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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.
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
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.
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