Name: Russian Imperial Stout
SKU: 51350
Availability: InStock

Russian Imperial Stout

Big, bold & unapolagetically intense, this Imperial Stout pours pitch black with a deep mahogany edge. Expect aromas of burnt caramel, espresso and bittersweet chocolate. This will only get better with age, with a port-like richness and a decadent finish.

Description

🍺 Recipe Details 🍺

OG: 1.086| IBU: 83 | ABV: 9%
MASH: 60min, 68°C BOIL: 90min
GRIST
– 6kg Voyager Veloria (7.5 EBC)
– 450g Roasted Barley (1350 EBC)
– 450g Simpsons Black Malt (1350 EBC)
– 450g Voyager Chocolate (1100 EBC)
– 380g Simpsons Medium Crystal (180 EBC)
– 380g Gladfield Shepherd’s Delight (300 EBC)

BOIL ADDITIONS
30g Magnum (14.8% AA) (90min)
30g Magnum (14.8% AA (60min)
1kg Dark Brown Sugar (10min) (not included)
30g Magnum (14.8% AA) (0min)

FERMENT @ 18°C for 14 days, raise to 20°C for 4 more days
DRY (3 packs recommended)
Safale S-04 English Ale
> LalBrew Nottingham Ale
LIQUID
Bluestone San Diego
Bluestone Edinburgh
TARGET FG: 1.023
FERMENT: 18 days*

* fermentation time will vary depending on yeast strain, fermentation temperature and process.

** This style will benefit greatly from extended ageing

OPEN RECIPE IN BREWFATHER (23L) (46L)

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🍺 Water Profile / Notes 🍺

Target Water Profile: BLACK / STRONG STOUT

Calcium (Ca²⁺): 80
Magnesium (Mg²⁺): 4
Chloride (Cl^-:): 100
Sulphate (SO₄^2-): 80
Bicarbonate (HCO₃^–): 240

Adjust your water profile with our range of brewing salts.
Typical mineral additions (RO water): Calcium Sulphate 3.8g, Magnesium Sulphate 1.8g, Calcium Chloride 7.2g, Bicarb Soda 11.7g
For Brisbane tap water add Calcium Sulphate 3.8g, Calcium Chloride 3.2g, Bicarb Soda 7g along with 1/4 teaspoon Potassium Metabisulphite split across mash and sparge water.

Note: Ensure fermentation temperature is kept cool during the initial active stages of fermentation

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