Description:

Highland Wee Heavy is a rich, malt-forward gluten-free Scottish ale inspired by the classic Wee Heavy style. Layers of toasted bread crust, biscuit, caramelized sugar, and subtle honey-like notes create a deep, complex malt profile with a smooth, satisfying finish. True to style, hop character takes a back seat to the beer's rich malt complexity and full body. The result is a flavorful, easy-sipping ale that showcases the depth and character Scottish ales are known for, making it an excellent choice for brewers seeking a traditional malt-focused beer.

Ingredients:

• Grain Bill
• 0.5 lb Munich Millet Malt
• 0.5 lb Crystal Rice Malt
• 0.25 lb Biscuit Rice Malt
• 0.25 lb Cara Millet Malt
• 0.25 lb Chocolate Roasted Vienna Millet Malt
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• Fermentables
• 13.2 lb Sorghum Syrup
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• Hops
• 1.6 oz Kent Golding Hops (60 min)
• 1.5 oz Kent Golding Hops (10 min)
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• Yeast
• SafAle US-05 Yeast
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• Yeast Nutrient
• Use yeast nutrients according to the manufacturer's dosage and timing recommendations.

Additional Instructions

Primary Ferment: 7 days
Secondary Ferment: 7 days

Beer Profile

Original Gravity: 1.089
Final Gravity: 1.022
Alcohol by Vol: 8.7%
Color SRM: 9.8
Bitterness IBU: 28.0
Recipe Type: partial mash
Yield: 5.0 Gallons

Procedure:

Source: Recipe adapted and reformulated for our brewing community.