If It Ain’t Scottish, It’s Crap! - Wee Heavy - 2008 National Homebrew Competition Winner

Ingredients

For 11 Gallons (41.64 L)

    24.0 lb (2.72 kg) Golden Promise pale malt
    4.0 lb (1.81 kg) 60° L crystal malt
    4.0 lb (1.81 kg) Munich malt
    2.0 lb (0.9 kg) wheat malt
    1.5 lb (0.68 kg) 120° L crystal malt
    6.0 oz (170 g) roast barley
    3.0 oz (85 g) East Kent Goldings pellet hops, 5% a.a. (mash hop)
    0.5 oz (14 g) East Kent Goldings pellet hops, 5% a.a. (30 min)
    White Labs WLP028 Edinburgh ale yeast (0.5 gallon starter)
    2 Whirlfloc tablets (15 min)
 

Specifications

    Original Gravity: 1.096
    Final Gravity: 1.018
    ABV: 10.24%
 

Directions

    Mash grains at 153° F (67° C) for 60 minutes. Split batch with first runnings at 1.080 pre-boil.
    Primary fermentation for 27 days at 67° F (19° C) in glass.
    Secondary fermentation for 30 days at 67° F (19° C) in glass.
    Forced CO2 to carbonate (2.3 vol).