I brew a clone of Rogue's Brutal Bitter that was published in Zymurgy magazine. The problem is it is always more bitter than the commercial version. I have brewed it 4 times - always the same
The recipe calls for 11.50 lbs MO
.1/2 lb Crystal malt 10L
.1/2lb Crystal malt 40L
1.50 oz crystal hops @ 60 min
1.50 oz Crystal hops@30 min
1.50 oz Crystal hops @15 min
1.50 oz Crystal hops @ knockout
The recipe says that amounts to 59 IBU when I enter it into it says 44 IBU The boil is for 90 min. mash at 150 deg. Batch sparge with 190 deg water. OG 1.064 FG 1.012
Any suggestions
The recipe calls for 11.50 lbs MO
.1/2 lb Crystal malt 10L
.1/2lb Crystal malt 40L
1.50 oz crystal hops @ 60 min
1.50 oz Crystal hops@30 min
1.50 oz Crystal hops @15 min
1.50 oz Crystal hops @ knockout
The recipe says that amounts to 59 IBU when I enter it into it says 44 IBU The boil is for 90 min. mash at 150 deg. Batch sparge with 190 deg water. OG 1.064 FG 1.012
Any suggestions