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Soft Parade Clone Recipe Kit

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Soft Parade Clone Recipe Kit

You asked for it and we have it! Packed with the flavor of four varieties of berries. This rye based beer hides the roughly 8% ABV making this a great crowd pleaser.

Yield : 5 Gallons

Original Gravity : 1.066

Final Gravity : 1.062

Color / SRM : Amber

Alcohol by Volume : 7.50%

IBU (anticipated, alpha acids can fluctuate) : 20

Fermentables : Wheat Malt Liquid Extract, Briess Rye Malt Liquid Extract

Specialty Grains : Flaked Rye, Crystal 40L

Hops : Tradition

Recipe Includes : Liquid Malt, Specialty Grains & Hops, Fruit Puree

Very good Clone

Very characteristic of soft parade, yet slightly different. My wife is a big fan of soft parade and actually said she might prefer this clone recipe more. I will definitely brew this again but perhaps reduce the amount of berry mixture by 1 bottle. It was a little too much berry imo. I was looking for more of a hint.

Reviewed by: MIke on 9/23/2016

Fruity Beer Delight

I have friends & family who always request fruity/flavored beers. This one is a huge hit with that crowd. They have told me I MUST re-order the Soft Parade clone!

Reviewed by: Dan Yates on 12/10/2015

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Q: How long is the process from brew day to pour date?

Asked by: Doug - 2/18/2018

A: Primary fermentation is 10-14 days, secondary will be from 1-2 weeks and an addtional 2 weeks for conditioning in the bottle so about 5-6 weeks on this batch

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Answer provided by: Aaron (2/18/2018)

Q: I have an extra pack of wyeast 1056 already. If I use this instead of recommend yeast options, how much will it alter the finished beer?

Asked by: Chris - 12/28/2016

A: 1056 is slightly less "estery" than the 1272 or other west coast options listed. The west coast strains are slightly fruity, and a littleness attenuate than 1056, so the beer will finish slightly drier, but shouldn't have an issue with the ester as the beer has quite a bit of real fruit addition to it.

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Answer provided by: Aaron (12/28/2016)

Q: We added the fruit mixture two days ago and the fermentation has picked back up. I see there is a target SG and that we're to bottle or keg when it reaches the target. How long should it remain in bottle before it's drinkable?

Asked by: Terri - 12/5/2016

A: Bottling time will vary depending on storage conditions, but should start to show carbonation in about 2 weeks time. I would let this age out 2-4 weeks when it would be at its peak

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Answer provided by: Aaron (12/5/2016)

Q: Instructions say you boil the hops for 60 mins. Will that make it taste too hoppy or am I mis-reading the instructions? Don't care for hoppy beer.

Asked by: Bob - 10/22/2016

A: This recipe only has 16 HBU'S of hoppiness to it. So it is not super hoppy.

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Answer provided by: Donald Booterbaugh (10/25/2016)

Q: How do you know which yeast to buy?

Asked by: JENN - 5/1/2016

A: Yeast options are always customer preference. Dry yeast requires no preparation and can be pitched as is. Wyeast has a nutrient pack that needs to be smacked and left out at room temp. before brewing and white labs needs only to be left out before brewing. Any of the yeast in the drop down menu or listed on the recipe are usable yeast. You can refer to the description of each yeast to figure out what flavors each one will bring out more. Dry yeast is the basic option if you are looking for the easier route.

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Answer provided by: Desiree (5/4/2016)

Q: What is the target OG of this recipe?

Asked by: Michael - 3/8/2016

A: The target OG is 1.066

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Answer provided by: Desiree (3/8/2016)

Q: What would you call the complexity on this one? I've done 2 extract kits so far. The first was "easy" and the second was "intermediate."

Asked by: - 2/1/2016

A: We have labeled this one advanced. It has berry additives and the rye needs to be toasted before brewing. If you have done brews before this one wont be too much advanced for you. The instructions are step by step!!

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Answer provided by: Desiree (2/3/2016)

Q: I see that you recommend adding the puree to the primary for continued fermentation, but how long does the continued fermentation typically last and at what point should you transfer to secondary? Thanks!

Asked by: Robert - 6/25/2015

A: Fermentation time depends on too many factors to be able to adequately estimate. That being said, you should add the puree to the primary fermenter as the initial fermentation slows to reactivate the yeast and continue fermentation. The fermentation of the puree may add up to an additional two weeks. You should use a hydrometer to determine if the beer has reached an adequate final gravity, and then transfer to secondary when the beer is ready.

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Answer provided by: Carson (6/26/2015)

Q: What is the optimal temperature for fermentation of Soft Parade?

Asked by: Bill Lettinga - 6/1/2015

A: The best temperature for fermentation for this recipe is around 65-68F.

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Answer provided by: Robert (6/1/2015)

Q: After reading through directions I do have a quick question. Would you suggest transferring to a secondary fermentation carboy when adding fruit or keeping it in the primary and simply adding the fruit? It appears the directions suggest keeping it in the primary. Is this correct?

Asked by: Corey - 3/22/2015

A: Yes, we recommend you add the puree to the primary fermenter to roust your yeast and start continued fermentation.

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Answer provided by: Carson (3/22/2015)