Experimental Ale No. 1
Old Ale • Extract • 5 gal
My first attempt outside the kit boxes etc... Isn't quite done yet but tastes good and smells great.
February 13, 2008 pm 03:13pm
Ingredients (Extract, 5 gal)
- 1 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
- .25 lbs
German Vienna
German Vienna
Increases malty flavor, provides balance. Use in Vienna, Märzen and Oktoberfest.
- 3.5 lbs
Liquid Light Extract
Liquid Light Extract
A brewer can create any beer style with this extract when used as a base in conjunction with colored malts and selected hops. Contains no colored malts or hops.
- 3 lbs
Dry Light Extract
Dry Light Extract
White color, mild flavor. Will produce lagers and Pilseners and can also be used to produce darker beers when used in conjunction with colored malts. Made of pale malt.
- .5 lbs
Light Brown Sugar
Light Brown Sugar
Imparts rich, sweet flavor. Use in Scottish ales, old ales and holiday beers.
- 1 oz
Perle - 8.2 AA% pellets; boiled 60 min
Perle
Used mainly for its minty bittering and good green hop aromas in all non-pilsener lagersand wheats. Aroma is pleasant and slightly spicy
- .5 oz
Tettnanger - 4.5 AA% pellets; boiled 20 min
Tettnanger
Mild, slightly spicy. 'Noble'.
- .5 oz
Tettnanger - 4.5 AA% pellets; boiled 5 min
Tettnanger
Mild, slightly spicy. 'Noble'.
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Danstar Nottingham
Danstar Nottingham
The Nottingham strain was selected for its highly flocculant & relatively full attenuation properties. It produces low concentrations of fruity and estery aromas and has been described as neutral for ale yeast, allowing the full natural flavor of malt & hops to develop. The recommended fermentation temperature range of this strain is 14° to 21°C (57° to 70°F) with good tolerance to low fermentation temperatures (12°C/54°F) that allow this strain to be used in lager-style beer. With a relatively high alcohol tolerance, Nottingham is a great choice for creation of higher-alcohol specialty beers!
Style (BJCP)
Category: 19 - Strong Ale
Subcategory: A - Old Ale
| Range for this Style | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Gravity: | 1.061 | 1.060 - 1.090 | |
| Terminal Gravity: | 1.015 | 1.015 - 1.022 | |
| Color: | 9.0 SRM | 10 - 22 | |
| Alcohol: | 6.1% ABV | 6% - 9% | |
| Bitterness: | 37.5 IBU | 30 - 60 |
Discussion
Nice session ale
2008-03-14 3:13pm
The original hoppiness mellowed nicely and it turned out to be a very decent light session ale. Medium flavor with decent body.
Great when aged
2008-07-02 9:29am
This needs to age out about 3-6 months and is a decent strong ale. It is not for the miller crowd but if you like strong ales it's a keeper.
