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Summer Amber

Summer Amber

American Amber Ale • All Grain • 10 gal

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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

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Ingredients (All Grain10 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.

  • 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

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