Kole's Toasted Coconut Brown Ale
Kole's Toasted Coconut Brown Ale is not your typical brown ale, with a hint of toasted coconut and served on Nitrogen. It's sure to please that coconut lover in your household.
Ingredients:
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8 lbs (3.63 kg) two row pale malt
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1 lb (.45kg) Brown Malt
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1 lb (.45 kg) chocolate malt
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1 oz (28.3 g) Hallertauer German (60 min)
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1 oz (28.3 g) Cascade (U.S.) (5 min)
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2 lbs (.91 kg) shredded Coconut toasted
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Wyeast No. 1272 American Ale II
Specifications:
Yield: 5 Gallons (19 L)
Original Gravity: 1.042
Final Gravity: 1.011
ABV: 4.%
IBU: 17.08
Directions:
Toast 2 lbs of Shredded unsweetened coconut on a foiled cookie sheet at 400°F (204°C) till medium brown, ensure that you stir coconut fairly regularly to have even toasting.
Mash grains, toasted coconut and 13.8 qts. (13.1 L) of strike water at 165.1°F (73.9°C) for 60 minutes, Mash tun should be at 152.4°F (66.9°C) for 60 minutes. After 60 minutes add 5.4 qts. (5.1 L) at 170°F (76.7°C) into the mash tun, allow to sit for 10 minutes so the grain bed can settle. Drain mash tun and add second sparge water 14.2 qts. (13.4 L) at 170°F (76.7°C), allow to rest for 10 minutes and drain into brew kettle. Once boiling has been achieved add Hallertauer and start a 55 minute boil timer. With 5 minutes left in the boil add Cascade hops to the brew kettle. Chill to 70°F (21°C) and pitch yeast.