Complex but balanced, this malt-forward strong ale is dominated by warm biscuit and caramel maltiness, exhibits drying roastiness and a touch of smokiness.

Ingredients

10.5 lbs - Briess Synergy Select Pilsen Malt - Mash Grain
0.6 lb - Briess Aromatic Munich Malt 20L - Mash Grain
0.6 lb - Briess Caramel Malt 40L - Mash Grain
0.6 lb - Briess Victory® Malt - Mash Grain
4 oz - Briess Caramel Malt 120L - Mash Grain
2 oz - Briess Chocolate Malt - Mash Grain
2 oz - Briess Apple Wood Smoked Malt - Mash Grain
0.6 oz - Loarl hops (10.0% AAU) - 60 min boil
2 packs - WLP028 Edinburgh/Scottish Ale Yeast - Fermenter

Directions

Mash grains in 4.0 gallons of water at 153-155°F for 60 minutes
Sparge grain with 170°F water to obtain desired pre-boil kettle volume
Bring to boil
Add 0.6 oz Loral hops
Boil for 60 minutes
Turn off heat and cool wort at 66°F
Transfer to fermenter
Pitch two packs of WLP028 Edinburgh/Scottish Ale Yeast