Considered a thinking man's ale, the Judge has stern notes of Goldings, balanced by the nutty character of English malts. Layered complexity is added with the addition of your favourite whisky. Charged with stealing the drinker's attention, is this delicious ale innocent or guilty? you decide!
OG - 1.048
FG - 1.014
IBU - 25
SRM - 24
ABV 4.5%
Note: Results may vary depending on the types of equipment used. If using the Grainfather, go to grainfather.com to strike water and sparge water calculations. Final batch volumes may vary depending on the brewing system used.
Ingredients for the Sir Williams English Scotch Ale
3.5kg - Simpsons Maris Otter Pale Ale Malt
900g - Joe White Crystal Malt
110g - Joe White Chocolate Malt
60 min - 50g Hops #1
30 min -20g Hops #2
15 min - Whirlfloc Tablet
10 min - 15g Hops #2
1 Packet - Fermentis Saf Ale 04 Yeast 11g
50g Gobblers Barrel Chips (that need to be soaked in whiskey)
Brew Time: 4 - 5 weeks
This kit also includes hops products, The exact flavours are a store secret. Exact Hop's names are given on the recipe card in the kit.
50g bag of Hops #1
35g bag of Hops #2
Instructions
Mash Schedule: 68°c for 60 mins, then mash out at 77°c for 10 mins (optional: add 5.2pH buffer to strike water)
Lauter/Sparge: Sparge with enough 77°c water to achieve 26L pre-boil volume
Boil Schedule: Boil for 60 mins, adding hops and whirlfloc as indicated.
Fermentation: Cool wort to 24°c, aerate wort and pitch yeast. Ferment at 20°c for 2 weeks or until SG reaches 1.014. During fermentation in a sanitary glass jar, soak barrel chips in the whiskey of choice (approx 100ml required). Cover the jar while soaking to prevent contamination. After primary fermentation, rack to the secondary vessel and add chips. Leave in secondary for 2 weeks then transfer to bottle or keg and allow 3 - 4 weeks conditioning before serving.
Cheers!
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