Mike's Pale Ale II
American Pale Ale • All Grain • 5.5 gal
Classical APA
April 2, 2009 pm 07:45pm
Ingredients (All Grain, 5.5 gal)
- 8.5 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.
- .75 lbs
Crystal Malt 40°L
Crystal Malt 40°L
Sweet, mild caramel flavor and a golden color. Use in light lagers and light ales.
- 1 lbs
German Vienna
German Vienna
Increases malty flavor, provides balance. Use in Vienna, Märzen and Oktoberfest.
- .25 lbs
American Caramel 80°L
American Caramel 80°L
Mild caramel,nutty flavor, sweet. adds color(Red Ale)
- .5 lbs
German Wheat Malt Light
German Wheat Malt Light
Typical top fermented aroma, produces superb wheat beers.
- .6 oz
Amarillo® - 8.5 AA% pellets; boiled 75 min
Amarillo®
Grown in Washington. A newer multi-use hop with a nice citrus-flower bouquet and medium-high acid content suited for bittering. Used in American Ales and IPAs.
- .5 oz
Columbus - 15.0 AA% pellets; boiled 15 min
Columbus
Used mainly for bittering with some flavor qualities as well. Aroma is pleasant.
- .5 oz
Columbus - 15.0 AA% pellets; boiled 10 min
Columbus
Used mainly for bittering with some flavor qualities as well. Aroma is pleasant.
- .5 oz
Simcoe® - 13.0 AA% pellets; boiled 5 min
Simcoe®
Used for aromatic, and especially bittering properties.
- 1 oz
Amarillo® - 8.5 AA% pellets; boiled 2 min
Amarillo®
Grown in Washington. A newer multi-use hop with a nice citrus-flower bouquet and medium-high acid content suited for bittering. Used in American Ales and IPAs.
- .50 oz
Simcoe® - 13.0 AA% pellets; boiled 1 min
Simcoe®
Used for aromatic, and especially bittering properties.
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Wyeast 1056 American Ale™
Wyeast 1056 American Ale™
Used commercially for several classic American ales. This strain ferments dry, finishes soft, smooth and dean, and is very well balanced.
Notes
Yeast is Cry Havoc, WPL862
Style (BJCP)
Category: 10 - American Ale
Subcategory: A - American Pale Ale
| Range for this Style | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Gravity: | 1.057 | 1.045 - 1.060 | |
| Terminal Gravity: | 1.013 | 1.010 - 1.015 | |
| Color: | 12.3 SRM | 5 - 14 | |
| Alcohol: | 5.7% ABV | 4.5% - 6% | |
| Bitterness: | 43.8 IBU | 30 - 45 |
Discussion
Good, clean, hoppy PA--English Style
2009-05-03 3:31pm
Since it's almost gone already I have to assume that I did something right.
