Imperial Black Site Stout

• Maris Otter

  Base

  16 lb
• Roasted Barley

  Roast / Coffee / Dry Finish

  2.5 lb
• Flaked Oats

  Body / Silkiness

  2 lb
• Chocolate Malt

  Cocoa / Smooth Roast

  1.5 lb
• Crystal 80L

  Caramel / Residual Sweetness

  1.5 lb
• Black Patent

  Dry Roast Edge

  0.75 lb
• CaraMunich II

  Melanoidin / Depth

  0.75 lb

• Magnum90 min · bittering
  1.5 oz
• East Kent Goldings15 min · flavor
  0.75 oz

• Dry English Ale · White Labs · WLP007

  High attenuation is critical for a stout of this gravity — WLP007 will drive it to a dry, satisfying finish. Pitch a large starter (2L stir plate). Ferment at 68°F. Once primary is done, ramp to 72°F for a full week to ensure every last gravity point is consumed before packaging.

  1 pkg

• No brewing additions

Target Batch

5.5 gal

Est. Total Water Needed

7.8 gal

Water Source

Not specified

Profile

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Additions

(none)

Est. total includes boil-off. All-grain brews may need additional mash/sparge water.