Morlands Old Speckled Hen
Morland Old Speckled Hen (BJCP Beer Style: Strong Ale, category: Old Ale)
- 2.5 Gallon, 60 min boil
- OG 1050, FG 1011
- 5.2% ABV
- 35 IBU
- 10° SRM (Gold to Copper)
- Ready to drink in 2+ Months
Base Malt and Fermentables:
- 2 lb 4 oz Light Dry Malt Extract (60 mins)
- 4 oz Cane Sugar (0 mins)
Specialty Grains:
- 6 oz Caramel Crystal 60L
Hops
- Bittering Hops – 0.5 oz Challenger (60 mins)
- Flavour Hop – 0.125 oz Challenger, 0.125 oz Goldings, East Kent (15 mins)
- Aroma Hop – 0.5 oz Goldings, East Kent (0 mins)
Yeast
- Wyeast Thames Valley Ale (1275)
Other Additions
- 1 tsp Irish Moss (15 mins)
- 1/4 tsp Yeast Nutrient (10 mins)
Process
- Please follow the process guidelines outlined in my post here. You will require all the equipment specified here.
- Primary Fermentation: 7 days at 65-75°
- Secondary Fermentation: 2 weeks in the same location as the primary
- Prime and store in the bottle for at least 4 weeks before consuming
- Peak flavour will be reached after 4 weeks in the bottle
