DarwinBrew’s Ole Frosty Strong Ale

12/31/2011 – Mountain Homebrew Ole Frosty Strong Ale Extract
Wintertime means hardy, strong winter ales and Ole Frosty is just what you need to get you through the cold months ahead. Rich, malty, overly hoppy and alcoholic, this beer will warm your soul with every sip! It uses unique New Zealand hops to give it a unique hop character.

DarwinBrew BREWING NOTE(S):
4:15 – 5 gallons tap water to start boil (40° outside)
4:30 – boil @ 150 deg.
4:35 – Add steeping grains in large straining bag for 20 minutes

• 1/2 lb Crystal 110° L
• 1/4 lb Crystal 60° L
• 1/2 lb. Crystal 20° L

After 20 minutes lift, drain, & remove grains
5:00 – turn off fire & stir in malt

• 6 lbs. Light Liquid Extract
• 2 lbs. Light Dry Extract

Once completely dissolved, return to a full rolling boil.
5:15 – add 2 oz. Nugget hops (12% AA)
Start 60 minute timer
5:45 – @ 30 minutes add 1/2 oz. Perle hops (6.5% AA)
6:00 – @ 45 minutes add 1 teaspoon Irish Moss – don’t strain. Irish moss helps with clarity of the beer.
6:10 – @ 55 minutes add 1/2 oz. Perle hops (6.5% AA)
6:15 – End boil Fire off
6:20 – Used copper coil wort cooler to cool down to 75-80°
6:45 – Added 1/2 gallons tap water
6:55 – Drain to conical fermenter, Added WYEAST 1187 RINGWOOD ALE (MFG 14DEC11) Activator pouch, AND WYEAST 1028 LONDON ALE (MFG 30NOV11) Activator pouch
7:00 – Locked and Loaded
Measured @ 1.060

Store at 65-75° & Wait 7-14 days to measure the Final Gravity
Anticipated OG should read ~1.062
Anticipated SRM: 12.8
Anticipated IBU: 48.2
Anticipated ABV%: 6%

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