Badenov Russian Imperial Stout NHC 2011

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Steve Fletty, Falcon Heights, MN, Saint Paul Homebrewers Club

Gold Medal

“Badenov Russian Imperial Stout”

Russian Imperial Stout

Ingredients for 5 U.S. gallons (18.93 liters)

7.0 lb       (3.18 kg) Maris Otter malt

7.0 lb       (3.18 kg) light malt extract

1.25 lb     (0.57 kg) black malt

1.25 lb     (0.57 kg) roasted barley

0.5 lb       (227 g) chocolate malt

1.0 lb       (0.45 kg) flaked barley

2.3 oz      (65 g) Pacific Gem whole hops, 15% a.a. (45 min)

0.6 oz      (17 g) Magnum pellet hops,
14% a.a. (45 min)

1.1 oz      (31 g) Centennial pellet hops, 9.2% a.a. (45 min)

1.5 oz      (42 g) Columbus pellet hops, 14% a.a. (30 min)

Wyeast No. 1728 Scottish ale yeast

Forced CO₂ to carbonate

Original Specific Gravity: 1.120

Final Specific Gravity: 1.040

Directions

Mash grains at 158° F (70° C).

Runners-Up

Silver Medal: Laurel Canan, Seattle, WA, Sweet Stout

Bronze Medal: Paul Gagnon, Santee, CA, American Stout, QUAFF (Quality Ale and Fermentation Fraternity)