Whale Tail Wassail 2000 (AG)
| Selected Style and BJCP Guidelines |
| Minimum OG: | 0.000 SG | Maximum OG: | 0.000 SG |
| Minimum FG: | 0.000 SG | Maximum FG: | 0.000 SG |
| Minimum IBU: | 0 IBU | Maximum IBU: | 0 IBU |
| Minimum Color: | 0.0 SRM | Maximum Color: | 0.0 SRM |
| Recipe Overview |
| Wort Volume Before Boil: | 16.00 qts | Wort Volume After Boil: | 14.00 qts |
| Volume Transferred: | 13.00 qts | Water Added To Fermenter: | 7.00 qts |
| Volume At Pitching: | 20.00 qts | Volume Of Finished Beer: | 20.00 qts |
| Expected Pre-Boil Gravity: | 1.078 SG | Expected OG: | 1.058 SG |
| Expected FG: | 1.014 SG | Apparent Attenuation: | 74.0 % |
| Expected ABV: | 5.7 % | Expected ABW: | 4.5 % |
| Expected IBU (using Garetz): | 25.4 IBU | Expected Color (using Morey): | 26.9 SRM |
| BU:GU ratio: | 0.44 | Approx Color: | |
| Mash Efficiency: | 75.0 % | ||
| Boil Duration: | 90.0 mins | ||
| Fermentation Temperature: | 64 degF |
| Fermentables |
| Ingredient | Amount | % | MCU | When |
| US 2-Row Malt | 8lb 0oz | 69.6 % | 2.7 | In Mash/Steeped |
| US Victory Malt | 2lb 0oz | 17.4 % | 10.4 | In Mash/Steeped |
| US Caramel 120L Malt | 1lb 0oz | 8.7 % | 22.3 | In Mash/Steeped |
| US Chocolate Malt | 8.00 oz | 4.3 % | 32.5 | In Mash/Steeped |
| Hops |
| Variety | Alpha | Amount | IBU | Form | When |
| UK Golding | 5.0 % | 1.00 oz | 12.2 | Loose Whole Hops | 60 Min From End |
| UK Golding | 5.0 % | 1.00 oz | 6.7 | Loose Whole Hops | 30 Min From End |
| UK Fuggle | 4.8 % | 1.00 oz | 6.5 | Loose Whole Hops | 30 Min From End |
| UK Fuggle | 4.8 % | 1.00 oz | 0.0 | Loose Whole Hops | At turn off |
| Other Ingredients |
| Ingredient | Amount | When |
| Mulling Spices | 1.00 oz | In Boil |
| Yeast |
| Water Profile |
| Target Profile: | No Water Profile Chosen |
| Mash pH: | 5.2 |
| pH Adjusted with: | Unadjusted |
| Total Calcium (ppm): | 10 | Total Magnesium (ppm): | 1 |
| Total Sodium (ppm): | 2 | Total Sulfate (ppm): | 1 |
| Total Chloride(ppm): | 4 | Total Bicarbonate (ppm): | 29 |
| Mash Schedule |
| Mash Type: | Full Mash |
| Schedule Name: | Single Step Infusion (66C/151F) w/Mash Out |
| Step Type | Temperature | Duration |
| Rest at | 151 degF | 60 |
| Raise to and Mash out at | 171 degF | 10 |
| Recipe Notes |
| The Mulling spices were a mistake. Even an ounce was way too much and completely overpowered the beer. I ultimately took to mixing one of these with a budwiesser or other mild beer, which actually yeilded really good results. I doubt I will ever try mulling spices again... |