The Empire Strikes Back Dark Ale

Mash grains at 149°F (65°C) for 60 minutes. Mashout at 167°F (75°C) for 10 minutes.

Conduct a 60-minute boil, following the hop additions as listed in the ingredients. It is suggested to bag each hop addition so they can be removed. After the 60-minute boil turn off the heat, remove the hop bags, and add the “hop stand” addition. Allow the hop stand to soak for 20 minutes (around 194°F).

Chill beer and pitch yeast at 65°F (18°C) or at the temperature called for by your preferred yeast.

Ferment at 65°F (18°C) for around 10 days. When primary fermentation is finished, add the dry hop additions for 5-7 days.

Note: this 6-gallon recipe assumes a loss of ~0.8 gallons.

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