Summer Amber
American Amber Ale • All Grain • 10 gal
Last version of the amber. Be sure to use a lower mash temperature to keep it light bodied and allow the smaller amount of Special B to come though.
July 27, 2007 pm 02:07pm
Ingredients (All Grain, 10 gal)
- 18 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
- .5 lbs
American Victory
American Victory
Provides a deep golden to brown color. Use in nut brown ales, IPAs and Scottish ales.
- 1 lbs
American Caramel 40°L
American Caramel 40°L
Provides color, a unique flavor, body, and contributes to foam retention and beer stability.
- .25 lbs
Belgian Special B
Belgian Special B
- 3 oz
Liberty - 4.0 AA% pellets; boiled 90 min
Liberty
Used mainly for finishing German and American style ales and lagers. Aroma is mild and pleasant.
- 1 oz
Willamette - 5.0 AA% pellets; boiled 0 min
Willamette
This hop is used for finishing and dry hopping American and British style ales. Aroma is mild and pleasant ans slightly spicy
- 1 oz
Liberty - 4.0 AA% pellets; boiled 0 min
Liberty
Used mainly for finishing German and American style ales and lagers. Aroma is mild and pleasant.
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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: | 1.048 | 1.045 - 1.060 | |
| Terminal Gravity: | 1.011 | 1.010 - 1.015 | |
| Color: | 12.2 SRM | 10 - 17 | |
| Alcohol: | 4.8% ABV | 4.5% - 6% | |
| Bitterness: | 32.6 IBU | 25 - 40 |
