
amper ale
Mild • Extract • 5 gal
Not really an American Brown Ale, more aptly and an amber/copper ale and fairly potent. Hence, AmPer Ale.
February 9, 2002 am 05:20am
Ingredients (Extract, 5 gal)
- 1 lbs
American Caramel 10°L
American Caramel 10°L
This malt is light in color with a sweet caramel flavor. It is a great malt for light lagers and ales.
- 0.5 lbs
American Caramel 40°L
American Caramel 40°L
Provides color, a unique flavor, body, and contributes to foam retention and beer stability.
- 3 lbs
Dry Amber Extract
Dry Amber Extract
Cream-colored and full-flavored; will produce amber colored beers such as pale ales, IPAs, and bitters. Made of pale and crystal malts.
- 4 lbs
Dry Light Extract
Dry Light Extract
White color, mild flavor. Will produce lagers and Pilseners and can also be used to produce darker beers when used in conjunction with colored malts. Made of pale malt.
- 1 oz
Goldings - 6.7 AA% pellets; boiled 60 min
Goldings
Mild. Slightly flowery.
- 1 oz
Hallertauer Tradition - 3.8 AA% pellets; boiled 30 min
Hallertauer Tradition
Fine, 'Noble'.
- 1 oz
Cascade - 5.8 AA% pellets; boiled 10 min
Cascade
Spicy with citrus notes. Slightly grapefruity.
-
Wyeast 1056 American Ale™
Wyeast 1056 American Ale™
Used commercially for several classic American ales. This strain ferments dry, finishes soft, smooth and dean, and is very well balanced.
Notes
Steep grains at 135 for 20 minutes. Raise temp to 155 and steep for cumlative 60 minutes. Sparge grains with 185 water. Add dry malt and begin hops boiling.
Style (BJCP)
Category: 11 - English Brown Ale
Subcategory: A - Mild
Range for this Style | |||
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Original Gravity: | 1.068 | 1.030 - 1.038 | ![]() |
Terminal Gravity: | 1.018 | 1.008 - 1.013 | ![]() |
Color: | 12.5 SRM | 12 - 25 | ![]() |
Alcohol: | 6.7% ABV | 2.8% - 4.5% | ![]() |
Bitterness: | 46.9 IBU | 10 - 25 | ![]() |