
Cat in the Vat Pale Ale
Extra Special/Strong Bitter (English Pale Ale) • Partial Mash • 5.5 gal
I've made this British Pale Ale several times and have never been disappointed with the results. Dry hop for added flavor.
March 9, 2002 am 03:32am
Ingredients (Partial Mash, 5.5 gal)
- 3 9/16 lbs
Maris Otter Pale
Maris Otter Pale
An English thoroughbred and a favored choice of malt for many brewers. Simpsons' Maris Otter has a rich and nutty flavor and despite its small, berry size has a strong husk. This malt delivers predictable brewhouse performance with modest, yet consistent extracts. Brewers can expect good runoffs with clear wort.
- .5 lbs
Belgian Caravienne
Belgian Caravienne
Belgian light crystal malt. Used in lighter Abbey or Trappist style ales.
- 7/8 lbs
German Wheat Malt Light
German Wheat Malt Light
Typical top fermented aroma, produces superb wheat beers.
- 3 9/16 lbs
Dry Light; Muntons
Dry Light; Muntons
Used as the base for a wide variety of styles of beers, including lager, pale ales, bitters, and export bitters. Contains no colored malts.
- 3/4 oz
Perle - 8.2 AA% pellets; boiled 60 min
Perle
Used mainly for its minty bittering and good green hop aromas in all non-pilsener lagersand wheats. Aroma is pleasant and slightly spicy
- 1 3/8 oz
Cascade - 5.5 AA% pellets; boiled 15 min
Cascade
Spicy with citrus notes. Slightly grapefruity.
- 1 3/8 oz
Cascade - 5.5 AA% pellets; boiled 1 min
Cascade
Spicy with citrus notes. Slightly grapefruity.
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White Labs WLP017 Whitbread Ale
White Labs WLP017 Whitbread Ale
Traditional mixed yeast culture. British style character, slightly fruity, with a hint of sulfur production. This yeast can be used for many different beer styles. The most traditional choices would be English style ales including milds, bitters, porters, and English style stouts. North American style ales will also benefit from fermentation with WLP017. The beer will clear easily.
Style (BJCP)
Category: 8 - English Pale Ale
Subcategory: C - Extra Special/Strong Bitter (English Pale Ale)
Range for this Style | |||
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Original Gravity: | 1.051 | 1.048 - 1.060 | ![]() |
Terminal Gravity: | 1.011 | 1.010 - 1.016 | ![]() |
Color: | 7.5 SRM | 6 - 18 | ![]() |
Alcohol: | 5.3% ABV | 4.6% - 6.2% | ![]() |
Bitterness: | 34.2 IBU | 30 - 50 | ![]() |
Discussion
well balanced pale ale
2007-03-08 11:36am
This pale ale is an easy introduction into the mini-mash process. Rather rich tasting, make sure to let this beer age at least 6 weeks if you are bottling. Since I brewed this specific recipe last, I've moved over to all grain brewing and have not really tried this recipe in the all grain process.