Episode 82 - Brewing Big Stouts with Sam Persichilli

This week we talk to Same Persichilli about his ongoing journey in making huge stouts. He can be found at https://www.instagram.com/outfieldbeerproject/

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This week we talk to Same Persichilli about his ongoing journey in making huge stouts. He can be found at https://www.instagram.com/outfieldbeerproject/

Sam shared some recipes with me:

Chaos Breaker

BREW SHEET · BEERXML

Chaos Breaker 5

Imperial Stout

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Batch
6.00 gal
OG
1.146
FG
1.048
ABV
13.3%
IBU
50.1
Boil
240 min

Fermentables

IngredientAmountDetails
Pale Malt (2 Row) US24 lbs 1.2 ozGrain
Oats, Flaked5 lbsGrain
Caramel/Crystal Malt - 40L2 lbs 7.9 ozGrain
Caramel/Crystal Malt - 80L2 lbs 7.9 ozGrain
Chocolate Malt2 lbs 7.9 ozGrain
Pale Chocolate2 lbs 7.9 ozGrain
Carafa II1 lbs 3.9 ozGrain
Brown Sugar, Light1 lbs 3.9 ozSugar

Hops

IngredientAmountAddition
Summit1.80 ozBoil · 60.0 min · 17% alpha acid

Yeast

IngredientAmountDetails
Safale American50.28 mlDCL/Fermentis · US-05

Mash schedule

  • Mash In · 150.0 F · 60 min · 47.63 L infusion

Fermentation

  • Primary: 4 days at 19.4 °C
  • Secondary: 10 days at 19.4 °C
  • Tertiary: 7 days
Full technical details

Original export fields, ingredient specifications, water, style and equipment.

Fermentables

Pale Malt (2 Row) US
Name
Pale Malt (2 Row) US
Type
Grain
Amount (kg / L for liquids)
10.9209448
Yield
79.0000000
Color (SRM)
2.0000000
Add after boil
FALSE
Origin
US
Notes
Base malt for all beer styles
Coarse fine diff
1.5000000
Moisture
4.0000000
Diastatic power
140.0000000
Protein
12.3000000
Max in batch
100.0000000
Recommend mash
TRUE
Ibu gal per lb
0.0000000
Display amount
24 lbs 1.2 oz
Inventory
0.0 oz
Potential
1.0363400
Display color
2.0 SRM
Extract substitute
Pale Liquid Extract
Oats, Flaked
Name
Oats, Flaked
Type
Grain
Amount (kg / L for liquids)
2.2595058
Yield
80.0000000
Color (SRM)
1.0000000
Add after boil
FALSE
Origin
US
Notes
Adds body, mouth feel and head retention to the beer Used in oatmeal stouts and porters Adds substantial protein haze to light beers Protein rest recommended unless flakes are pregelatinized
Coarse fine diff
1.5000000
Moisture
9.0000000
Diastatic power
0.0000000
Protein
9.0000000
Max in batch
30.0000000
Recommend mash
TRUE
Ibu gal per lb
0.0000000
Display amount
5 lbs
Inventory
0.0 oz
Potential
1.0368000
Display color
1.0 SRM
Extract substitute
Carafoam
Caramel/Crystal Malt - 40L
Name
Caramel/Crystal Malt - 40L
Type
Grain
Amount (kg / L for liquids)
1.1297529
Yield
74.0000000
Color (SRM)
40.0000000
Add after boil
FALSE
Origin
US
Notes
Adds body, color and improves head retention. Also called "Crystal" malt.
Coarse fine diff
1.5000000
Moisture
4.0000000
Diastatic power
0.0000000
Protein
13.2000000
Max in batch
20.0000000
Recommend mash
FALSE
Ibu gal per lb
0.0000000
Display amount
2 lbs 7.9 oz
Inventory
0.0 oz
Potential
1.0340400
Display color
40.0 SRM
Caramel/Crystal Malt - 80L
Name
Caramel/Crystal Malt - 80L
Type
Grain
Amount (kg / L for liquids)
1.1297529
Yield
74.0000000
Color (SRM)
80.0000000
Add after boil
FALSE
Origin
US
Notes
Adds body, color and improves head retention. Also called "Crystal" malt.
Coarse fine diff
1.5000000
Moisture
4.0000000
Diastatic power
0.0000000
Protein
13.2000000
Max in batch
20.0000000
Recommend mash
FALSE
Ibu gal per lb
0.0000000
Display amount
2 lbs 7.9 oz
Inventory
0.0 oz
Potential
1.0340400
Display color
80.0 SRM
Chocolate Malt
Name
Chocolate Malt
Type
Grain
Amount (kg / L for liquids)
1.1297529
Yield
60.0000000
Color (SRM)
350.0000000
Add after boil
FALSE
Origin
US
Notes
Dark malt that gives a rich red or brown color and nutty flavor. Use for: Brown ales, porters, some stouts Maintains some malty flavor, not as dark as roasted malt.
Coarse fine diff
1.5000000
Moisture
4.0000000
Diastatic power
0.0000000
Protein
13.2000000
Max in batch
10.0000000
Recommend mash
FALSE
Ibu gal per lb
0.0000000
Display amount
2 lbs 7.9 oz
Inventory
0.0 oz
Potential
1.0276000
Display color
350.0 SRM
Pale Chocolate
Name
Pale Chocolate
Type
Grain
Amount (kg / L for liquids)
1.1297529
Yield
60.0000000
Color (SRM)
220.0000000
Add after boil
FALSE
Supplier
Fawcett
Coarse fine diff
1.5000000
Moisture
4.0000000
Diastatic power
0.0000000
Protein
13.2000000
Max in batch
100.0000000
Recommend mash
FALSE
Ibu gal per lb
0.0000000
Display amount
2 lbs 7.9 oz
Inventory
0.0 oz
Potential
1.0276000
Display color
220.0 SRM
Carafa II
Name
Carafa II
Type
Grain
Amount (kg / L for liquids)
0.5648765
Yield
70.0000000
Color (SRM)
412.0000000
Add after boil
FALSE
Origin
Germany
Supplier
Weyermann
Notes
Used to intensify aroma and color in dark, Munich beers and stouts.
Coarse fine diff
1.5000000
Moisture
4.0000000
Diastatic power
0.0000000
Protein
11.7000000
Max in batch
5.0000000
Recommend mash
FALSE
Ibu gal per lb
0.0000000
Display amount
1 lbs 3.9 oz
Inventory
0.0 oz
Potential
1.0322000
Display color
412.0 SRM
Brown Sugar, Light
Name
Brown Sugar, Light
Type
Sugar
Amount (kg / L for liquids)
0.5648765
Yield
100.0000000
Color (SRM)
8.0000000
Add after boil
FALSE
Origin
US
Notes
Imparts a rich sweet flavor. Used in Scottish ales, holiday ales and some old ales.
Coarse fine diff
1.5000000
Moisture
4.0000000
Diastatic power
120.0000000
Protein
11.7000000
Max in batch
10.0000000
Recommend mash
FALSE
Ibu gal per lb
0.0000000
Display amount
1 lbs 3.9 oz
Inventory
0.0 oz
Potential
1.0460000
Display color
8.0 SRM

