
Seasonal ale
Special/Best/Premium Bitter • All Grain • 5 gal
May 18, 2001 am 02:58am
Ingredients (All Grain, 5 gal)
- 6 lbs
English 2-row Pale
English 2-row Pale
All English Ales. Workhorse of British Brewing. Infusion Mash.
- 3/4 lbs
Crystal Malt 60°L
Crystal Malt 60°L
Sweet caramel flavor, deep golden to red color. For dark amber and brown ales.
- 3/16 lbs
English Black Roast
English Black Roast
Adds a heavy roast flavor and dark color.
- 1/2 lbs
Barley Flaked
Barley Flaked
Helps head retention, imparts creamy smoothness. For porters and stouts.
- 1 3/4 lbs
Light Brown Sugar
Light Brown Sugar
Imparts rich, sweet flavor. Use in Scottish ales, old ales and holiday beers.
- 1 oz
Pride of Ringwood - 8.5 AA% pellets; boiled 60 min
Pride of Ringwood
Moderate.
- 1/2 oz
Goldings - 5.0 AA% pellets; boiled 15 min
Goldings
Mild. Slightly flowery.
- 1/2 oz
Goldings - 5.0 AA% pellets; boiled 1 min
Goldings
Mild. Slightly flowery.
-
Wyeast 3766 Cider
Wyeast 3766 Cider
Crisp dry fermenting yeast with big, fruity finish. Creates a nice balance for all types of apples, pears and other fruit or fermentables. Allows fruit character to dominate the profile.
Notes
mash temp unknown as i dropped my thermometer at the crucial moment. but going on past experience, i guess at 66c for 2 3/4hrs. it's a chunky brew, but if left for 6 months will mature to an excellent ale and definately one to warm the cockles.
Style (BJCP)
Category: 8 - English Pale Ale
Subcategory: B - Special/Best/Premium Bitter
Range for this Style | |||
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Original Gravity: | 1.065 | 1.040 - 1.048 | ![]() |
Terminal Gravity: | 1.016 | 1.008 - 1.012 | ![]() |
Color: | 20.0 SRM | 5 - 16 | ![]() |
Alcohol: | 6.5% ABV | 3.8% - 4.6% | ![]() |
Bitterness: | 44.5 IBU | 25 - 40 | ![]() |