Me Foine Irish Red Ale
Irish Red Ale • Extract • 5.5 gal
brewed 8/3/05. Fermenting vigorously!
August 5, 2005 am 08:14am
Ingredients (Extract, 5.5 gal)
- 0.25 lbs
British Dark Crystal
British Dark Crystal
Sweet caramel flavor, mouthfeel. For porters, stouts, old ales and any dark ale.
- 0.25 lbs
Roasted Barley
Roasted Barley
Sweet, grainy, coffee flavor and a red to deep brown color. For porters and stouts.
- 6 lbs
Dry Amber; Muntons
Dry Amber; Muntons
Used predominantly in the production of medium-colored beers such as pale ales, IPAs, and bitters.
- 0.25 lbs
Barley Flaked
Barley Flaked
Helps head retention, imparts creamy smoothness. For porters and stouts.
- 0.5 oz
Target - 11.5 AA% pellets; boiled 60 min
Target
Used for its robust bittering ability in British ales and lagers. Aroma is quite intense.
- 0.5 oz
Target - 11.5 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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Wyeast 1084 Irish Ale™
Wyeast 1084 Irish Ale™
Slight residual diacetyl and fruitiness; great for stouts. Clean, smooth, soft and full-bodied.
Style (BJCP)
Category: 9 - Scottish and Irish Ale
Subcategory: D - Irish Red Ale
| Range for this Style | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Gravity: | 1.052 | 1.044 - 1.060 | |
| Terminal Gravity: | 1.012 | 1.010 - 1.014 | |
| Color: | 17.4 SRM | 9 - 18 | |
| Alcohol: | 5.3% ABV | 4% - 6% | |
| Bitterness: | 18.6 IBU | 17 - 28 |
Discussion
Great red ale
2005-09-05 9:26am
Two weeks in the bottle: Smooth malty red ale. I like the roasted barley (dry lite bite), and the flaked barley gives the beer a nice creamy taste with a good head. I would definitely brew again for a everyday beer.
