2017 Advent Exchange - December 21st - Central Perk Coffee Stout

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2017 Advent Exchange - December 21st - Central Perk Coffee Stout

Post by darciandjenn » Mon Nov 27, 2017 10:24 am

Recipe Specifications
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Boil Size: 50.5 l
Post Boil Volume: 45.5 l
Batch Size (fermenter): 43 l
Bottling Volume: 39 l
OG: 1.056 SG
ABV: 5.4%
Estimated Color: 44.5 SRM
Estimated IBU: 57.3 IBUs
Brewhouse Efficiency: 72.00 %
Mash Efficiency: 72 %
Boil Time: 60 Minutes

Ingredients:
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65.96 l Halifax Pockwock Water 1 -
7.95 kg Pale Malt (2 Row) US (2.0 SRM) Grain 2 67.2 %
1.27 kg Caramel/Crystal Malt -150L (150.0 SRM) Grain 3 10.7 %
1.27 kg Chocolate Malt (350.0 SRM) Grain 4 10.7 %
1.17 kg Oats, Flaked (1.0 SRM) Grain 5 9.9 %
172.93 g Roasted Barley (500.0 SRM) Grain 6 1.5 %
50 g Warrior [15.80 %] - Boil 60.0 min Hop 7 45.6 IBUs
40 g Falconer's Flight [10.20 %] - Boil 15.0 … Hop 8 11.7 IBUs
2.0 pkg Safale American (DCL/Fermentis #US… Yeast 9 -
56 g Ethiopian Sidama Ardi Coffee (from Java Blend) - steep for 24 hours

Mash @ 68.9 C for 60 minutes

This beer didn't finish quite as low as expected, so if it's a little on the sweet side, it wasn't intentional. That said, I think it's still pretty darn tasty. Hope you think so too! :cheers2:

Comments and suggestions for improvement are appreciated!

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Re: 2017 Advent Exchange - December 21st - Central Perk Coffee Stout

Post by mumblecrunch » Mon Nov 27, 2017 6:32 pm

That coffee was a great choice. Looking forward to trying it!


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Re: 2017 Advent Exchange - December 21st - Central Perk Coffee Stout

Post by CartoonCod » Thu Dec 21, 2017 6:58 pm

Nice beer, black with a lingering tan head. Looks stunning. Tastes nice. Definitely getting a coffee flavour. Getting some esters and quite a bit of hops. Nice full body. Personally I think a cleaner fermentation and less hops would help bring out the coffee a bit. I find coffee often thins out beers by bringing acidity but the extra body definitely helps this. Thanks!

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Re: 2017 Advent Exchange - December 21st - Central Perk Coffee Stout

Post by John G » Thu Dec 21, 2017 7:22 pm

Great stout. Super roasted malt flavours. I pick up a lot of chocolate aroma. I think it dried out plenty, anymore and the roast would be too bitter. There is quite a bit of hop flavour, probably more than needed to showcase the coffee. I get some phenols in the aroma. I assume you dechlorinate your water? Like this beer. The head is super creamy like a mocha latte. Good carbonation. I'd almost prefer a bit more sweetness, possibly increase the crystal and reduce the flavour hops. Bittering hop level was fine for me.

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Post by Halifax_Jeff » Thu Dec 21, 2017 8:35 pm

enjoying this beer! was surprised to see falconers flight as a late addition but I liked it. Did get a little something in the aroma that was off but it didn't take away from the beer for me. Bitterness and roast was how I like it and the coffee was there but not overpowering. Thanks!

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Re: 2017 Advent Exchange - December 21st - Central Perk Coffee Stout

Post by oceanic_brew » Thu Dec 21, 2017 10:15 pm

My cap I'm sure put a dent in my ceiling.

Other than that nice beer. Other comments don't seem to mention carbonation issues but mine was intense.

The carbonation seemed to detract from the flavor as well. It just didn't compliment the coffee.

Other than that it was a nice drinking beer, I actually let it settle down some before pouring and quite enjoyed it. Thanks!


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Re: 2017 Advent Exchange - December 21st - Central Perk Coffee Stout

Post by Buccaneer » Thu Dec 21, 2017 10:55 pm

This was very good. The coffee was nice and I found it dominated a bit. Maybe I'm just drawn to coffee. :) Got a lovely warm hint of chocolate on the nose. As it warmed, I got more fruity tastes and aromas.

Overall, a great beer. Thanks!

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Re: 2017 Advent Exchange - December 21st - Central Perk Coffee Stout

Post by sheppard107 » Fri Dec 22, 2017 9:58 pm

Very nice beer. The coffee was certainly up front, but not overwhelming. It balanced nicely with the chocolate flavors. Really enjoying this one.

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Post by jmacdonald » Sun Dec 24, 2017 12:45 pm

Well Done! Loved this one. Got no dustiness from the chocolate malt which I usually notice. Glad me and dad split a bottle as we were playing catchup. Leaves one for another day. :D

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Re: 2017 Advent Exchange - December 21st - Central Perk Coffee Stout

Post by RubberToe » Wed Dec 27, 2017 10:26 am

I had this one yesterday and thought it was great, thanks.
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Re: 2017 Advent Exchange - December 21st - Central Perk Coffee Stout

Post by SFR709 » Wed Dec 27, 2017 2:41 pm

Excellent pint, thanks!


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