inhousebrew said:Well since you said beginners barleywine I'm thinking extract? If so you'll need something different than the one above or will need to convert it to extract.
More than the recipe I'd say be careful with technique. Use a yeast calculator online to make sure you pitch enough. Ferment it out low and slow, this is important with big beers but I like to finish it off at a high temp to for a couple days to make sure I reach my full attenuation. Lastly, be patient. Let it sit and get better for at least three to four months. My barleywine aged a year in carboys and has been bottled for four months and is just now getting really good.
GilSwillBasementBrews said:Here is a batch I made in early Feb. Turned out very well everyone that has tried has commented in how easy drinking it is at 9.4%ABV
Gravity Before Boil: 1.041 SG
Original Gravity: 1.096 SG
Final Gravity: 1.024 SG
Volume Before Boil: 3.50 US gals
Volume After Boil: 1.50 US gals
Volume Transferred: 1.25 US gals
Water Added To Dilute: 0.0 qts
Volume At Pitching: 1.25 US gals
Volume Of Finished Beer: 4.0 qts
Total Water Required: 4.13 US gals
Preparation
Heat 1.97 US gals of water to 169 F.
Mashing
2lb 8oz of US 2-Row Malt
2lb 0oz of US Vienna Malt
8.00 oz of US Caramel 60L Malt
4.00 oz of US Roasted Barley
Allow the temperature to stabilize at 151 F. Allow to rest at this temperature for 60 minutes.
Raise the temperature to 171 F over 10 minutes and mash out.
Add 1.6 qts of water at 171 F, mix and run off.
Add a further 1.75 US gals of water at 171 F and mix.
Run off to collect a total of 3.50 US gals of wort.
Add the following hops at the times given for the boil.
0.50 oz of German Tettnang (60 Min From End)(alpha 3.7%)
0.50 oz of German Tettnang (30 Min From End)(alpha 3.7%)
0.50 oz of UK Fuggle (5 Min From End) (alpha 4.2%)
0.50 oz of UK Golding (5 Min From End) (alpha 5.8%)
0.50 oz of US Mount Hood (1 Min From End)(6.1% AlphaAcids)
Boil the wort for a total of 120 minutes.
Pitch 1 pack(s) of DCL S-04-SafAle and ferment at 64 F.
hehawbrew said:Thanks!!
I think I'll try it out! I've only ever done AG, so, I feel comfortable with the process.
I have a two gallon fermentation bucket. Too much head space you think?
GilSwillBasementBrews said:No I think you'd be alright with a two gallon bucket.
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