Hops

Summit
Name
Summit
Origin
U.S.
Alpha acid (%)
17.0000000
Amount (kg / L for liquids)
0.0511240
Use
Boil
Time (min)
60.0000000
Notes
High alpha variety bred by American Dwarf Hop Assoc. Can be grown commercially on a low trellis. Aroma: Strong citrus, grapefruit notes. Substitutes: Warrior, Millenium, Columbus, Tomahawk, Zeus
Type
Bittering
Form
Pellet
Beta
5.0000000
Hsi
15.0000000
Display amount
1.80 oz
Inventory
0.00 oz
Display time
60.0 min

Yeast

Safale American
Name
Safale American
Type
Ale
Form
Dry
Amount (kg / L for liquids)
0.0502753
Amount is weight
FALSE
Laboratory
DCL/Fermentis
Product id
US-05
Min temperature
15.0000000
Max temperature
23.8888889
Flocculation
Medium
Attenuation (%)
76.5000000
Notes
American ale yeast that produces well balanced beers with low diacetyl and a very clean, crisp end palate.
Best for
American ale, other clean finish ales
Max reuse
5
Times cultured
0
Add to secondary
FALSE
Display amount
50.28 ml
Disp min temp
59.0 F
Disp max temp
75.0 F
Inventory
0.0 pkg
Culture date
06 Mar 2011

Mash

Name
Single Infusion, Light Body
Grain temp
22.2222222
Tun temp
22.2222222
Sparge temp
75.5555556
Ph
5.4000000
Tun weight
64.0000000
Tun specific heat
0.3000000
Equip adjust
FALSE
Notes
Simple single infusion mash for use with most modern well modified grains (about 95% of the time).
Display grain temp
72.0 F
Display tun temp
72.0 F
Display sparge temp
168.0 F
Display tun weight
4 lbs
Mash In
Name
Mash In
Type
Infusion
Infusion water (L)
47.6325928
Step time (min)
60.0000000
Step temperature (°C)
65.5555556
Ramp time
2.0000000
End temp
65.5555556
Description
Add 50.33 qt of water at 161.4 F
Water grain ratio
1.250 qt/lb
Decoction amt
0.00 qt
Infuse temp
161.4 F
Display step temp
150.0 F
Display infuse amt
50.33 qt

Recipe details & fermentation

Name
Chaos Breaker 5
Type
All Grain
Brewer
Samuel Persichilli
Batch size (L)
22.7126016
Boil size (L)
34.7928666
Boil time (min)
240.0000000
Efficiency (%)
60.0000000
Taste rating
30.0000000
Original gravity
1.1460000
Final gravity
1.0480000
Carbonation
2.3000000
Fermentation stages
2
Primary duration (days)
4.0000000
Primary temperature (°C)
19.4444444
Secondary duration (days)
10.0000000
Secondary temperature (°C)
19.4444444
Tertiary duration (days)
7.0000000
Conditioning duration (days)
30.0000000
Conditioning temperature (°C)
18.3333333
Carbonation used
Bottle with 4.40 oz Corn Sugar
Forced carbonation
TRUE
Priming sugar name
Corn Sugar
Priming sugar equiv
1.0000000
Keg priming factor
0.5000000
Carbonation temp
21.1111111
Display carb temp
70.0 F
Date
19 Jun 2020
Est og
1.150 SG
Est fg
1.025 SG
Est color
81.3 SRM
IBU
50.1 IBUs
Ibu method
Tinseth
Est abv
17.0 %
ABV (%)
13.3 %
Actual efficiency
58.3 %
Calories
550.2 kcal/12oz
Display batch size
6.00 gal
Display boil size
9.19 gal
Display og
1.146 SG
Display fg
1.048 SG
Display primary temp
67.0 F
Display secondary temp
67.0 F
Display tertiary temp
65.0 F
Display age temp
65.0 F
Style details
Name
Imperial Stout
Category
American Porter and Stout
Category number
20
Style letter
C
Style guide
BJCP 2015
Type
Ale
Og min
1.0750000
Og max
1.1150000
Fg min
1.0180000
Fg max
1.0300000
Ibu min
50.0000000
Ibu max
90.0000000
Color min
30.0000000
Color max
40.0000000
Carb min
2.2000000
Carb max
2.8000000
Abv max
12.0000000
Abv min
8.0000000
Notes
An intensely-flavored, big, dark ale with a wide range of flavor balances and regional interpretations. Roasty-burnt malt with deep dark or dried fruit flavors, and a warming, bittersweet finish. Despite the intense flavors, the components need to meld together to create a complex, harmonious beer, not a hot mess. History: A style with a long, although not necessarily continuous, heritage. Traces roots to strong English porters brewed for export in the 1700s, and said to have been popular with the Russian Imperial Court. After the Napoleonic wars interrupted trade, these beers were increasingly sold in England. The style eventually all but died out, until being popularly embraced in the modern craft beer era, both in England as a revival and in the United States as a reinterpretation or re-imagination by extending the style with American characteristics. Style Comparison: Like a black barleywine with every dimension of flavor coming into play. More complex, with a broader range of possible flavors than lower-gravity stouts.
Profile
