Beer Style: Christmas/Winter Specialty Spiced Beer
(21B)
Recipe Type: all-grain
Yield: 5 US gallons
When the weather turns cold, it’s time to seek out the king of all seasonal beers — winter ales. Brewed stronger, richer and more full-bodied, this beer tastes great alongside a roaring fire or when hoisting the holiday cheer with friends.
Original Gravity: 1.058
Final Gravity: 1.014
Alcohol by Vol: 5.8%
Bitterness IBU: 19
Recipe Type: all-grain
Yield: 5.00 US Gallons
Old ale base. Mash grains at 158 °F (70 °C). 90 minute boil. Steep spices (chopped up) in tight mesh bag at knockout for 10 minutes, remove, then chill rapidly. Ferment at 68 °F (20 °C). Prime with muscavado sugar and cask-condition.
Source: Gordon Strong