• Favorite
  • Discuss
  • Subscribe
Fall Amber 2006

Fall Amber 2006

American Amber Ale • Extract • 5 gal

BoJo99

Not a true amber but wanted to tone back the bittering hops for a more malty taste. Trying to go for a Spaten Oktoberfest balance without the long lagering. Don't know if it will work.

October 1, 2006 pm 04:25pm

0.0/5.0 0 ratings

Ingredients (Extract5 gal)

  • .5 lbs American Caramel 80°L

    American Caramel 80°L

    Mild caramel,nutty flavor, sweet. adds color(Red Ale)

  • 0.125 lbs Belgian Special B

    Belgian Special B

  • 0.125 lbs Roasted Barley

    Roasted Barley

    Sweet, grainy, coffee flavor and a red to deep brown color. For porters and stouts.

  • 3 lbs Liquid Amber Extract

    Liquid Amber Extract

    Amber is used predominantly in the production of medium-colored beers such as pale ales, IPAs, and bitters.

  • 3 lbs Premier Gold Liquid

    Premier Gold Liquid

    A light- to medium-bodied lager or ale of yellow to gold color.

  • 1.0 oz Hallertauer Hersbrucker - 4.5 AA% pellets; boiled 30 min

    Hallertauer Hersbrucker

    Mild to strong. 'Noble'.

  • 1.0 oz Fuggle - 4.8 AA% pellets; boiled 2 min

    Fuggle

    Mild. Mainly used for finishing and dry hopping especially pale ales, porters, and stouts. Aroma is mild and pleasant, spicy, and soft.

  • 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: 1.046 1.045 - 1.060
Terminal Gravity: 1.011 1.010 - 1.015
Color: 17.5 SRM 10 - 17
Alcohol: 4.6% ABV 4.5% - 6%
Bitterness: 11.8 IBU 25 - 40

Discussion

Post a Comment

Subscribe to this discussion.