of 11.00 gal
Fermentation
- 16 Nov 2012 - Primary Fermentation (14.00 days at 67.0 F ending at 67.0 F)
Dry Hop and Bottle/Keg
- Measure Final Gravity: _________ (Estimate: 1.014 SG)
- Date Bottled/Kegged: 30 Nov 2012 - Carbonation: Keg with 12.54 PSI
- Age beer for 30.00 days at 65.0 F
- 30 Dec 2012 - Drink and enjoy!
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