Clan DunBroch Scottish Ale
Brewed: 05/04/2024 Kegged: 05/10/2024
 "A moderate-strength, malty beer with light caramel, toast, toffee, and fruit flavors. A slight roast dryness offsets the residual sweetness in the finish, with the bitterness perceived only to keep the beer from being cloying."
I asked ChatGPT to come up with a recipe and a name. I followed the recipe with minor tweaks.
Before this recipe, my only other Scottish Ale was Mor'du Scottish Ale, whose name was inspired by the Pixar movie "Brave". I decided to follow that theme and take another name from that movie.
Clan DunBroch is the clan of which Merida and family were members of. I thought the name "Clan DunBroch Scottish Ale" worked well.
If you don't like the name, you can name your Scottish Ale whatever you like.
The taste of Clan DunBroch is a symphony of malt-forward goodness. The foundation is laid by a robust malt backbone, offering flavors of biscuit, toffee, and roasted grain. Despite its malt prominence, it maintains a delicate balance, with just a hint of earthy hops providing a gentle bitterness to round out the profile.
Medium-bodied and smooth on the palate, this Scottish ale delivers a satisfying mouthfeel that invites contemplative sipping. Its moderate carbonation enhances drinkability without overpowering the nuanced flavors, making it a perfect companion for leisurely evenings by the fireside or gatherings with friends.
| Clan DunBroch Scottish Ale --- Batch 1 (356) |
| Style |
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Scottish Export |
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Batch Size |
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5.50 gal |
| Type |
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All Grain |
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Boil Size |
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7.71 gal |
| Brewhouse Efficiency |
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68.00 |
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Boil Time |
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60 minutes | Recipe Characteristics
| Recipe Gravity |
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1.051 SG |
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Estimated FG |
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1.013 SG |
| Recipe Bitterness |
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23.1 IBUs (Rager) |
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Alcohol by Volume |
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5.0 % |
| BU : GU |
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0.453 |
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| Recipe Color |
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16.2 SRM |
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| Measured OG: |
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1.051 |
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Measured FG: |
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1.010 |
| ADF: |
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79 |
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Measured ABV: |
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5.4 | Ingredients
Ingredients
| Amt |
Name |
Type |
# |
%/IBU |
Volume |
| 7.69 gal |
Denver, Colorado |
Water |
1 |
- |
- |
| 5.00 g |
Calcium Chloride (Mash) |
Water Agent |
2 |
- |
- |
| 2.00 g |
Gypsum (Calcium Sulfate) (Mash) |
Water Agent |
3 |
- |
- |
| 1.00 g |
Epsom Salt (MgSO4) (Mash) |
Water Agent |
4 |
- |
- |
| 9 lbs |
Pale Malt, Maris Otter (3.0 SRM) |
Grain |
5 |
80.9 % |
0.70 gal |
| 1 lbs |
Munich Malt - 10L (10.0 SRM) |
Grain |
6 |
9.0 % |
0.08 gal |
| 8.0 oz |
Caramel/Crystal Malt - 60L (60.0 SRM) |
Grain |
7 |
4.5 % |
0.04 gal |
| 6.0 oz |
Chocolate Malt (350.0 SRM) |
Grain |
8 |
3.4 % |
0.03 gal |
| 4.0 oz |
Victory Malt (25.0 SRM) |
Grain |
9 |
2.2 % |
0.02 gal |
| 0.500 oz |
Magnum [12.60 %] - Boil 40.0 min |
Hop |
10 |
18.7 IBUs |
- |
| 1.000 oz |
East Kent Goldings (EKG) [5.60 %] - Boil 10.0 min |
Hop |
11 |
4.4 IBUs |
- |
Mash Profile
Mash Steps
| Name |
Description |
Step Temperature |
Step Time |
| Mash In |
Add 22.25 qt of water at 159.3 F |
152.0 F |
60 min |
Batch sparge with 2 steps
(Drain mash tun , 3.48gal) of 168.0 F water
Recipe Notes Prepare
mash and sparge water together. Brewing salts in the mash and sparge water.
This should bring Denver water profile (as defined by BeerSmith) to "Balanced
Amber" Ca=94,Mg=12,Na=21,SO4=102,Cl=106,HCO3=104 Acid addition to bring
calculated pH around 5.3 Mash and boil as directed above. Cool to around
65 degrees. Ferment for a couple weeks. Force carbonate to 2.5 volumes.
Condition to taste.
Brewing Record
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