The bench sheet · Tier 2 — style and ABV

Brew it: a starting point for Strawberry Jacket

Revolution Brewing · Barleywine / Strong Ale · 13% ABV, from the approved label. Built for a 5-gallon batch at 72% efficiency.

What the label discloses

StyleBarleywine / Strong Alefrom the label
ABV13%from the label
Readsfruitedfrom the label
ArchetypeAmerican Strong / Barleywine framestyle inference

The starting point

OG1.134
FG1.035
ABV13%
IBU—
SRM~15

Grain bill style inference

22.25 lbAmerican 2-row pale malt88%
2 lbCrystal 60L8%
1 lbMunich malt4%

Hops style inference

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

2 ozColumbus60 min
1 ozCascade15 min
1 ozColumbusDry hop · day 5

Yeast & process style inference

YeastAmerican ale (US-05), pitched at double rate with oxygenation
MashSingle infusion · 152°F (67°C) · 75 min
Ferment64°F (18°C) rising to 68°F (20°C); give it 3+ weeks, then condition long
  • Fruited on the label: the filing doesn't say which fruit or how much — a common starting point is 1–2 lb/gal of purée in the fermenter after primary, but taste the real can before committing.