
Cat in the Vat Pale Ale...Redux
Extra Special/Strong Bitter (English Pale Ale) • All Grain • 5.5 gal
An experimental pale ale where the math works out well and the flavor should have a little toastiness to it.
July 28, 2003 pm 09:22pm
Ingredients (All Grain, 5.5 gal)
- 9 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.
- 1 lbs
Belgian Cara-Pils
Belgian Cara-Pils
Significantly increases foam/head retention and body of the beer.
- .25 lbs
American Victory
American Victory
Provides a deep golden to brown color. Use in nut brown ales, IPAs and Scottish ales.
- 1.5 oz
Fuggle - 4.8 AA% pellets; boiled 60 min
Fuggle
Mild. Mainly used for finishing and dry hopping especially pale ales, porters, and stouts. Aroma is mild and pleasant, spicy, and soft.
- 1 oz
East Kent Goldings - 5.0 AA% pellets; boiled 15 min
East Kent Goldings
Mild, slightly flowery.
- 1 oz
Cascade - 5.5 AA% pellets; boiled 5 min
Cascade
Spicy with citrus notes. Slightly grapefruity.
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White Labs WLP005 British Ale
White Labs WLP005 British Ale
This yeast is a little more attenuative than WLP002. Like most English strains, this yeast produces malty beers. Excellent for all English style ales including bitter, pale ale, porter, and brown ale.
Notes
1 Tsp. Irish Moss
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: | 1.053 | 1.048 - 1.060 | ![]() |
Terminal Gravity: | 1.014 | 1.010 - 1.016 | ![]() |
Color: | 7.5 SRM | 6 - 18 | ![]() |
Alcohol: | 5.0% ABV | 4.6% - 6.2% | ![]() |
Bitterness: | 40.4 IBU | 30 - 50 | ![]() |
Discussion
Summertime thirst quencher
2007-07-27 10:34am
Very drinkable pale ale with a hint nuttiness and a long finish.