Aroma: Rich and complex, with variable amounts of roasted grains, maltiness, fruity esters, hops, and alcohol. The roasted malt character can take on coffee, dark chocolate, or slightly burnt tones and can be light to moderately strong. The malt aroma can be subtle to rich and barleywine-like. May optionally show a slight specialty malt character (e.g., caramel), but this should only add complexity and not dominate. Fruity esters may be low to moderately strong, and may take on a complex, dark fruit (e.g., plums, prunes, raisins) character. Hop aroma can be very low to quite aggressive, and may contain any hop variety. An alcohol character may be present, but shouldn’t be sharp, hot, or solventy. Aged versions may have a slight vinous or port-like quality, but shouldn’t be sour. The balance can vary with any of the aroma elements taking center stage. Not all possible aromas described need be present; many interpretations are possible. Aging affects the intensity, balance and smoothness of aromatics. Appearance: Color may range from very dark reddish-brown to jet black. Opaque. Deep tan to dark brown head. Generally has a well-formed head, although head retention may be low to moderate. High alcohol and viscosity may be visible in “legs” when beer is swirled in a glass. Flavor: Rich, deep, complex and frequently quite intense, with variable amounts of roasted malt/grains, maltiness, fruity esters, hop bitterness and flavor, and alcohol. Medium to aggressively high bitterness. Medium-low to high hop flavor (any variety). Moderate to aggressively high roasted malt/grain flavors can suggest bittersweet or unsweetened chocolate, cocoa, and/or strong coffee. A slightly burnt grain, burnt currant or tarry character may be evident. Fruity esters may be low to intense, and can take on a dark fruit character (raisins, plums, or prunes). Malt backbone can be balanced and supportive to rich and barleywine-like, and may optionally show some supporting caramel, bready or toasty flavors. The palate and finish can vary from relatively dry to moderately sweet, usually with some lingering roastiness, hop bitterness and warming character. The balance and intensity of flavors can be affected by aging, with some flavors becoming more subdued over time and some aged, vinous or port-like qualities developing. Mouthfeel: Full to very full-bodied and chewy, with a velvety, luscious texture (although the body may decline with long conditioning). Gentle smooth warmth from alcohol should be present and noticeable, but not a primary characteristic; in well-conditioned versions, the alcohol can be deceptive. Should not be syrupy or under-attenuated. Carbonation may be low to moderate, depending on age and conditioning. Comments: Traditionally an English style, but it is currently much more popular and widely available in America where it is a craft beer favorite, not a curiosity. Variations exist, with English and American interpretations (predictably, the American versions have more bitterness, roasted character, and finishing hops, while the English varieties reflect a more complex specialty malt character and a more forward ester profile). Not all Imperial Stouts have a clearly ‘English’ or ‘American’ character; anything in between the two variants are allowable as well, which is why it is counter-productive to designate a sub-type when entering a competition. The wide range of allowable characteristics allow for maximum brewer creativity. Judges must be aware of the broad range of the style, and not try to judge all examples as clones of a specific commercial beer.
Ingredients
Well-modified pale malt, with generous quantities of roasted malts and/or grain. May have a complex grain bill using virtually any variety of malt. Any type of hops may be used. American or English ale yeast.
Examples
American –Bell’s Expedition Stout, Cigar City Marshal Zhukov’s Imperial Stout, Great Divide Yeti Imperial Stout, North Coast Old Rasputin Imperial Stout, Sierra Nevada Narwhal Imperial Stout; English – Courage Imperial Russian Stout, Le Coq Imperial Extra Double Stout, Samuel Smith Imperial Stout
Display og min
1.075 SG
Display og max
1.115 SG
Display fg min
1.018 SG
Display fg max
1.030 SG
Display color min
30.0 SRM
Display color max
40.0 SRM
Og range
1.075-1.115 SG
Fg range
1.018-1.030 SG
Ibu range
50.0-90.0 IBUs
Carb range
2.20-2.80 Vols
Color range
30.0-40.0 SRM
Abv range
8.00-12.00 %
Equipment
Name
All Grain - Standard 5 Gal/19l Batch - Cooler
Boil size (L)
34.7928666
Batch size (L)
22.7126016
Tun volume
18.9271680
Tun weight
1.8143680
Tun specific heat
0.3000000
Top up water
0.0000000
Trub chiller loss
2.8390752
Evap rate
5.8751530
Boil time (min)
240.0000000
Calc boil volume
TRUE
Lauter deadspace
0.9463584
Top up kettle
0.0000000
Hop utilization
100.0000000
Cooling loss pct
4.0000000
Notes
Popular all grain setup. 5 Gal/19 l Plastic cooler as mash tun with false bottom, and 7-9 gallon brewpot capable of boiling at least 7 gal of wort without spilling over. Primarily used for single infusion mashes.
Display boil size
9.19 gal
Display batch size
6.00 gal
Display tun volume
5.00 gal
Display tun weight
4 lbs
Display top up water
0.00 gal
Display trub chiller loss
0.75 gal
Display lauter deadspace
0.25 gal
Display top up kettle
0.00 gal

