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Sandcastle Ale

Sandcastle Ale

English IPA • All Grain • 5 gal

Tim Henry

Sandcastle Ale is for hopheads only. I have received praise from everybody that has tasted this brew for its bite and aroma. Because it's a hoplovers delight, I have found it tastes best after conditioning in the bottle for about 8 weeks.

November 8, 2000 pm 01:29pm

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Ingredients (All Grain5 gal)

  • 7 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

  • 1 lbs Crystal Malt 40°L

    Crystal Malt 40°L

    Sweet, mild caramel flavor and a golden color. Use in light lagers and light ales.

  • 1 lbs Dark Brown Sugar

    Dark Brown Sugar

    Imparts rich, sweet flavor. Use in Scottish ales, old ales and holiday beers.

  • 1 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 1/2 oz Willamette - 8.2 AA% pellets; boiled 60 min

    Willamette

    This hop is used for finishing and dry hopping American and British style ales. Aroma is mild and pleasant ans slightly spicy

  • 1 1/2 oz Willamette - 5.0 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

  • Wyeast 2565 Kolsch

    Wyeast 2565 Kolsch

    A hybrid of ale and lager characteristics. This strain develops excellent maltiness with subdued fruitiness, and a crisp finish. Ferments well at moderate temperatures.

Notes

Sandcastle Ale is for hop-heads only. It is a very hopy brew.

Style (BJCP)

Category: 14 - India Pale Ale (IPA)

Subcategory: A - English IPA

Range for this Style
Original Gravity: 1.050 1.050 - 1.075
Terminal Gravity: 1.012 1.010 - 1.018
Color: 14.9 SRM 8 - 14
Alcohol: 4.9% ABV 5% - 7.5%
Bitterness: 110.5 IBU 40 - 60

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