Wee Heavy Recipe Kit - 5 Gallon All Grain

The Wee Heavy is a legendary Scottish Strong Ale, revered for its immense malt complexity and warming strength. This style is built for cozy evenings, offering a sophisticated sipping experience unlike any other. Our recipe focuses on maximizing those deep, toffee, and dark fruit flavors, making it the perfect brew to lay down for a few months before enjoying. Experience the Wee Heavy Style Aroma & Flavor: Expect dominant notes of caramel, toasted bread crust, and molasses, supported by subtle dark fruit (like raisin or fig) from the English yeast. Hop character is deliberately restrained. Body: Full, velvety mouthfeel that coats the palate. Warming Finish: A high ABV provides a satisfying warmth without being harsh. Color: A beautiful deep amber to brown (18.2 SRM). Key Kit Specifications This kit is designed for a finished 5 Gallon batch and delivers the following strong stats: Original Gravity (OG): 1.078 SG Calculated ABV: 7.48 % Bitterness (IBU): 27.4 Fermentation