Runaway Pastry Stout

BREW SHEET · BEERXML

Runaway Coconut Pastry Stout 1.0

Imperial Stout

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Batch
6.00 gal
OG
1.145
FG
1.055
ABV
12.2%
IBU
40
Boil
240 min

Fermentables

IngredientAmountDetails
Pale Malt (2 Row) US24 lbs 6.4 ozGrain
Oats, Flaked6 lbsGrain
Carafa II3 lbs 3.2 ozGrain
Caramel/Crystal Malt - 40L2 lbsGrain
Caramel/Crystal Malt - 60L2 lbsGrain
Pale Chocolate1 lbs 9.6 ozGrain
Roasted Barley12.8 ozGrain
Maltodextrin1 lbs 8.0 ozSugar

Hops

IngredientAmountAddition
Warrior1.43 ozBoil · 60.0 min · 17% alpha acid

Yeast

IngredientAmountDetails
Safale American50.28 mlDCL/Fermentis · US-05

Mash schedule

  • Saccharification · 150.0 F · 60 min · 40.28 L infusion

Fermentation

  • Primary: 4 days at 19.4 °C
  • Secondary: 10 days at 19.4 °C
  • Tertiary: 7 days
Full technical details

Original export fields, ingredient specifications, water, style and equipment.

Fermentables

Pale Malt (2 Row) US
Name
Pale Malt (2 Row) US
Type
Grain
Amount (kg / L for liquids)
11.0674535
Yield
79.0000000
Color (SRM)
2.0000000
Add after boil
FALSE
Origin
US
Notes
Base malt for all beer styles
Coarse fine diff
1.5000000
Moisture
4.0000000
Diastatic power
140.0000000
Protein
12.3000000
Max in batch
100.0000000
Recommend mash
TRUE
Ibu gal per lb
0.0000000
Display amount
24 lbs 6.4 oz
Inventory
0.0 oz
Potential
1.0363400
Display color
2.0 SRM
Extract substitute
Pale Liquid Extract
Oats, Flaked
Name
Oats, Flaked
Type
Grain
Amount (kg / L for liquids)
2.7215050
Yield
80.0000000
Color (SRM)
1.0000000
Add after boil
FALSE
Origin
US
Notes
Adds body, mouth feel and head retention to the beer Used in oatmeal stouts and porters Adds substantial protein haze to light beers Protein rest recommended unless flakes are pregelatinized
Coarse fine diff
1.5000000
Moisture
9.0000000
Diastatic power
0.0000000
Protein
9.0000000
Max in batch
30.0000000
Recommend mash
TRUE
Ibu gal per lb
0.0000000
Display amount
6 lbs
Inventory
0.0 oz
Potential
1.0368000
Display color
1.0 SRM
Extract substitute
Carafoam
Carafa II
Name
Carafa II
Type
Grain
Amount (kg / L for liquids)
1.4514693
Yield
70.0000000
Color (SRM)
412.0000000
Add after boil
FALSE
Origin
Germany
Supplier
Weyermann
Notes
Used to intensify aroma and color in dark, Munich beers and stouts.
Coarse fine diff
1.5000000
Moisture
4.0000000
Diastatic power
0.0000000
Protein
11.7000000
Max in batch
5.0000000
Recommend mash
FALSE
Ibu gal per lb
0.0000000
Display amount
3 lbs 3.2 oz
Inventory
0.0 oz
Potential
1.0322000
Display color
412.0 SRM
Caramel/Crystal Malt - 40L
Name
Caramel/Crystal Malt - 40L
Type
Grain
Amount (kg / L for liquids)
0.9071840
Yield
74.0000000
Color (SRM)
40.0000000
Add after boil
FALSE
Origin
US
Notes
Adds body, color and improves head retention. Also called "Crystal" malt.
Coarse fine diff
1.5000000
Moisture
4.0000000
Diastatic power
0.0000000
Protein
13.2000000
Max in batch
20.0000000
Recommend mash
FALSE
Ibu gal per lb
0.0000000
Display amount
2 lbs
Inventory
0.0 oz
Potential
1.0340400
Display color
40.0 SRM
Caramel/Crystal Malt - 60L
Name
Caramel/Crystal Malt - 60L
Type
Grain
Amount (kg / L for liquids)
0.9071840
Yield
74.0000000
Color (SRM)
60.0000000
Add after boil
FALSE
Origin
US
Notes
Adds body, color and improves head retention. Also called "Crystal" malt.
Coarse fine diff
1.5000000
Moisture
4.0000000
Diastatic power
0.0000000
Protein
13.2000000
Max in batch
20.0000000
Recommend mash
FALSE
Ibu gal per lb
0.0000000
Display amount
2 lbs
Inventory
0.0 oz
Potential
1.0340400
Display color
60.0 SRM
Pale Chocolate
Name
Pale Chocolate
Type
Grain
Amount (kg / L for liquids)
0.7257347
Yield
60.0000000
Color (SRM)
220.0000000
Add after boil
FALSE
Supplier
Fawcett
Coarse fine diff
1.5000000
Moisture
4.0000000
Diastatic power
0.0000000
Protein
13.2000000
Max in batch
100.0000000
Recommend mash
FALSE
Ibu gal per lb
0.0000000
Display amount
1 lbs 9.6 oz
Inventory
0.0 oz
Potential
1.0276000
Display color
220.0 SRM
Roasted Barley
Name
Roasted Barley
Type
Grain
Amount (kg / L for liquids)
0.3628673
Yield
55.0000000
Color (SRM)
300.0000000
Add after boil
FALSE
Origin
US
Notes
Roasted at high temperature to create a burnt, grainy, coffee like flavor. Imparts a red to deep brown color to beer, and very strong roasted flavor. Use 2-4% in Brown ales to add a nutty flavor, or 3-10% in Porters and Stouts for coffee flavor.
Coarse fine diff
1.5000000
Moisture
5.0000000
Diastatic power
0.0000000
Protein
13.2000000
Max in batch
10.0000000
Recommend mash
FALSE
Ibu gal per lb
0.0000000
Display amount
12.8 oz
Inventory
0.0 oz
Potential
1.0253000
Display color
300.0 SRM
Maltodextrin
Name
Maltodextrin
Type
Sugar
Amount (kg / L for liquids)
0.6803880
Yield
75.0000000
Color (SRM)
3.0000000
Add after boil
FALSE
Origin
US
Notes
Used to add mouthfeel to a beer. It is marked as non-fermentable as it is usually 97% unfermentable sugars.
Coarse fine diff
1.5000000
Moisture
4.0000000
Diastatic power
120.0000000
Protein
11.7000000
Max in batch
100.0000000
Recommend mash
FALSE
Ibu gal per lb
0.0000000
Display amount
1 lbs 8.0 oz
Inventory
0.0 oz
Potential
1.0345000
Display color
3.0 SRM

Hops

Warrior
Name
Warrior
Origin
U.S.
Alpha acid (%)
17.0000000
Amount (kg / L for liquids)
0.0404071
Use
Boil
Time (min)
60.0000000
Notes
High alpha hops from Yakima Chief Ranches. Also called YCR-5. Mild aroma and low cohumulone content - primarily for bittering. Used for: Ales, stouts Aroma: Neutral, clean, mild Substitutes: Nugget, Columbus, Magnum
Type
Both
Form
Pellet
Beta
4.7500000
Hsi
24.0000000
Display amount
1.43 oz
Inventory
0.00 oz
Display time
60.0 min

Yeast

Safale American
Name
Safale American
Type
Ale
Form
Dry
Amount (kg / L for liquids)
0.0502753
Amount is weight
FALSE
Laboratory
DCL/Fermentis
Product id
US-05
Min temperature
15.0000000
Max temperature
23.8888889
Flocculation
Medium
Attenuation (%)
76.5000000
Notes
American ale yeast that produces well balanced beers with low diacetyl and a very clean, crisp end palate.
Best for
American ale, other clean finish ales
Max reuse
5
Times cultured
0
Add to secondary
FALSE
Display amount
50.28 ml
Disp min temp
59.0 F
Disp max temp
75.0 F
Inventory
0.0 pkg
Culture date
06 Mar 2011

Mash

Name
BIAB, Medium Body
Grain temp
22.2000000
Tun temp
22.2000000
Sparge temp
75.6000000
Ph
5.2000000
Tun weight
80.0000000
Tun specific heat
0.1200000
Equip adjust
TRUE
Notes
Brew in a bag method where the full boil volume is mashed within the boil vessel and then the grains are withdrawn at the end of the mash. No active sparging is required. This is a medium body beer profile.
Display grain temp
72.0 F
Display tun temp
72.0 F
Display sparge temp
168.1 F
Display tun weight
5 lbs
Saccharification
Name
Saccharification
Type
Infusion
Infusion water (L)
40.2784182
Step time (min)
60.0000000
Step temperature (°C)
65.5555556
Ramp time
10.0000000
End temp
65.5555556
Description
Add 42.56 qt of water at 163.9 F
Water grain ratio
1.064 qt/lb
Decoction amt
0.00 qt
Infuse temp
163.9 F
Display step temp
150.0 F
Display infuse amt
42.56 qt

