The bench sheet · Tier 2 — style and ABV

Brew it: a starting point for Dessert Stout Trial

Samuel Adams · Pastry Stout · 8% ABV, from TTB filing № 18351001000901. Built for a 5-gallon batch at 72% efficiency.

What the filing discloses

StylePastry Stoutfrom the filing
ABV8%from the filing
ArchetypeAmerican Stoutstyle inference

The starting point

OG1.085
FG1.024
ABV8%
IBU
SRM~38

Grain bill style inference

11.75 lbAmerican 2-row pale malt74%
1.5 lbRoasted barley10%
1.25 lbChocolate malt8%
0.75 lbCrystal 60L5%
0.5 lbFlaked barley3%

Hops style inference

The filing doesn't name varieties — these are the archetype's, and the real beer may use anything.

1.5 ozMagnum60 min
0.5 ozEast Kent Goldings15 min

Yeast & process style inference

YeastIrish ale (Wyeast 1084 / WLP004)
MashSingle infusion · 154°F (68°C) · 60 min
Ferment66°F (19°C) for 12–14 days