Split Open and Melt - American Stout - 2013 National Homebrew Competition Winner

Ingredients

For 5 Gallons (18.93 L)

    18.0 lb (8.16 kg) two-row pale malt
    2.0 lb (0.9 kg) chocolate malt
    1.0 lb (0.45 kg) 120° L crystal malt
    1.0 lb (0.45 kg) CaraMunich® malt
    2.0 oz (57 g) homegrown Chinook hops (60 min)
    2.0 oz (57 g) homegrown Chinook hops (60 min)
    2.0 oz (57 g) homegrown Chinook hops (60 min)
    1.0 oz (28 g) East Kent Goldings hops (30 min)
    1.0 oz (28 g) East Kent Goldings hops (0 min)
    1.0 oz (28 g) East Kent Goldings hops (dry)
    Whirlfloc
    Yeast nutrient
    White Labs WLP001 California ale yeast (starter)
 

Specifications

    Original Gravity: 1.095
    Final Gravity: 1.025
    ABV: 9.25%
 

Directions

    Mash at 152° F (67° C) for 60 minutes.
    Primary Fermentation at 67° F (19° C).
    Force carbonated and bottled.