Recipe details & fermentation

Name
Runaway Coconut Pastry Stout 1.0
Type
All Grain
Brewer
Sam Persichilli
Batch size (L)
22.7126016
Boil size (L)
29.1872703
Boil time (min)
240.0000000
Efficiency (%)
58.0000000
Taste rating
30.0000000
Original gravity
1.1450000
Final gravity
1.0550000
Carbonation
2.3000000
Fermentation stages
2
Primary duration (days)
4.0000000
Primary temperature (°C)
19.4444444
Secondary duration (days)
10.0000000
Secondary temperature (°C)
19.4444444
Tertiary duration (days)
7.0000000
Conditioning duration (days)
30.0000000
Conditioning temperature (°C)
18.3333333
Carbonation used
Bottle with 4.32 oz Corn Sugar
Forced carbonation
TRUE
Priming sugar name
Corn Sugar
Priming sugar equiv
1.0000000
Keg priming factor
0.5000000
Carbonation temp
21.1111111
Display carb temp
70.0 F
Date
06 Dec 2019
Est og
1.145 SG
Est fg
1.035 SG
Est color
82.5 SRM
IBU
40.0 IBUs
Ibu method
Tinseth
Est abv
14.9 %
ABV (%)
12.2 %
Actual efficiency
52.8 %
Calories
549.0 kcal/12oz
Display batch size
6.00 gal
Display boil size
7.71 gal
Display og
1.145 SG
Display fg
1.055 SG
Display primary temp
67.0 F
Display secondary temp
67.0 F
Display tertiary temp
65.0 F
Display age temp
65.0 F
Style details
Name
Imperial Stout
Category
American Porter and Stout
Category number
20
Style letter
C
Style guide
BJCP 2015
Type
Ale
Og min
1.0750000
Og max
1.1150000
Fg min
1.0180000
Fg max
1.0300000
Ibu min
50.0000000
Ibu max
90.0000000
Color min
30.0000000
Color max
40.0000000
Carb min
2.2000000
Carb max
2.8000000
Abv max
12.0000000
Abv min
8.0000000
Notes
An intensely-flavored, big, dark ale with a wide range of flavor balances and regional interpretations. Roasty-burnt malt with deep dark or dried fruit flavors, and a warming, bittersweet finish. Despite the intense flavors, the components need to meld together to create a complex, harmonious beer, not a hot mess. History: A style with a long, although not necessarily continuous, heritage. Traces roots to strong English porters brewed for export in the 1700s, and said to have been popular with the Russian Imperial Court. After the Napoleonic wars interrupted trade, these beers were increasingly sold in England. The style eventually all but died out, until being popularly embraced in the modern craft beer era, both in England as a revival and in the United States as a reinterpretation or re-imagination by extending the style with American characteristics. Style Comparison: Like a black barleywine with every dimension of flavor coming into play. More complex, with a broader range of possible flavors than lower-gravity stouts.
Profile
Aroma: Rich and complex, with variable amounts of roasted grains, maltiness, fruity esters, hops, and alcohol. The roasted malt character can take on coffee, dark chocolate, or slightly burnt tones and can be light to moderately strong. The malt aroma can be subtle to rich and barleywine-like. May optionally show a slight specialty malt character (e.g., caramel), but this should only add complexity and not dominate. Fruity esters may be low to moderately strong, and may take on a complex, dark fruit (e.g., plums, prunes, raisins) character. Hop aroma can be very low to quite aggressive, and may contain any hop variety. An alcohol character may be present, but shouldn’t be sharp, hot, or solventy. Aged versions may have a slight vinous or port-like quality, but shouldn’t be sour. The balance can vary with any of the aroma elements taking center stage. Not all possible aromas described need be present; many interpretations are possible. Aging affects the intensity, balance and smoothness of aromatics. Appearance: Color may range from very dark reddish-brown to jet black. Opaque. Deep tan to dark brown head. Generally has a well-formed head, although head retention may be low to moderate. High alcohol and viscosity may be visible in “legs” when beer is swirled in a glass. Flavor: Rich, deep, complex and frequently quite intense, with variable amounts of roasted malt/grains, maltiness, fruity esters, hop bitterness and flavor, and alcohol. Medium to aggressively high bitterness. Medium-low to high hop flavor (any variety). Moderate to aggressively high roasted malt/grain flavors can suggest bittersweet or unsweetened chocolate, cocoa, and/or strong coffee. A slightly burnt grain, burnt currant or tarry character may be evident. Fruity esters may be low to intense, and can take on a dark fruit character (raisins, plums, or prunes). Malt backbone can be balanced and supportive to rich and barleywine-like, and may optionally show some supporting caramel, bready or toasty flavors. The palate and finish can vary from relatively dry to moderately sweet, usually with some lingering roastiness, hop bitterness and warming character. The balance and intensity of flavors can be affected by aging, with some flavors becoming more subdued over time and some aged, vinous or port-like qualities developing. Mouthfeel: Full to very full-bodied and chewy, with a velvety, luscious texture (although the body may decline with long conditioning). Gentle smooth warmth from alcohol should be present and noticeable, but not a primary characteristic; in well-conditioned versions, the alcohol can be deceptive. Should not be syrupy or under-attenuated. Carbonation may be low to moderate, depending on age and conditioning. Comments: Traditionally an English style, but it is currently much more popular and widely available in America where it is a craft beer favorite, not a curiosity. Variations exist, with English and American interpretations (predictably, the American versions have more bitterness, roasted character, and finishing hops, while the English varieties reflect a more complex specialty malt character and a more forward ester profile). Not all Imperial Stouts have a clearly ‘English’ or ‘American’ character; anything in between the two variants are allowable as well, which is why it is counter-productive to designate a sub-type when entering a competition. The wide range of allowable characteristics allow for maximum brewer creativity. Judges must be aware of the broad range of the style, and not try to judge all examples as clones of a specific commercial beer.
Ingredients
Well-modified pale malt, with generous quantities of roasted malts and/or grain. May have a complex grain bill using virtually any variety of malt. Any type of hops may be used. American or English ale yeast.
Examples
American –Bell’s Expedition Stout, Cigar City Marshal Zhukov’s Imperial Stout, Great Divide Yeti Imperial Stout, North Coast Old Rasputin Imperial Stout, Sierra Nevada Narwhal Imperial Stout; English – Courage Imperial Russian Stout, Le Coq Imperial Extra Double Stout, Samuel Smith Imperial Stout
Display og min
1.075 SG
Display og max
1.115 SG
Display fg min
1.018 SG
Display fg max
1.030 SG
Display color min
30.0 SRM
Display color max
40.0 SRM
Og range
1.075-1.115 SG
Fg range
1.018-1.030 SG
Ibu range
50.0-90.0 IBUs
Carb range
2.20-2.80 Vols
Color range
30.0-40.0 SRM
Abv range
8.00-12.00 %
Equipment
Name
All Grain - Mini 3 Gal/11.3 l - BIAB Stovetop
Boil size (L)
29.1872703
Batch size (L)
22.7126016
Tun volume
22.7126016
Tun weight
2.2679600
Tun specific heat
0.1200000
Top up water
0.0000000
Trub chiller loss
0.9463584
Evap rate
3.8908403
Boil time (min)
240.0000000
Calc boil volume
TRUE
Lauter deadspace
0.0000000
Top up kettle
0.0000000
Hop utilization
100.0000000
Cooling loss pct
4.0000000
Notes
Mini Brew-in-a-bag stovetop all grain batch with a a 3 gal/11l target batch volume designed to fit in a 5-6 gal pot. Note that pot size dictates how much grain can be used and you may need more than 5 gal/19 l for higher gravity beers. Please use a BIAB mash profile with this setup to get the proper mash volumes.
Display boil size
7.71 gal
Display batch size
6.00 gal
Display tun volume
6.00 gal
Display tun weight
5 lbs
Display top up water
0.00 gal
Display trub chiller loss
0.25 gal
Display lauter deadspace
0.00 gal
Display top up kettle
0.00 gal

