Thomas Hardy’s Ale – From Clone Brews
5 gallons
O.G. = 1.123 – 1.125
F.G. = 1.028 – 1.031
IBU = 70
SRM = 24
12% abv
All Grain
21.25 lbs Maris Otter 2 row
12 oz. Crystal 55°L
12 oz. Amber Malt
2 oz. Peat Smoked Malt
Extract
16.5 lbs Light LME
.33 lb Wheat DME
12 oz. Crystal 55°L
.5 lb Amber Malt
2 oz. Peat Smoked Malt
1 oz. Northern Brewer (60 min.)
3 oz. East Kent Goldings (60 min.)
1 oz. Fuggles (15 min.)
1 oz. East Kent Golding (2 min.)
.5 oz. Fuggles (Dry Hop)
.5 oz. East Kent Goldings (Dry Hop)
Wyeast 1084 Irish Ale
add 18 HBU less bittering hops than called for in the extract recipe above (25%)
Mash at 150° for 90 minutes.