
Sweatin' the Benchmarks Pale Ale
Extra Special/Strong Bitter (English Pale Ale) • All Grain • 5.5 gal
A sturdy Pale Ale that meets all the benchmarks for a sturdy, reliable pale ale.
September 9, 2003 am 10:14am
Ingredients (All Grain, 5.5 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.
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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 | |||
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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 | ![]() |