Guillotine

BREW SHEET · BEERXML

Guillotine 3.1

Imperial Stout

Download BeerXML
Batch
6.00 gal
OG
1.126
FG
1.042
ABV
11.3%
IBU
84.7
Boil
240 min

Fermentables

IngredientAmountDetails
Pale Malt (2 Row) US21 lbs 14.7 ozGrain
Munich Malt - 10L3 lbs 9.5 ozGrain
Chocolate Malt2 lbs 2.5 ozGrain
Oats, Flaked2 lbs 2.5 ozGrain
Munich Malt - 20L1 lbs 12.7 ozGrain
Caramel/Crystal Malt - 80L1 lbs 7.0 ozGrain
Roasted Barley1 lbs 7.0 ozGrain
Black (Patent) Malt11.5 ozGrain
Caramel/Crystal Malt -120L11.5 ozGrain

Hops

IngredientAmountAddition
Columbus/Tomahawk/Zeus (CTZ)1.45 ozBoil · 90.0 min · 15.5% alpha acid
Columbus/Tomahawk/Zeus (CTZ)0.89 ozBoil · 30.0 min · 15.5% alpha acid
Columbus/Tomahawk/Zeus (CTZ)1.64 ozAroma · 30.0 min · 15.5% alpha acid

Yeast

IngredientAmountDetails
Safale American50.28 mlDCL/Fermentis · US-05

Mash schedule

  • Mash In · 152.0 F · 75 min · 42.51 L infusion

Fermentation

  • Primary: 4 days at 19.4 °C
  • Secondary: 10 days at 19.4 °C
  • Tertiary: 7 days
Full technical details

Original export fields, ingredient specifications, water, style and equipment.

Fermentables

Pale Malt (2 Row) US
Name
Pale Malt (2 Row) US
Type
Grain
Amount (kg / L for liquids)
9.9421377
Yield
79.0000000
Color (SRM)
2.0000000
Add after boil
FALSE
Origin
US
Notes
Base malt for all beer styles
Coarse fine diff
1.5000000
Moisture
4.0000000
Diastatic power
140.0000000
Protein
12.3000000
Max in batch
100.0000000
Recommend mash
TRUE
Ibu gal per lb
0.0000000
Display amount
21 lbs 14.7 oz
Inventory
0.0 oz
Potential
1.0363400
Display color
2.0 SRM
Extract substitute
Pale Liquid Extract
Munich Malt - 10L
Name
Munich Malt - 10L
Type
Grain
Amount (kg / L for liquids)
1.6298586
Yield
77.0000000
Color (SRM)
10.0000000
Add after boil
FALSE
Origin
US
Notes
Malty-sweet flavor characteristic and adds a slight orange color to the beer. Does not contribute signficantly to body or head retention. Use for: Bock, Porter, Marzen, Oktoberfest beers
Coarse fine diff
2.8000000
Moisture
5.0000000
Diastatic power
50.0000000
Protein
13.5000000
Max in batch
80.0000000
Recommend mash
TRUE
Ibu gal per lb
0.0000000
Display amount
3 lbs 9.5 oz
Inventory
0.0 oz
Potential
1.0354200
Display color
10.0 SRM
Extract substitute
Amber Liquid Extract
Chocolate Malt
Name
Chocolate Malt
Type
Grain
Amount (kg / L for liquids)
0.9779152
Yield
73.0000000
Color (SRM)
450.0000000
Add after boil
FALSE
Origin
United Kingdom
Notes
Dark malt that gives a rich red or brown color and nutty flavor. Use for: Brown ales, porters, some stouts Maintains some malty flavor, not as dark as roasted malt.
Coarse fine diff
1.5000000
Moisture
4.0000000
Diastatic power
0.0000000
Protein
10.5000000
Max in batch
10.0000000
Recommend mash
FALSE
Ibu gal per lb
0.0000000
Display amount
2 lbs 2.5 oz
Inventory
0.0 oz
Potential
1.0335800
Display color
450.0 SRM
Oats, Flaked
Name
Oats, Flaked
Type
Grain
Amount (kg / L for liquids)
0.9779152
Yield
80.0000000
Color (SRM)
1.0000000
Add after boil
FALSE
Origin
US
Notes
Adds body, mouth feel and head retention to the beer Used in oatmeal stouts and porters Adds substantial protein haze to light beers Protein rest recommended unless flakes are pregelatinized
Coarse fine diff
1.5000000
Moisture
9.0000000
Diastatic power
0.0000000
Protein
9.0000000
Max in batch
30.0000000
Recommend mash
TRUE
Ibu gal per lb
0.0000000
Display amount
2 lbs 2.5 oz
Inventory
0.0 oz
Potential
1.0368000
Display color
1.0 SRM
Extract substitute
Carafoam
Munich Malt - 20L
Name
Munich Malt - 20L
Type
Grain
Amount (kg / L for liquids)
0.8149293
Yield
75.0000000
Color (SRM)
20.0000000
Add after boil
FALSE
Origin
US
Notes
Malty-sweet flavor characteristic and adds a orange to deep orange color to the beer. Does not contribute signficantly to body or head retention. Use for: Bock, Porter, Marzen, Oktoberfest beers
Coarse fine diff
2.8000000
Moisture
5.0000000
Diastatic power
25.0000000
Protein
13.5000000
Max in batch
80.0000000
Recommend mash
TRUE
Ibu gal per lb
0.0000000
Display amount
1 lbs 12.7 oz
Inventory
0.0 oz
Potential
1.0345000
Display color
20.0 SRM
Extract substitute
Amber Liquid Extract
Caramel/Crystal Malt - 80L
Name
Caramel/Crystal Malt - 80L
Type
Grain
Amount (kg / L for liquids)
0.6519435
Yield
74.0000000
Color (SRM)
80.0000000
Add after boil
FALSE
Origin
US
Notes
Adds body, color and improves head retention. Also called "Crystal" malt.
Coarse fine diff
1.5000000
Moisture
4.0000000
Diastatic power
0.0000000
Protein
13.2000000
Max in batch
20.0000000
Recommend mash
FALSE
Ibu gal per lb
0.0000000
Display amount
1 lbs 7.0 oz
Inventory
0.0 oz
Potential
1.0340400
Display color
80.0 SRM
Roasted Barley
Name
Roasted Barley
Type
Grain
Amount (kg / L for liquids)
0.6519435
Yield
55.0000000
Color (SRM)
300.0000000
Add after boil
FALSE
Origin
US
Notes
Roasted at high temperature to create a burnt, grainy, coffee like flavor. Imparts a red to deep brown color to beer, and very strong roasted flavor. Use 2-4% in Brown ales to add a nutty flavor, or 3-10% in Porters and Stouts for coffee flavor.
Coarse fine diff
1.5000000
Moisture
5.0000000
Diastatic power
0.0000000
Protein
13.2000000
Max in batch
10.0000000
Recommend mash
FALSE
Ibu gal per lb
0.0000000
Display amount
1 lbs 7.0 oz
Inventory
0.0 oz
Potential
1.0253000
Display color
300.0 SRM
Black (Patent) Malt
Name
Black (Patent) Malt
Type
Grain
Amount (kg / L for liquids)
0.3259717
Yield
55.0000000
Color (SRM)
500.0000000
Add after boil
FALSE
Origin
US
Notes
Dark color and dry roasted flavor characteristic of Stouts and Porters Use for: Coloring in small amounts, or flavoring of Stouts and Porters in larger amounts.
Coarse fine diff
1.5000000
Moisture
6.0000000
Diastatic power
0.0000000
Protein
13.2000000
Max in batch
10.0000000
Recommend mash
FALSE
Ibu gal per lb
0.0000000
Display amount
11.5 oz
Inventory
0.0 oz
Potential
1.0253000
Display color
500.0 SRM
Caramel/Crystal Malt -120L
Name
Caramel/Crystal Malt -120L
Type
Grain
Amount (kg / L for liquids)
0.3259717
Yield
72.0000000
Color (SRM)
120.0000000
Add after boil
FALSE
Origin
US
Notes
Adds body, color and improves head retention. Also called "Crystal" malt. Very Dark
Coarse fine diff
1.5000000
Moisture
4.0000000
Diastatic power
0.0000000
Protein
10.2000000
Max in batch
20.0000000
Recommend mash
FALSE
Ibu gal per lb
0.0000000
Display amount
11.5 oz
Inventory
0.0 oz
Potential
1.0331200
Display color
120.0 SRM

