Kentucky Common

Chris Alvey · Post by **Chris Alvey** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 7:46 pm

I came across this recipe for a 'Kentucky Common' beer recipe that seems to be an old style brewed around these parts. It includes a sour mash (a-la Bourboun.) I am half tempted to try it just for history's sake.
Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kentucky_Common_Beer
BrewBoard Discussion:http://www.brewboard.com/index.php?showtopic=85479

This might be an interesting SWIRCA (or other) festival beer.

I would probably substitute for the Cluster, but whatever.

1908 Kentucky Common
by Mike Dixon
5 gallon recipe

6 lb. Marris Otter (Sour 20%, see below***)
13 oz. American crystal 120L
3.5 oz. American chocolate
2 lb. Gelatinized grits*** (see below)

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