Pete and Scotts amber
American Amber Ale • All Grain • 5 gal
This is a pretty nice brown ale. One of the keys is using the california ale yeast for a clean finish.
July 21, 2008 am 10:02am
Ingredients (All Grain, 5 gal)
- 9 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 Caramel 60°L
American Caramel 60°L
Mild caramel,nutty flavor, sweet. adds color
- .5 lbs
Belgian Biscuit
Belgian Biscuit
Warm baked biscuit flavor and aroma. Increases body. Use in Belgian beers.
- .5 lbs
American Vienna
American Vienna
Increases malty flavor, provides balance. Use in Vienna, Märzen and Oktoberfest.
- .8 oz
Cascade - 6.9 AA% pellets; boiled 60 min
Cascade
Spicy with citrus notes. Slightly grapefruity.
- .5 oz
Cascade - 6.9 AA% pellets; boiled 15 min
Cascade
Spicy with citrus notes. Slightly grapefruity.
- .5 oz
Cascade - 6.9 AA% pellets; boiled 1 min
Cascade
Spicy with citrus notes. Slightly grapefruity.
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: | 11.4 SRM | 10 - 17 | |
| Alcohol: | 5.4% ABV | 4.5% - 6% | |
| Bitterness: | 33.0 IBU | 25 - 40 |
Discussion
Clean finish, but a little too bitter
2008-07-21 10:03am
Next time I will add .8oz of Cascades. Very clean finish with a great nutty flavor.
