Christmas Beer 2023

This year we are doing a different style of Christmas beer. Instead of a stout base, we’re doing an old ale base. Still adding an assortment of holiday spices and flavors.

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Mashed with 5.5 gallons, then added boiling water up to the 9 gallon line.
Nailed 152°
Spices and a whirlfloc
Spice sack added at flameout
A bit lighter color than our usual recipe
Is it 1.076?
Or is it 1.080?

Bottling day

Final gravity 1.014
Got exactly 24 bottles

Bottling day beer tastes pretty good. Definitely spicy, not sweet. Spices are pretty well balanced, I think. Ginger, cinnamon, and orange are there, but not overpowering. Color is nice. Dark but not opaque. Some alcohol warmth, perfect for a cold day.

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