Moose Town Amber Ale
American Amber Ale • Partial Mash • 5 gal
yep its a good one
August 4, 2005 am 12:44am
Ingredients (Partial Mash, 5 gal)
- 2.5 lbs
American 6-row Pale
American 6-row Pale
Tends to increase lautering efficiency due to a stiffer husk. May be used as the base malt for any beer style. The enzymes in all varieties of the current crop are sufficient to support high percentages of specialty malts and adjuncts.
- 1.0 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.
- 4.0 lbs
Dry Light Extract
Dry Light Extract
White color, mild flavor. Will produce lagers and Pilseners and can also be used to produce darker beers when used in conjunction with colored malts. Made of pale malt.
- 1.50 oz
Cascade - 5.5 AA% whole; boiled 60 min
Cascade
Spicy with citrus notes. Slightly grapefruity.
- 1.25 oz
Czech Saaz - 5.0 AA% whole; boiled 15 min
Czech Saaz
Very mild. 'Noble'.
- .75 oz
Czech Saaz - 5.0 AA% whole; boiled 1 min
Czech Saaz
Very mild. 'Noble'.
- 1 tsp
Irish Moss - (omitted from calculations)
Irish Moss
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Wyeast 1056 American Ale™
Wyeast 1056 American Ale™
Used commercially for several classic American ales. This strain ferments dry, finishes soft, smooth and dean, and is very well balanced.
Style (BJCP)
Category: 10 - American Ale
Subcategory: B - American Amber Ale
| Range for this Style | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Gravity: | 1.051 | 1.045 - 1.060 | |
| Terminal Gravity: | 1.012 | 1.010 - 1.015 | |
| Color: | 14.0 SRM | 10 - 17 | |
| Alcohol: | 5.1% ABV | 4.5% - 6% | |
| Bitterness: | 35.3 IBU | 25 - 40 |
Discussion
Outstanding
2007-08-04 9:30pm
I have brewed this about 10 times it is one of my best.
