California Common Beer
BJCP 2008 – 07B
Batch #:
2007-07
Brew Date:
February 18, 2007
Tap Date:
April 7, 2007
Cost:
26.25
Statistics
OG:
1.040 10° P
FG:
1.010 2.6° P
Real Extract:
3.9° P
Attenuation:
74% Apparent – 61% Real
Color:
12SRM
IBU:
45.1
BU/GU:
1.13
ABV:
4.7%
ABW:
3.1%
Calories:
131 12 oz
Fermentables
| Amount | Fermentable | % |
|---|---|---|
| 0.50 pounds | Light Dry | 5% |
| 7.00 pounds | American Pale Malt (2-Row) | 70% |
| 1.00 pounds | German CaraMunich Malt I | 10% |
| 1.00 pounds | American Dextrin (Cara-Pils) Malt | 10% |
| 0.50 pounds | Crystal Malt 40L | 5% |
| 10.00 pounds | Total Fermentable Weight | 100% |
Hops
| Amount | Hop | Time | Use | Form | AA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 ounces | Northern Brewer | 60 minutes | Boil | Pellets | 8.2% | |
| 0.50 ounces | Northern Brewer | 15 minutes | Boil | Pellets | 8.2% | |
| 0.50 ounces | Northern Brewer | 3 minutes | Boil | Pellets | 8.2% | |
| 2.00 ounces | Total Hop Weight | |||||
Fermentation and Aging
Primary:
7 days @ 60° F
Secondary:
7 days @ 55° F
Age:
21 days @ 55° F
General Info
Formulated to be true to style, but not an Anchor Steam clone. Munich and Dextrin malts add character and body, crystal malt adds color and caramel flavor.
Procedure
- Single infusion mash
- Batch sparge with 3.5 gallons of 168 degree water
- Boil 60 minutes, adding hops according to schedule
- Cool wort to 75 degrees
- Pitch yeast
