Major Tom's American Brown ale
American Brown Ale • All Grain • 5 gal
April 10, 2002 pm 05:25pm
Ingredients (All Grain, 5 gal)
- 8.5 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
- 0.5 lbs
American Caramel 120°L
American Caramel 120°L
Provides color, a unique flavor, body, and contribures to foam retention and beer stability. Gives a pronounced to sharp caramel flavor and a deep red color.
- 0.25 lbs
Belgian Special B
Belgian Special B
- 0.25 lbs
English Chocolate Malt
English Chocolate Malt
Dark malt that gives a rich red or brown color and nutty flavor. Use for: Brown ales, porters, some stouts Maintains some malty flavor, not as dark as roasted malt.
- 0.75 oz
Northern Brewer - 9.0 AA% pellets; boiled 90 min
Northern Brewer
Used for bittering with strong flavors and very fragrant in steam beers, dark English ales, and German lagers. Aroma is medium-strong with evergreen and mint overtones.
- 1.0 oz
Cascade - 4.5 AA% pellets; boiled 1 min
Cascade
Spicy with citrus notes. Slightly grapefruity.
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Wyeast 3766 Cider
Wyeast 3766 Cider
Crisp dry fermenting yeast with big, fruity finish. Creates a nice balance for all types of apples, pears and other fruit or fermentables. Allows fruit character to dominate the profile.
Style (BJCP)
Category: 10 - American Ale
Subcategory: C - American Brown Ale
| Range for this Style | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Gravity: | 1.046 | 1.045 - 1.060 | |
| Terminal Gravity: | 1.011 | 1.010 - 1.016 | |
| Color: | 20.7 SRM | 18 - 35 | |
| Alcohol: | 4.5% ABV | 4.3% - 6.2% | |
| Bitterness: | 37.5 IBU | 20 - 40 |
