Not-Red-Ale
Irish Red Ale • All Grain • 5 gal
This did not turn out red in the least.
July 28, 2008 pm 01:47pm
Ingredients (All Grain, 5 gal)
- 8 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
Crystal Malt 60°L
Crystal Malt 60°L
Sweet caramel flavor, deep golden to red color. For dark amber and brown ales.
- .15 lbs
American Black Patent
American Black Patent
Provides color and sharp flavor in stouts and porters.
- .5 lbs
Belgian Cara-Pils
Belgian Cara-Pils
Significantly increases foam/head retention and body of the beer.
- 1 oz
Target - 12.0 AA% whole; boiled 60 min
Target
Used for its robust bittering ability in British ales and lagers. Aroma is quite intense.
- 1 oz
East Kent Goldings - 5.0 AA% whole; boiled 10 min
East Kent Goldings
Mild, slightly flowery.
-
Wyeast 1084 Irish Ale™
Wyeast 1084 Irish Ale™
Slight residual diacetyl and fruitiness; great for stouts. Clean, smooth, soft and full-bodied.
Notes
Not the red I was looking for.
Style (BJCP)
Category: 9 - Scottish and Irish Ale
Subcategory: D - Irish Red Ale
| Range for this Style | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Gravity: | 1.044 | 1.044 - 1.060 | |
| Terminal Gravity: | 1.010 | 1.010 - 1.014 | |
| Color: | 15.4 SRM | 9 - 18 | |
| Alcohol: | 4.5% ABV | 4% - 6% | |
| Bitterness: | 58.3 IBU | 17 - 28 |
Discussion
In Keg
2008-08-27 1:58pm
This recipie is in keg and conditioning. I have yet to try it.
