
Sir Heisman's Old Ale
Old Ale • Partial Mash • 5 gal
My first brew named after my dog.
December 12, 2003 am 11:19am
Ingredients (Partial Mash, 5 gal)
- 2.58 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.
- 3.11 lbs
English 2-row Pale
English 2-row Pale
All English Ales. Workhorse of British Brewing. Infusion Mash.
- 0.10 lbs
Crystal Malt 80°L
Crystal Malt 80°L
Body and Richness. Distictive Nutty flavor and or sweet, smooth caramel flavor and a red to deep red color. For porters, old ales.
- 0.01 lbs
British Dark Crystal
British Dark Crystal
Sweet caramel flavor, mouthfeel. For porters, stouts, old ales and any dark ale.
- 4.81 lbs
Dry Amber Extract
Dry Amber Extract
Cream-colored and full-flavored; will produce amber colored beers such as pale ales, IPAs, and bitters. Made of pale and crystal malts.
- 0.11 lbs
Dark Brown Sugar
Dark Brown Sugar
Imparts rich, sweet flavor. Use in Scottish ales, old ales and holiday beers.
- 0.8 oz
Admiral - 12.5 AA% pellets; boiled 60 min
Admiral
Admiral hops are known for their high acid content, delivering a bold yet smooth bitterness. They showcase notes of orange citrus and herbal undertones, making them an excellent choice for crafting more bitter Pale Ales and ESBs.
- 0.25 oz
Fuggle - 4.8 AA% pellets; boiled 15 min
Fuggle
Mild. Mainly used for finishing and dry hopping especially pale ales, porters, and stouts. Aroma is mild and pleasant, spicy, and soft.
- 0.25 oz
East Kent Goldings - 5.0 AA% pellets; boiled 15 min
East Kent Goldings
Mild, slightly flowery.
- 0.50 oz
Target - 10.0 AA% pellets; boiled 1 min
Target
Used for its robust bittering ability in British ales and lagers. Aroma is quite intense.
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White Labs WLP002 English Ale
White Labs WLP002 English Ale
A classic ESB strain from one of England's largest independent breweries. This yeast is best suited for English style ales including milds, bitters, porters, and English style stouts. This yeast will leave a beer very clear, and will leave some residual s
Style (BJCP)
Category: 19 - Strong Ale
Subcategory: A - Old Ale
Range for this Style | |||
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Original Gravity: | 1.073 | 1.060 - 1.090 | ![]() |
Terminal Gravity: | 1.017 | 1.015 - 1.022 | ![]() |
Color: | 12.9 SRM | 10 - 22 | ![]() |
Alcohol: | 7.4% ABV | 6% - 9% | ![]() |
Bitterness: | 51.5 IBU | 30 - 60 | ![]() |