Big Blimp! American Barleywine

ABV: 11.2%

IBU: 100

SRM: 17

OG: 1.096 (22.9°P)

FG: 1.018 (4.6°P)

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Larry & Donna Reuter of Akron, OH, a member of the Society of Akron Area Zymurgists (SAAZ) homebrew club, won a gold medal in Category 19: Strong American Ale in the 2023 National Homebrew Competition Final Round in San Diego. The Reuter’s American Barleywine earned gold out of 107 entries.

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Browse hundreds of National Homebrew Competition medal-winning recipes from the best homebrewers around the world.

Larry & Donna Reuter of Akron, OH, a member of the Society of Akron Area Zymurgists (SAAZ) homebrew club, won a gold medal in Category 19: Strong American Ale in the 2023 National Homebrew Competition Final Round in San Diego. The Reuter’s American Barleywine earned gold out of 107 entries.

Ingredients:

  • MALTS & ADJUNCTS
  • 19 lb. (8.62 kg) Maris Otter
  • 1 lb. (454 g) crystal 40°L
  • 8 oz. (227 g) crystal 80°L
  • 4 oz. (113 g) Special B
  • 4 oz. (113 g) dextrin malt
  • 1 lb. (454 g) dextrose
  • HOPS
  • 0.75 oz. (21 g) Cascade, 5.8% a.a., FWH
  • 0.75 oz. (21 g) Centennial, 12.8% a.a., FWH
  • 0.75 oz. (21 g) Chinook, 10% a.a., FWH
  • 1.25 oz. (35 g) Cascade, 5.8% a.a., whirlpool
  • 1.25 oz. (35 g) Centennial, 12.8% a.a., whirlpool
  • 1.25 oz. (35 g) Chinook, 10% a.a., whirlpool
  • 1 oz. (28 g) Cascade, 5.8% a.a., dry hop 4 days
  • 2 oz. (57 g) Centennial, 12.8% a.a.,
  • dry hop 4 days
  • 1 oz. (28 g) Chinook, 10% a.a., dry hop 4 days
  • YEAST
  • 1000 mL starter Chico
  • WATER
  • Ca 5 ppm, Mg 42 ppm, Na 60 ppm, Cl 80 ppm, SO4 20 ppm
  • ADDITIONAL ITEMS
  • 1 tsp. Irish moss @ 10 min

Specifications:

Yield: 5 US gal. (18.9 L)

Original Gravity: 1.096 (22.9°P)

Final Gravity: 1.018 (4.6°P)

ABV: 11.2%

IBU: 100

SRM: 17

Directions:

Mash at 150°F (66°C) for 90 min. Target mash pH of 5.3. Batch or fly sparge for 15 to 30 min. Boil 90 min. Add whirlpool hops when wort reaches 190°F (88°C) and whirlpool at that temperature for 30 minutes. Chill with whirlpool hops in the wort, to 60–62°F (16–17°C), then aerate and pitch yeast. Ferment 21 days in primary, then dry hop for 4 days. Keg with 3.5 oz. (99 g) of corn sugar in a simple syrup and allow carbonation to develop over 2 weeks. Crash cool to 30°F (-1°C) and hold 2 weeks, then age until ready to serve. Same recipe won in 2019. Enjoy!!


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