Sweetie Amber Ale (AA8)
American Amber Ale • All Grain • 10 gal
Looking at Jamil and Palmer's book, I've tweaked my previous Redtail Clone to use a blend of American hops, more crystal and munich.
March 15, 2008 pm 11:11pm
Ingredients (All Grain, 10 gal)
- 5 lbs
Maris Otter Pale
Maris Otter Pale
An English thoroughbred and a favored choice of malt for many brewers. Simpsons' Maris Otter has a rich and nutty flavor and despite its small, berry size has a strong husk. This malt delivers predictable brewhouse performance with modest, yet consistent extracts. Brewers can expect good runoffs with clear wort.
- 3 lbs
Crystal Malt 60°L
Crystal Malt 60°L
Sweet caramel flavor, deep golden to red color. For dark amber and brown ales.
- 10 lbs
Belgian Pale
Belgian Pale
Fully modified and is easily converted.
- 2 lbs
American Munich
American Munich
Munich Dunkels. Adds color/nutty flavor. Sometimes called Aromatic.
- .5 lbs
Belgian Biscuit
Belgian Biscuit
Warm baked biscuit flavor and aroma. Increases body. Use in Belgian beers.
- .5 oz
Simcoe® - 13.4 AA% pellets; boiled 60 min
Simcoe®
Used for aromatic, and especially bittering properties.
- .5 oz
Columbus - 12.2 AA% pellets; boiled 60 min
Columbus
Used mainly for bittering with some flavor qualities as well. Aroma is pleasant.
- .5 oz
Simcoe® - 13.4 AA% pellets; boiled 10 min
Simcoe®
Used for aromatic, and especially bittering properties.
- .5 oz
Columbus - 12.2 AA% pellets; boiled 10 min
Columbus
Used mainly for bittering with some flavor qualities as well. Aroma is pleasant.
- 1 oz
Cascade - 6.0 AA% whole; boiled 2 min
Cascade
Spicy with citrus notes. Slightly grapefruity.
- 1 oz
Cascade - 5.5 AA% whole; added dry to secondary fermenter
Cascade
Spicy with citrus notes. Slightly grapefruity.
- 2 tbsp
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.
Notes
Single step infusion mash at 154F for 60 mins. Charge the mash tun with hot water and strike 7 gals at 164F to settle at 154F. After 60 mins and starch test, second batch strike 7 gal at 175F to mash out at 170F 90 min boil. Notes: O.G: 1.052 F.G.: 1.013 Dry hop 1 oz total into the primary 6 days after brewing.
Style (BJCP)
Category: 10 - American Ale
Subcategory: B - American Amber Ale
| Range for this Style | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Gravity: | 1.053 | 1.045 - 1.060 | |
| Terminal Gravity: | 1.012 | 1.010 - 1.015 | |
| Color: | 15.7 SRM | 10 - 17 | |
| Alcohol: | 5.3% ABV | 4.5% - 6% | |
| Bitterness: | 37.9 IBU | 25 - 40 |