Hops

Columbus/Tomahawk/Zeus (CTZ)
Name
Columbus/Tomahawk/Zeus (CTZ)
Origin
U.S.
Alpha acid (%)
15.5000000
Amount (kg / L for liquids)
0.0409895
Use
Boil
Time (min)
90.0000000
Notes
Engineered Centennial Substitute - High alpha bittering hops. Used for: IPA, American Pale Ale, Stout, Lager, Barley Wine Aroma: Pungent, spicy. Strongly aromatic, but clean tasting bitterness Substitutes: Other CTZ, Galena, Chinook, Nugget, Target (U.K.), Northern Brewer (Germany) Storage: Poor/Very Poor (45-65% AA after 6 months at 20 C) 14-16.5% AA / 4-5% Beta
Type
Bittering
Form
Pellet
Beta
4.5000000
Hsi
52.0000000
Display amount
1.45 oz
Inventory
0.00 oz
Display time
90.0 min
Columbus/Tomahawk/Zeus (CTZ)
Name
Columbus/Tomahawk/Zeus (CTZ)
Origin
U.S.
Alpha acid (%)
15.5000000
Amount (kg / L for liquids)
0.0253572
Use
Boil
Time (min)
30.0000000
Notes
Engineered Centennial Substitute - High alpha bittering hops. Used for: IPA, American Pale Ale, Stout, Lager, Barley Wine Aroma: Pungent, spicy. Strongly aromatic, but clean tasting bitterness Substitutes: Other CTZ, Galena, Chinook, Nugget, Target (U.K.), Northern Brewer (Germany) Storage: Poor/Very Poor (45-65% AA after 6 months at 20 C) 14-16.5% AA / 4-5% Beta
Type
Bittering
Form
Pellet
Beta
4.5000000
Hsi
52.0000000
Display amount
0.89 oz
Inventory
0.00 oz
Display time
30.0 min
Columbus/Tomahawk/Zeus (CTZ)
Name
Columbus/Tomahawk/Zeus (CTZ)
Origin
U.S.
Alpha acid (%)
15.5000000
Amount (kg / L for liquids)
0.0465687
Use
Aroma
Time (min)
30.0000000
Notes
Engineered Centennial Substitute - High alpha bittering hops. Used for: IPA, American Pale Ale, Stout, Lager, Barley Wine Aroma: Pungent, spicy. Strongly aromatic, but clean tasting bitterness Substitutes: Other CTZ, Galena, Chinook, Nugget, Target (U.K.), Northern Brewer (Germany) Storage: Poor/Very Poor (45-65% AA after 6 months at 20 C) 14-16.5% AA / 4-5% Beta
Type
Bittering
Form
Pellet
Beta
4.5000000
Hsi
52.0000000
Display amount
1.64 oz
Inventory
0.00 oz
Display time
30.0 min

Yeast

Safale American
Name
Safale American
Type
Ale
Form
Dry
Amount (kg / L for liquids)
0.0502753
Amount is weight
FALSE
Laboratory
DCL/Fermentis
Product id
US-05
Min temperature
15.0000000
Max temperature
23.8888889
Flocculation
Medium
Attenuation (%)
76.5000000
Notes
American ale yeast that produces well balanced beers with low diacetyl and a very clean, crisp end palate.
Best for
American ale, other clean finish ales
Max reuse
5
Times cultured
0
Add to secondary
FALSE
Display amount
50.28 ml
Disp min temp
59.0 F
Disp max temp
75.0 F
Inventory
0.0 pkg
Culture date
06 Mar 2011

Mash

Name
Single Infusion, Light Body
Grain temp
22.2222222
Tun temp
22.2222222
Sparge temp
75.5555556
Ph
5.4000000
Tun weight
64.0000000
Tun specific heat
0.3000000
Equip adjust
FALSE
Notes
Simple single infusion mash for use with most modern well modified grains (about 95% of the time).
Display grain temp
72.0 F
Display tun temp
72.0 F
Display sparge temp
168.0 F
Display tun weight
4 lbs
Mash In
Name
Mash In
Type
Infusion
Infusion water (L)
42.5059971
Step time (min)
75.0000000
Step temperature (°C)
66.6666667
Ramp time
2.0000000
End temp
66.6666667
Description
Add 44.92 qt of water at 163.7 F
Water grain ratio
1.250 qt/lb
Decoction amt
0.00 qt
Infuse temp
163.7 F
Display step temp
152.0 F
Display infuse amt
44.92 qt

