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Sweatin' the Benchmarks Pale Ale

Sweatin' the Benchmarks Pale Ale

Extra Special/Strong Bitter (English Pale Ale) • All Grain • 5.5 gal

Ken Montgomery

A sturdy Pale Ale that meets all the benchmarks for a sturdy, reliable pale ale.

September 9, 2003 am 10:14am

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Ingredients (All Grain5.5 gal)

  • 4.0 lbs Belgian Pale

    Belgian Pale

    Fully modified and is easily converted.

  • 6.5 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.

  • .5 lbs German Light Munich

    German Light Munich

    For a desired malty, nutty flavor. Lagers, Oktoberfests and bock beer.

  • .5 lbs Belgian Caravienne

    Belgian Caravienne

    Belgian light crystal malt. Used in lighter Abbey or Trappist style ales.

  • .1 lbs Barley Flaked

    Barley Flaked

    Helps head retention, imparts creamy smoothness. For porters and stouts.

  • .1 lbs Oats Flaked

    Oats Flaked

    Belgian White Ale(wit), other specialty beers.

  • 1.5 oz Brambling Cross - 6.0 AA% pellets; boiled 60 min

    Brambling Cross

    Grandparent of Saxon and Viking, they have a unique toasty, buttery, slighly resiny aroma with some woody notes.

  • .75 oz East Kent Goldings - 5.0 AA% pellets; boiled 30 min

    East Kent Goldings

    Mild, slightly flowery.

  • .75 oz East Kent Goldings - 5.0 AA% pellets; boiled 5 min

    East Kent Goldings

    Mild, slightly flowery.

  • .75 oz Cascade - 5.5 AA% pellets; boiled 5 min

    Cascade

    Spicy with citrus notes. Slightly grapefruity.

  • White Labs WLP023 Burton Ale

    White Labs WLP023 Burton Ale

    From the famous brewing town of Burton upon Trent, England, this yeast is packed with character. It provides delicious subtle fruity flavors like apple, clover honey and pear. Great for all English styles, IPA's, bitters, and pales. Excellent in porters a

Style (BJCP)

Category: 8 - English Pale Ale

Subcategory: C - Extra Special/Strong Bitter (English Pale Ale)

Range for this Style
Original Gravity: 1.056 1.048 - 1.060
Terminal Gravity: 1.015 1.010 - 1.016
Color: 8.6 SRM 6 - 18
Alcohol: 5.4% ABV 4.6% - 6.2%
Bitterness: 52.1 IBU 30 - 50

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