Marcus' Red Ale
Irish Red Ale • All Grain • 5.5 gal
Going to try the wet hops we picked from the Star B Ranch in Ramona, CA
August 19, 2009 am 09:40am
Ingredients (All Grain, 5.5 gal)
- 12 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 40°L
American Caramel 40°L
Provides color, a unique flavor, body, and contributes to foam retention and beer stability.
- .5 lbs
American Caramel 120°L
American Caramel 120°L
Provides color, a unique flavor, body, and contribures to foam retention and beer stability. Gives a pronounced to sharp caramel flavor and a deep red color.
- .25 lbs
Black Roasted Barley
Black Roasted Barley
Unmalted roasted grain, it is the backbone of many stouts. Imparts a sharp acrid flavor characteristic of dry stouts. Gives "dryness" to a stout or porter ,more so than regular Roasted Barley.
- 1 oz
Cascade - 4.5 AA% whole; boiled 60 min
Cascade
Spicy with citrus notes. Slightly grapefruity.
- 1 oz
Cascade - 4.5 AA% whole; boiled 30 min
Cascade
Spicy with citrus notes. Slightly grapefruity.
- 1 oz
Cascade - 4.5 AA% whole; boiled 5 min
Cascade
Spicy with citrus notes. Slightly grapefruity.
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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
SS mash at 152, used hops from Star B Ranch
Style (BJCP)
Category: 9 - Scottish and Irish Ale
Subcategory: D - Irish Red Ale
| Range for this Style | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Gravity: | 1.053 | 1.044 - 1.060 | |
| Terminal Gravity: | 1.012 | 1.010 - 1.014 | |
| Color: | 19.2 SRM | 9 - 18 | |
| Alcohol: | 5.4% ABV | 4% - 6% | |
| Bitterness: | 29.5 IBU | 17 - 28 |
