
Sandcastle Ale
English IPA • All Grain • 5 gal
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
Ingredients (All Grain, 5 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
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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 | |||
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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 | ![]() |