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American Ale
Original Gravity (SG):
1.040
Batch Size (gal):
5.0
Final Gravity (SG):
1.011
Boil Volume (gal):
3.0
Strength (% ABW):
2.99
Time (weeks):
5
Color (SRM):
23
Bitterness (IBU):
32
Calories (Cals/12oz):
131
Recipe Description:
This recipe is designed to make a low strength American Ale that is dark amber in color. Fermentables include Crystal Malt 80 L, Special B Malt, and Flaked Maize. It uses North American hops dosed for strong hop presence, with additions for bittering and flavor. The American Ale yeast ferments dry and finishes soft, smooth, and clean.
Fermentables :
4 lbs of Extra Light Dry Malt Extract
1 lbs of Crystal Malt 80 L
0.25 lbs of Special B Malt
0.25 lbs Flaked Maize
Hops :
North American (Mount Hood, Cascade - 5.75 % AA, pellet)
1.75 oz for 60 min. (bittering)
3 oz for 15 min. (flavor)
Yeast :
Wyeast 1056 American Ale - 1 packet
Water :
5.5 gal
Brewing:
Extract and Specialty Grain Brewing
Steep specialty grain in brewpot at 150 °F for 20-30 minutes, then remove.
Add extract and boil wort for 60 minutes.
Add hops during boil as scheduled.
Estimated total brewing time = 90 minutes.
Fermentation:
Primary Fermentation - 7 days at 65 °F.
Secondary Fermentation - 10 days at 65 °F.
Filtering:
Do not filter.
Bottle Priming:
0.75 cup of Extra Light Dry Malt Extract for moderate carbonation.
Bottling
A total of 53 bottles of 12 oz size are needed.
Bottle Conditioning:
14 days at 65 °F.
Serving Temperature:
55 - 60 °F.
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