Bushwhacker Brown
American Brown Ale • All Grain • 5.5 gal
Based on Steve's Wicked Ale by Steve Bagley, 2001 AHA NHC Gold Medal Winner. By Al Boyce
August 12, 2004 pm 06:16pm
Ingredients (All Grain, 5.5 gal)
- 8 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
- 1.5 lbs
Munich Malt
Munich Malt
Sweet, toasted flavor and aroma. For Oktoberfests and malty styles
- 2 lbs
American Caramel 30°L
American Caramel 30°L
Provides color, body, and contributes to foam retention and beer stability.
- 1 lbs
American Caramel 60°L
American Caramel 60°L
Mild caramel,nutty flavor, sweet. adds color
- 1 lbs
Midwest Wheat Malt
Midwest Wheat Malt
Light flavor and creamy head. For American weizenbier, weissbier and dunkelweiss.
- .25 lbs
Belgian Chocolate Malt
Belgian Chocolate Malt
Adds a nutty flavor, Brown Ales
- 1 oz
Galena - 13.0 AA% pellets; boiled 60 min
Galena
Neutral. This hop can be very bitter, but blends well with finishing hops. Used in American ales and lagers, but suitable for all beer styles. Aroma is medium but pleasant.
- .85 oz
Cascade - 5.5 AA% pellets; boiled 15 min
Cascade
Spicy with citrus notes. Slightly grapefruity.
- 1 oz
Centennial - 10.0 AA% pellets; boiled 2 min
Centennial
Aromatic but acceptable for bittering. Medium aroma with floral and citrus tones. Good in medium to dark ales.
- 1 tsp
Phosphoric Acid to Sparge - (omitted from calculations)
Phosphoric Acid to Sparge
-
White Labs WLP001 California Ale
White Labs WLP001 California Ale
This yeast is famous for its clean flavors, balance and ability to be used in almost any style ale. It accentuates the hop flavors and is extremely versatile.
Notes
Mash at 155 F for 60 min
Style (BJCP)
Category: 10 - American Ale
Subcategory: C - American Brown Ale
| Range for this Style | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Gravity: | 1.060 | 1.045 - 1.060 | |
| Terminal Gravity: | 1.016 | 1.010 - 1.016 | |
| Color: | 20.8 SRM | 18 - 35 | |
| Alcohol: | 5.9% ABV | 4.3% - 6.2% | |
| Bitterness: | 65.6 IBU | 20 - 40 |