Recipe details & fermentation

Name
Guillotine 3.1
Type
All Grain
Brewer
Samuel Persichilli
Batch size (L)
22.7126016
Boil size (L)
34.7928666
Boil time (min)
240.0000000
Efficiency (%)
60.0000000
Taste rating
30.0000000
Original gravity
1.1260000
Final gravity
1.0420000
Carbonation
2.3000000
Fermentation stages
2
Primary duration (days)
4.0000000
Primary temperature (°C)
19.4444444
Secondary duration (days)
10.0000000
Secondary temperature (°C)
19.4444444
Tertiary duration (days)
7.0000000
Conditioning duration (days)
30.0000000
Conditioning temperature (°C)
18.3333333
Carbonation used
Bottle with 4.40 oz Corn Sugar
Forced carbonation
TRUE
Priming sugar name
Corn Sugar
Priming sugar equiv
1.0000000
Keg priming factor
0.5000000
Carbonation temp
21.1111111
Display carb temp
70.0 F
Date
20 Jun 2020
Est og
1.126 SG
Est fg
1.027 SG
Est color
76.0 SRM
IBU
84.7 IBUs
Ibu method
Tinseth
Est abv
13.3 %
ABV (%)
11.3 %
Actual efficiency
49.8 %
Calories
463.8 kcal/12oz
Display batch size
6.00 gal
Display boil size
9.19 gal
Display og
1.126 SG
Display fg
1.042 SG
Display primary temp
67.0 F
Display secondary temp
67.0 F
Display tertiary temp
65.0 F
Display age temp
65.0 F
Style details
Name
Imperial Stout
Category
American Porter and Stout
Category number
20
Style letter
C
Style guide
BJCP 2015
Type
Ale
Og min
1.0750000
Og max
1.1150000
Fg min
1.0180000
Fg max
1.0300000
Ibu min
50.0000000
Ibu max
90.0000000
Color min
30.0000000
Color max
40.0000000
Carb min
2.2000000
Carb max
2.8000000
Abv max
12.0000000
Abv min
8.0000000
Notes
An intensely-flavored, big, dark ale with a wide range of flavor balances and regional interpretations. Roasty-burnt malt with deep dark or dried fruit flavors, and a warming, bittersweet finish. Despite the intense flavors, the components need to meld together to create a complex, harmonious beer, not a hot mess. History: A style with a long, although not necessarily continuous, heritage. Traces roots to strong English porters brewed for export in the 1700s, and said to have been popular with the Russian Imperial Court. After the Napoleonic wars interrupted trade, these beers were increasingly sold in England. The style eventually all but died out, until being popularly embraced in the modern craft beer era, both in England as a revival and in the United States as a reinterpretation or re-imagination by extending the style with American characteristics. Style Comparison: Like a black barleywine with every dimension of flavor coming into play. More complex, with a broader range of possible flavors than lower-gravity stouts.
Profile
Aroma: Rich and complex, with variable amounts of roasted grains, maltiness, fruity esters, hops, and alcohol. The roasted malt character can take on coffee, dark chocolate, or slightly burnt tones and can be light to moderately strong. The malt aroma can be subtle to rich and barleywine-like. May optionally show a slight specialty malt character (e.g., caramel), but this should only add complexity and not dominate. Fruity esters may be low to moderately strong, and may take on a complex, dark fruit (e.g., plums, prunes, raisins) character. Hop aroma can be very low to quite aggressive, and may contain any hop variety. An alcohol character may be present, but shouldn’t be sharp, hot, or solventy. Aged versions may have a slight vinous or port-like quality, but shouldn’t be sour. The balance can vary with any of the aroma elements taking center stage. Not all possible aromas described need be present; many interpretations are possible. Aging affects the intensity, balance and smoothness of aromatics. Appearance: Color may range from very dark reddish-brown to jet black. Opaque. Deep tan to dark brown head. Generally has a well-formed head, although head retention may be low to moderate. High alcohol and viscosity may be visible in “legs” when beer is swirled in a glass. Flavor: Rich, deep, complex and frequently quite intense, with variable amounts of roasted malt/grains, maltiness, fruity esters, hop bitterness and flavor, and alcohol. Medium to aggressively high bitterness. Medium-low to high hop flavor (any variety). Moderate to aggressively high roasted malt/grain flavors can suggest bittersweet or unsweetened chocolate, cocoa, and/or strong coffee. A slightly burnt grain, burnt currant or tarry character may be evident. Fruity esters may be low to intense, and can take on a dark fruit character (raisins, plums, or prunes). Malt backbone can be balanced and supportive to rich and barleywine-like, and may optionally show some supporting caramel, bready or toasty flavors. The palate and finish can vary from relatively dry to moderately sweet, usually with some lingering roastiness, hop bitterness and warming character. The balance and intensity of flavors can be affected by aging, with some flavors becoming more subdued over time and some aged, vinous or port-like qualities developing. Mouthfeel: Full to very full-bodied and chewy, with a velvety, luscious texture (although the body may decline with long conditioning). Gentle smooth warmth from alcohol should be present and noticeable, but not a primary characteristic; in well-conditioned versions, the alcohol can be deceptive. Should not be syrupy or under-attenuated. Carbonation may be low to moderate, depending on age and conditioning. Comments: Traditionally an English style, but it is currently much more popular and widely available in America where it is a craft beer favorite, not a curiosity. Variations exist, with English and American interpretations (predictably, the American versions have more bitterness, roasted character, and finishing hops, while the English varieties reflect a more complex specialty malt character and a more forward ester profile). Not all Imperial Stouts have a clearly ‘English’ or ‘American’ character; anything in between the two variants are allowable as well, which is why it is counter-productive to designate a sub-type when entering a competition. The wide range of allowable characteristics allow for maximum brewer creativity. Judges must be aware of the broad range of the style, and not try to judge all examples as clones of a specific commercial beer.
Ingredients
Well-modified pale malt, with generous quantities of roasted malts and/or grain. May have a complex grain bill using virtually any variety of malt. Any type of hops may be used. American or English ale yeast.
Examples
American –Bell’s Expedition Stout, Cigar City Marshal Zhukov’s Imperial Stout, Great Divide Yeti Imperial Stout, North Coast Old Rasputin Imperial Stout, Sierra Nevada Narwhal Imperial Stout; English – Courage Imperial Russian Stout, Le Coq Imperial Extra Double Stout, Samuel Smith Imperial Stout
Display og min
1.075 SG
Display og max
1.115 SG
Display fg min
1.018 SG
Display fg max
1.030 SG
Display color min
30.0 SRM
Display color max
40.0 SRM
Og range
1.075-1.115 SG
Fg range
1.018-1.030 SG
Ibu range
50.0-90.0 IBUs
Carb range
2.20-2.80 Vols
Color range
30.0-40.0 SRM
Abv range
8.00-12.00 %
Equipment
Name
All Grain - Standard 5 Gal/19l Batch - Cooler
Boil size (L)
34.7928666
Batch size (L)
22.7126016
Tun volume
18.9271680
Tun weight
1.8143680
Tun specific heat
0.3000000
Top up water
0.0000000
Trub chiller loss
2.8390752
Evap rate
5.8751530
Boil time (min)
240.0000000
Calc boil volume
TRUE
Lauter deadspace
0.9463584
Top up kettle
0.0000000
Hop utilization
100.0000000
Cooling loss pct
4.0000000
Notes
Popular all grain setup. 5 Gal/19 l Plastic cooler as mash tun with false bottom, and 7-9 gallon brewpot capable of boiling at least 7 gal of wort without spilling over. Primarily used for single infusion mashes.
Display boil size
9.19 gal
Display batch size
6.00 gal
Display tun volume
5.00 gal
Display tun weight
4 lbs
Display top up water
0.00 gal
Display trub chiller loss
0.75 gal
Display lauter deadspace
0.25 gal
Display top up kettle
0.00 gal

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