Fancy Nancy
American Amber Ale • All Grain • 5 gal
A hoppy west coast Amber Ale, Mash temp should be 152F to 154F if you like a less hoppy beer you could use less hops but lower the mash temp or it will be to sweet.
July 29, 2007 pm 06:01pm
Ingredients (All Grain, 5 gal)
- 4.5 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
- 4.5 lbs
English 2-row Pale
English 2-row Pale
All English Ales. Workhorse of British Brewing. Infusion Mash.
- .5 lbs
Crystal Malt 40°L
Crystal Malt 40°L
Sweet, mild caramel flavor and a golden color. Use in light lagers and light ales.
- .5 lbs
American Victory
American Victory
Provides a deep golden to brown color. Use in nut brown ales, IPAs and Scottish ales.
- .5 lbs
Munich Malt
Munich Malt
Sweet, toasted flavor and aroma. For Oktoberfests and malty styles
- .75 oz
Cascade - 5.5 AA% pellets; boiled 60 min
Cascade
Spicy with citrus notes. Slightly grapefruity.
- 1.25 oz
Cascade - 5.5 AA% pellets; boiled 15 min
Cascade
Spicy with citrus notes. Slightly grapefruity.
- 2 oz
Cascade - 5.5 AA% pellets; boiled 1 min
Cascade
Spicy with citrus notes. Slightly grapefruity.
- 1.5 tsp
Irish Moss - (omitted from calculations)
Irish Moss
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White Labs WLP001 California Ale
White Labs WLP001 California Ale
This yeast is famous for its clean flavors, balance and ability to be used in almost any style ale. It accentuates the hop flavors and is extremely versatile.
Style (BJCP)
Category: 10 - American Ale
Subcategory: B - American Amber Ale
| Range for this Style | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Gravity: | 1.052 | 1.045 - 1.060 | |
| Terminal Gravity: | 1.012 | 1.010 - 1.015 | |
| Color: | 11.1 SRM | 10 - 17 | |
| Alcohol: | 5.3% ABV | 4.5% - 6% | |
| Bitterness: | 31.3 IBU | 25 - 40 |
Discussion
more hops please!!!!
2007-10-26 8:33pm
I like more hops but my friends don't so this was a compromise adding more hops late in the boil adds great hop flavor without a sharp bitterness. the malt profile on this beer is right on target and is a great place to build from.
