Buck's Pale Ale 2003
American Pale Ale • All Grain • 12 gal
First place winner.
February 26, 2003 am 07:47am
Ingredients (All Grain, 12 gal)
- 20 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
- 3 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
Pacific Northwest Wheat
Pacific Northwest Wheat
- 2 oz
East Kent Goldings - 5.0 AA% pellets; boiled 60 min
East Kent Goldings
Mild, slightly flowery.
- 1 oz
Cascade - 5.5 AA% pellets; boiled 30 min
Cascade
Spicy with citrus notes. Slightly grapefruity.
- 1 oz
Cascade - 5.5 AA% pellets; boiled 10 min
Cascade
Spicy with citrus notes. Slightly grapefruity.
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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
After going thru 15 recipes this is the end result. First place in local IPA contest. Wheat use for head only, good in or out of recipe.
Style (BJCP)
Category: 10 - American Ale
Subcategory: A - American Pale Ale
| Range for this Style | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Gravity: | 1.051 | 1.045 - 1.060 | |
| Terminal Gravity: | 1.012 | 1.010 - 1.015 | |
| Color: | 11.9 SRM | 5 - 14 | |
| Alcohol: | 5.0% ABV | 4.5% - 6% | |
| Bitterness: | 23.7 IBU | 30 - 45 |
Discussion
made slight change
2007-02-25 10:36am
I like my beer to be a little clearer so reduced the crystal 40 to 1-2# and up the two row same amount reduced. Other than that it's been a good brew to have on hand any time.
