#8 Black Cat MILD

Taste = 25 (out of 50)
Brew Date - Sept 28 2008
Bottle Date - Oct 20 2008

Mini-Mash

AHBS Mini Mash Kit

In Theory - Dark, refreshing beer with a distinct chocolate malt flavour and a smooth hoppy finish.

OG 1.035
FG 1.012
ABV 3.0%

Extra Pale LME 3.5lb

Pale Ale 1.5 lbs
Crystal 60L 6 oz
Chocolate Malt 10oz

Peated Malt 1/2 oz - This malt is lightly peated and is primarily used to enhance flavor in Scottish-type ales. While the malt is in the kiln, peat moss outside the kiln is smoked over slow burning coals. The smoke is allowed to drift above the malt, providing the unique smoked peat aroma and flavor. Peated malt is also used in the production of some of Scotland's fine scotches. Usage rate is 1-10% of the total grain bill. The rule is to use sparingly because the flavor of peated malt can easily take over.

Fuggels 3/4 oz 60 min
Fuggels 1/4 oz 15 min

Whirlfloc 15 min
Yeast additive 10 minutes

White Labs English Ale 002 - A classic ESB strain from one of England's largest independent breweries. This yeast is best suited for English style ales including milds, bitters, porters, and English style stouts. This yeast will leave a beer very clear, and will leave some residual sweetness.

Chris White, president of White Labs, discusses White Labs English Ale 002.
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