Lair American Ale No. 601

American Ale

Original Gravity (SG):

1.069

Batch Size (gal):

5.0

Final Gravity (SG):

1.019

Boil Volume (gal):

3.0

Strength (% ABW):

5.28

Time (weeks):

6

Color (SRM):

19

Bitterness (IBU):

37

Calories (Cals/12oz):

231

Recipe Description:

This recipe is designed to make a strong American Ale that is dark amber in color. Fermentables include Crystal Malt 40 L and Honey. It uses North American hops dosed for hop-malt balance, with additions for bittering and flavor. The American Ale yeast ferments dry and finishes soft, smooth, and clean.

INGREDIENTS

Fermentables :

7 lbs of Extra Light Dry Malt Extract

2 lbs of Crystal Malt 40 L

0.5 lbs of Honey

Hops :

North American (Mount Hood, Cascade - 5.75 % AA, pellet)

2.25 oz for 60 min. (bittering)

3.75 oz for 15 min. (flavor)

Yeast :

Wyeast 1056 American Ale - 1 packet

Water :

5.5 gal

METHODS

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 Honey at start of boil.

Add hops during boil as scheduled.

Estimated total brewing time = 90 minutes.

Fermentation:

Primary Fermentation - 10 days at 65 °F.

Secondary Fermentation - 14 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.