Brewing a WEE HEAVY | Grain to Glass | MAXING OUT the Clawhammer Supply 120V System
Channel: TheApartmentBrewer
Date: 2020-12-21

In this video, I brewed a strong Scotch Ale, aka Wee Heavy on my Clawhammer Supply 120V system. It turned out around 8% ABV and was a solid representation of the style. I wanted to see just how high gravity of a beer could come from a single infusion mash on this system and definitely hit the limits! This beer turned out very complex and interesting. It continues to improve as it ages as well. The flavor range from caramel and bready, biscuity flavors as well as a nice hint of roast/smoke. Despite being 8% ABV it still retains a great amount of drinkability! It is a unique style of beer that I really found myself enjoying. Cheers!
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Recipe on Brewfather: https://share.brewfather.app/nm6fo88XW1KWon

Recipe for 5 gallons, your efficiency may vary:

"Say Hello to My Wee Beer"

8% ABV          29 IBU

15 lb Golden Promise (84.4%)
1.25 lb Special Roast (7%)
0.5 lb Crystal 120L (2.8%)
0.5 lb Pale Chocolate Malt (2.8%)
0.5 lb Melanoidin Malt (2.8)
Handful (0.5 oz) Black Malt (0.2%)

Mash at 150 F (65 C) for 90 min

Water (ppm): Ca: 57, Mg: 6, Na: 17, SO4: 60, Cl: 75, HCO3: 45
Add 2g Gypsum, 2g Epsom, 5g CaCl, and 2g Baking Soda to 8.5 gal (32 L) of water

60 minute boil
60 min - 2 oz (56g) East Kent Goldings (4.4% AA)
5 min - 1 oz (28g) Fuggles (4.4% AA)

OG: 1.075 (estimated)

1 large starter of Wyeast 1728 Scottish Ale

Ferment at 60-65 F (15-18 C) for 1 week, then raise to 70 F (21 C) for the end of fermentation, for a total of 3 weeks in the fermenter. Then cold condition and bulk age for another 2-3 weeks, preferably a month.

FG: 1.015
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0:00 Intro and Welcome
1:19 Style Description and Approach
4:39 Recipe
8:51 Mash
13:15 Boil
15:30 Fermentation Plan and Yeast Pitch
19:57 Fermentation Follow-Up
20:45 Pour and Tasting
27:45 Potential Improvements
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