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Sandman - Zombie Dust Clone 
(13 ratings)
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Submitted By: eknee (Shared)Members can download and share recipes
| Brewer: Eric Knee | |
| Batch Size: 5.50 gal | Style: American Pale Ale (10A) |
| Boil Size: 7.32 gal | Style Guide: BJCP |
| Color: 9.4 SRM | Equipment: Stout Stand Rig |
| Bitterness: 80.2 IBUs | Boil Time: 60 min |
| Est OG: 1.069 (16.8° P) | Mash Profile: Single Infusion, Full Body, Batch Sparge |
| Est FG: 1.025 SG (6.4° P) | Fermentation: Ale, Two Stage |
| ABV: 5.8% | Taste Rating: 40.5 |
| Amount | Name | Type | # |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 lbs 12.00 oz | Canadian 2-Row Malt (1.9 SRM) | Grain | 1 |
| 16.00 oz | Munich 10L Malt (10.0 SRM) | Grain | 2 |
| 8.00 oz | Caramalt (12.0 SRM) | Grain | 3 |
| 8.00 oz | Caramel Malt 60L (60.0 SRM) | Grain | 4 |
| 8.00 oz | Melanoidin Malt (26.5 SRM) | Grain | 5 |
| 0.75 oz | Citra [12.0%] - First Wort | Hops | 6 |
| 1.00 oz | Citra [12.0%] - Boil 15 min | Hops | 7 |
| 1.00 oz | Citra [12.0%] - Boil 10 min | Hops | 8 |
| 6888474.33 tsp | Whirlfloc Tablets (Irish moss) (Boil 10 min) | Misc | 9 |
| 6888474.33 tsp | Yeast Nutrient (AKA Fermax) (Boil 10 min) | Misc | 10 |
| 1.25 oz | Citra [12.0%] - Boil 5 min | Hops | 11 |
| 1.00 oz | Citra [12.0%] - Boil 1 min | Hops | 12 |
| 0.0 pkgs | English Ale (White Labs #WLP002) | Yeast | 13 |
| 3.00 oz | Citra [12.0%] - Dry Hop 7 days | Hops | 14 |
Ratings
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by eknee
It's very close. I've brewed this several times and don't feel the need to make any changes.
It got honorable mention at the Frankenmuth World of Beer competition this sprint. If you can find citra at a good price, make this beer...
Amazing 
by kirkmw
I'm hooked on the real thing, didn't expect my first batch to nail it. This recipe is great; I cracked a bottle open after one week (too early - I know!) and am amazed. Already planning batch #2 as this will go fast. This will push me towards bulk hops as the hop bill was steep at the local shop.
one of the best recipes i've tried on this site
by OwlPower
I made this recipe twice. The beer will go fast since everyone that tries it will want more than one!
I don't think this recipe tastes 'exactly' like Zombie Dust, but it does make a delicious Citra ale. I actually enjoy this beer more than the real Zombie dust. The first time I brewed this I used the wyeast London ESB. The second time I used wyeast London ale. Both yeasts made great beer, but I think the London ESB tasted a bit better.
I did one week primary and 10 days secondary with the dry hop. The beer is drinkable after a week or so in the bottle, but tastes better after 2 to 3 weeks in the bottle.
Very good
by jeffb
I made this once and modified it twice. I never had a keg disappear as fast as Sandman's brew did.
Fantastic
by hired_goon
Made this 3 times. I don't know how it stacks up as a clone, but it's just awesome. Once I split all the hop additions as 50/50 Citra and Mosaic, also awesome.
Just make it
by hgearle
This is a fantastic brew. I haven't done a side by side comparison with Zombie Dust, but me, my friends and family members love it. I will definitely brew this again.
Pellet or leaf hops
by Erikthepace
Quick question: did you use pellet hops for the dry hop, or did you use full leaf hops?
Thank you! I got absolutely fantastic beer. I increased the amount of hop up to 120 grams (pellet hops) and reduced the time of dry hopping to 5 days.
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How close is this ?
by Wingfan13I have never had Zombie Dust but have heard great things. How close is this one ?