Fall Amber 2006
American Amber Ale • Extract • 5 gal
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
Ingredients (Extract, 5 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 |
