Wed, 03/30/2011 - 12:47 — Monster Mash
I've brewed this beer many times and it has placed in every competition I have entered it in. I brew this beer twice a year because it doesn't stick around very long, it is a favorite around my house.
Brewed By:
Craig Frump
Brew Date:
01/15/2011
Brew Type:
Beer Styles:
Classic Style:
English Mild
Recipe Category:
Batch Size:
25.0 gallons
Boil Time:
60 minutes
Original Gravity:
1.042 O.G.
Final Gravity:
1.016 F.G.
ABV:
3.5% ABV
IBUs:
21.4 IBUs
SRM:
15.6 SRM
Malt/Grain/Sugar/Extract:
30 Pounds Maris Otter Malt
2.25 Pounds Crystal 120
2.25 Pounds Crystal 60
2.25 Pounds Flaked Oats
.75 Pounds Chocolate Malt
Mashing Instructions:
Mash in at 155 for 60 minute, raise to 168 for mashout
Hops:
Goldings EKG 60 Minutes 1.50 oz Alpha 6.2
Goldings EKG 30 Minutes 1.50 oz Alpha 6.2
Goldings EKG 20 Minutes 2.00 oz Alpha 6.2
Extra Ingredients:
Whirfloc
Yeast:
WLP002
Special Instructions / Notes:
Keep an eye on fermentation and don't let it drop too low, the higher gravity finish gives this beer body and the slightly higher IBU's help back it up.