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 Temp: Target 66F

Premium Ingredients Included

We've selected a bold blend of malts and traditional hops to bring this strong ale to life.

Malt Bill Highlights

The flavor foundation is built on nearly 18 pounds of grain!

• Southern Select Base Malt: Provides the clean, bready, and high-sugar foundation. (15.00 lbs)
• Aromatic Malt: Contributes significant depth and a darker color. (2.00 lbs)
• Crystal Dark: Essential for the classic caramel and residual sweetness. (0.625 lbs)

Hops & Yeast

• Northern Brewer & East Kent Goldings: Classic English hops used minimally to provide balance, not flavor dominance. (2.0 oz total)
• SafAle English Ale (S-04): A reliable dry yeast that enhances the fruity esters crucial to the style. (2 Packs)

Why Choose Clawhammer Recipe Kits?

• Master the Malt: This recipe is your opportunity to brew a style where malt is truly the star.
• Tested & Reliable: Developed and refined by Clawhammer Supply for a high-gravity brew.
• Freshness: All high-quality grains are packaged to ensure peak freshness for your brew day.