Spotted Tongue Brian's Rites of Spring
American Amber Ale • All Grain • 5.25 gal
Brian's 1st all grain batch.
June 8, 2010 pm 02:34pm
Ingredients (All Grain, 5.25 gal)
- 8.38 lbs
American 2-row
American 2-row
Yields a slightly higher extract than Six Rox brewers Malt. Tends to give a smoother, less grainy flavored beer. Some brewers claim they can detect a significant difference in flavor. Lower protein and will yield a lower color than Six-Row Brewers Malt
- 0.56 lbs
American Caramel 90°L
American Caramel 90°L
Mild caramel,nutty flavor, sweet. adds color(Red Ale)
- 0.56 lbs
Special B - Caramel malt; Dingemans
Special B - Caramel malt; Dingemans
The darkest of the Belgian crystal malts, Dingemans Special B will impart a heavy caramel taste and is often credited with the raisin-like flavors of some Belgian Abbey ales. Larger percentages (greater than 5%) will contribute a dark brown-black color and fuller body.
- 0.56 lbs
American Victory
American Victory
Provides a deep golden to brown color. Use in nut brown ales, IPAs and Scottish ales.
- 1.19 lbs
Honey
Honey
Imparts sweet and dry taste. For honey and brown ales. Also: specialty ales.
- 0.48 oz
Warrior® - 15.0 AA% pellets; boiled 60 min
Warrior®
New hop with much potential. Very stable.
- 0.25 oz
Vanguard - 5.5 AA% pellets; boiled 5 min
Vanguard
Still being tested and looked at by micro & craft breweries.
- 1.00 oz
Willamette - 5.5 AA% pellets; boiled 5 min
Willamette
This hop is used for finishing and dry hopping American and British style ales. Aroma is mild and pleasant ans slightly spicy
- 2 oz
Elderberries (Dried) - Actually Elderflowers (omitted from calculations)
Elderberries (Dried)
Flavor has been described as a “spicy cola”. Often used in port style wines.
- 0.5 tsp
Yeast Nutrient (AKA Fermax) - (omitted from calculations)
Yeast Nutrient (AKA Fermax)
Helps yeast stay active during fermentation
-
White Labs WLP001 California Ale
White Labs WLP001 California Ale
This yeast is famous for its clean flavors, balance and ability to be used in almost any style ale. It accentuates the hop flavors and is extremely versatile.
Notes
SS mash at 154. Elderflowers added at T-5 with late hop addition.
Style (BJCP)
Category: 10 - American Ale
Subcategory: B - American Amber Ale
| Range for this Style | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Gravity: | 1.055 | 1.045 - 1.060 | |
| Terminal Gravity: | 1.013 | 1.010 - 1.015 | |
| Color: | 16.9 SRM | 10 - 17 | |
| Alcohol: | 5.6% ABV | 4.5% - 6% | |
| Bitterness: | 37.3 IBU | 25 - 40 |
