T's APA
American Pale Ale • All Grain • 10 gal
First attempt at an APA
December 27, 2006 pm 01:59pm
Ingredients (All Grain, 10 gal)
- 22.53 lbs
American 2-row
American 2-row
Yields a slightly higher extract than Six Rox brewers Malt. Tends to give a smoother, less grainy flavored beer. Some brewers claim they can detect a significant difference in flavor. Lower protein and will yield a lower color than Six-Row Brewers Malt
- 2.91 lbs
American Vienna
American Vienna
Increases malty flavor, provides balance. Use in Vienna, Märzen and Oktoberfest.
- 2.00 lbs
American Caramel 40°L
American Caramel 40°L
Provides color, a unique flavor, body, and contributes to foam retention and beer stability.
- 1.06 oz
Centennial - 9.1 AA% whole; boiled 65 min
Centennial
Aromatic but acceptable for bittering. Medium aroma with floral and citrus tones. Good in medium to dark ales.
- 2.05 oz
Cascade - 6.3 AA% whole; boiled 20 min
Cascade
Spicy with citrus notes. Slightly grapefruity.
- 2.00 oz
Cascade - 6.3 AA% whole; boiled 1 min
Cascade
Spicy with citrus notes. Slightly grapefruity.
- 1 oz
Crystal - 3.2 AA% whole; added dry to primary fermenter
Crystal
Mild. 'Noble'. Used mainly for its aroma which is mild and pleasant.
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Wyeast 1275 Thames Valley Ale™
Wyeast 1275 Thames Valley Ale™
Produces classic British bitters, rich complex flavor profile, clean, light malt character, low fruitiness, low esters, well-balanced.
Notes
Shooting for a Hoppy APA
Style (BJCP)
Category: 10 - American Ale
Subcategory: A - American Pale Ale
| Range for this Style | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Gravity: | 1.065 | 1.045 - 1.060 | |
| Terminal Gravity: | 1.015 | 1.010 - 1.015 | |
| Color: | 11.9 SRM | 5 - 14 | |
| Alcohol: | 6.5% ABV | 4.5% - 6% | |
| Bitterness: | 31.5 IBU | 30 - 45 |
