Age old ale
Wood-Aged Beer • Extract • 5.0 gal
I won a bronze metal at the W.E.B. in MI and friends thought it was awesome.
September 27, 2009 am 09:37am
Ingredients (Extract, 5.0 gal)
- .8 lbs
British Crystal 55°L
British Crystal 55°L
Sweet caramel flavor, adds mouthfeel and head retention. For pale or amber ales.
- 9.10 lbs
Pale Liquid; Alexanders
Pale Liquid; Alexanders
Reportedly lightest colored malt extract available.
- 1.5 lbs
Lyle's Golden Syrup
Lyle's Golden Syrup
Increases alcohol without flavor. Liquid invert sugar.
- .4 lbs
Corn Flaked (Maize)
Corn Flaked (Maize)
Generally a neutral flavor, used to reduce maltiness of beer. Produces beer with a milder, less malty flavor. Uses: Primarily for light Bohemian and Pilsner lagers.
- 1.0 oz
Galena - 13.1 AA% pellets; boiled 60 min
Galena
Neutral. This hop can be very bitter, but blends well with finishing hops. Used in American ales and lagers, but suitable for all beer styles. Aroma is medium but pleasant.
- 1.0 oz
East Kent Goldings - 4.5 AA% pellets; boiled 15 min
East Kent Goldings
Mild, slightly flowery.
- .8 oz
aged oak chips - (omitted from calculations)
aged oak chips
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Wyeast 1098 British Ale™
Wyeast 1098 British Ale™
From Whitbread. Ferments dry and crisp, slightly tart, fruity and well-balanced. Ferments well down to 65F.
Notes
Brew date 12/11/8 transfer 12/21/8 rack to keg 1/24/9 temp 45F O.G.=1.080 F.G.=1.015
Style (BJCP)
Category: 22 - Smoke-Flavored/Wood-Aged Beer
Subcategory: C - Wood-Aged Beer
| Range for this Style | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Gravity: | 1.080 | 1.026 - 1.120 | |
| Terminal Gravity: | 1.016 | 0.995 - 1.035 | |
| Color: | 13.5 SRM | 1 - 50 | |
| Alcohol: | 8.6% ABV | 2.5% - 14.5% | |
| Bitterness: | 44.6 IBU | 0 - 100 |
Discussion
awesome beer!
2009-11-02 7:50pm
I entered this in the W.E.B. and I won a Bronze metal for it.
