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This is a fun and easy beer. It has easily-recognizable flavors, can mask minor faults, and is easy to get right. Brew it up just before the holidays, enjoy through the snowy winter months, and share with your homebrew and craft beer skeptic friends!
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Batch size: 5 gallons (19 liters)
Brewhouse efficiency: 72%
OG: 1.071
FG: 1.018
IBUs: 68
ABV: 7.4%
10 lb (4.5 kg) Maris Otter malt
1 lb (454 g) each Fawcett Crystal 45L and 65L
1 lb (454 g) Chocolate malt
8 oz (227 g) Roasted barley
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