
Lavender Ale
Specialty Beer • All Grain • 5 gal
Had difficulty indicating lavender amounts. In the strainer, there should be 2 cups dried lavender buds. In secondary, 1 sprig of dried lavender for "dry hopping".
May 29, 2001 am 08:02am
Ingredients (All Grain, 5 gal)
- 6 lbs
English 2-row Pale
English 2-row Pale
All English Ales. Workhorse of British Brewing. Infusion Mash.
- 1/2 lbs
Belgian Biscuit
Belgian Biscuit
Warm baked biscuit flavor and aroma. Increases body. Use in Belgian beers.
- 3/4 lbs
American Caramel 120°L
American Caramel 120°L
Provides color, a unique flavor, body, and contribures to foam retention and beer stability. Gives a pronounced to sharp caramel flavor and a deep red color.
- 1/2 lbs
Honey Malt
Honey Malt
Nutty honey flavor. For brown ales, Belgian wheats, bocks and many other styles.
- 1/2 lbs
English 2-row Pale
English 2-row Pale
All English Ales. Workhorse of British Brewing. Infusion Mash.
- 1/2 l
Dried lavender flower buds - (omitted from calculations)
Dried lavender flower buds
- 2 lb
1 sprig dried lavender - (omitted from calculations)
1 sprig dried lavender
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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
This is a modification of the Heather Ale recipe from
Style (BJCP)
Category: 23 - Specialty Beer
Subcategory: A - Specialty Beer
Range for this Style | |||
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Original Gravity: | 1.041 | 1.026 - 1.120 | ![]() |
Terminal Gravity: | 1.010 | 0.995 - 1.035 | ![]() |
Color: | 15.8 SRM | 1 - 50 | ![]() |
Alcohol: | 4.1% ABV | 2.5% - 14.5% | ![]() |
Bitterness: | 0.0 IBU | 0 - 100 | ![]() |