This beer began as an attempt to brew something with a properly reddish hue for the holidays—but it serves just as well as an exploration of earthy rye and malty depth with a firm, spicy bitterness.
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The IBUs may look high, but the richness and complexity of the grist do a lot to stand up to that. They also help this beer to be a great “keeper.”
ALL-GRAIN
Batch size: 5 gallons/19 liters
Brewhouse efficiency: 72%
OG: 1.063 (15.4°P)
FG: 1.015 (3.8°P)
IBUs: 58
ABV: 6.5%
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