Brew date August 17, 2008
Bottle date Sep 21 2008
Mini-Mash
In Theory - This smooth, rich and creamy stout is similar in style to Young's Double Chocolate Stout
OG 1.056
FG 1.012
Approx IBU 40
Approx BU:GU 75
Dark NME 5lb
Malto Dextrin 0.5lb =Malto dextrin is approximately 12% fermentable. It is used to increase body and creaminess, and also to add mouthfeel.
Maris Otter Pale Malt 2.5lb
Chocolate Malt 0.5lb
Roasted Barley 0.125 lb
Crystal 40L 0.25lb
Black Patent 0.125lb
Galena 1oz 60 min
Unsweetend Coco 1 oz 5 min
Yweast British Ale 1098
Used 3.75oz corn sugar for carbing.
10/20/08 - excellent brew - many people like this that do not normally like dark beer. This is another keeper. My goal is to make this just a tad rounder with maybe adding 1/5lb of Lactose. Also go with 0.6 Chocolate Malt. Probably only go with one of those at a time though.
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