SoCo Strong Scotch Ale (Wee Heavy) - Partial Mash

SoCo Strong Scotch Ale (Wee Heavy) - Partial Mash

Rich and malty with a subtle peated smoke character, this recipe is the strongest of the Scottish style beers.  Hop bitterness is low.  Crystal 40L and Roasted Barley provide caramel and light roast flavors.  Skip dessert and enjoy this wee heavy instead!

Characteristics:

• ABV:  8.6%
• SRM:  14.8
• IBU:  27.4
• OG:  1.086
• FG:  1.020

This recipe kit DOES NOT  include yeast, priming sugar or grain bags.  However, we do give you yeast options at the top of the page.  These yeasts may have different levels of attenuation which may result in slight variations in the final gravity.

Yeast Pitch Rate:  We highly recommend preparing a yeast starter or using 2 packets of yeast for this recipe due to the high original gravity (OG) in order to keep the yeast happy and healthy.

Priming Sugar:  For priming sugar, we recommend the following:

• 5 oz Priming Sugar
• Carbonation Drops

Grain Bags:  If you need a grain bag, we recommend the following:

• Large Muslin Bag (Single Use)
• Jumbo Nylon Straining Bag (Reusable)

Hop Straining Bags:  If you need hop straining bags, we recommend the following:

• Small Muslin Hop Boiling Bag (Single Use)
• Fine Mesh Nylon Hop Bag With Drawstring (Reusable)

Recipe Sheet Download:  SoCo Strong Scotch Ale Partial Mash Recipe Instructions

* We strongly recommend adding an ice pack when ordering liquid yeast.  Transit times can vary and liquid yeast works best when it remains cold until the day you brew.