Libertine Black Ale (03/2012)

The New Black. Roasty. Hoppy. Fruity.

A dark hop bomb combining the malt-forward indulgences of a stout with the insatiable hopload of an IPA. Rich spiced blackcurrant and caramel up front, with a sharp bitter finish following behind, bringing grapefruit and resin with it. Dry, bitter and intense; this is an IPA first and foremost, given a dark malt makeover. Originally brewed as a Simcoe only single hop IPA, we've experimented with adding a little Cascade and Mosaic for extra depth.

Yeast

Wyeast 1272 - American Ale II™

Brewers Tips:

The goal here is to make a black beer that tastes like an IPA. Don't overload the black or roasted malts to try and achieve the correct colour. Too much roasted malts will suppress far too much of that beautiful citrus and tropical flavour from the Simcoe. It may be hard to get hold of Carafa, but it will allow you to get a great colour, without all of the characteristic roasty astringent flavours.

Food Pairing:

Grilled king prawns with a chilli lime sauce
Blue cheese burger
Flourless chocolate ginger cake

Contributed by Sam Mason <samjbmason>

Brewing Temps:

Mash temperature: 65 celsius
Fermentation temperature: 19 celsius

Brewers Twists:

Sorry, no creative twists for this beer!

Beer Specs
Volume	20 litres
ABV	7.2
IBU	50
ebc	150
srm	76
PH	4.4
Atennuation Level	78.6

Malt Ingredients
Name	Amount
Extra Pale	5.3 kilograms
Caramalt	0.25 kilograms
Crystal 150	0.19 kilograms
Carafa Special Malt Type 1	0.13 kilograms
Carafa Special Malt Type 3	0.19 kilograms

Hops
Name	Amount	Attribute	Add At
Simcoe	18.75 grams	bitter	start
Simcoe	18.75 grams	bitter	middle
Simcoe	37.5 grams	flavour	end
Simcoe	175 grams	aroma	dry hop
Cascade	37.5 grams	aroma	dry hop
Mosaic	37.5 grams	aroma	dry hop