Thomas Toes Mild - Dark Mild - 2010 National Homebrew Competition Winner

Ingredients

For 5 Gallons (18.93 L)

    7.0 lb (3.18 kg) Maris Otter pale malt
    1.0 lb (0.45 kg) 75L crystal malt
    6.0 oz (170 g) chocolate malt
    6.0 oz (170 g) Victory malt
    1.0 oz (28 g) Carafa III
    0.5 oz (14 g) East Kent Goldings hops, 5% a.a. (60 min)
    0.25 oz (14 g) East Kent Goldings hops, 5% a.a. (15 min)
    1 tsp Irish moss (15 min)
    White Labs WLP002 ale yeast
 

Specifications

    Original Gravity: 1.037
    Final Gravity: 1.01
    ABV: 3.54%
 

Directions

    Mash grain for 60 minutes at 154° F (68° C). Include 1/2 tsp of gypsum in the reverse osmosis mash water. Sparge with 170° F (77° C) water. Include 1/2 tsp of gypsum in the RO sparge water. Collect 6.5 gallons of wort in the brew kettle. You should end up with 5 gallons of wort after the 90 minute boil.
    Primary fermentation for 7 days at 66-70° F (19-21° C).
    Forced CO2 to carbonate.