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American Strong Ale

Abbatoir Imperial Black Rye Ale

This recipe started out as a clone of Firestone Walker's Wookey Jack Black Rye IPA, but was twisted into a deeper, richer, maltier, hoppier flavor monster at 9.75% ABV.
Brew Date: 
12/14/2013
Brewed By: 
Matt Myerhoff
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Lion's Share | Strong Ale

Original batch brewed with Falcon members Dave and Courtney Lopez a few weeks before my son was born in 2012. Recipe has remain unchanged across subsequent batches, winning Blue Ribbons in Strong Ale category at LA County Fair two years in a row (2012, 2013) and Silver Medal in Imperial Anything category at Doug King 2013. Highest score was a 40 from a BJCP certified judge (too generous I think). The biscuit malt plays really well with the Simcoe/Amarillo combination and the Denny's Favorite yeast leaves it full-bodied, chewy, yet not cloyingly sweet while balanced with the high IBUs from resiny hops.
Brew Date: 
03/24/2013
Brewed By: 
Drew Sams & Malcolm Edwards
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