American Amber Ale
BJCP 2008 – 10B
Batch #:
2008-13
Brew Date:
May 4, 2008
Tap Date:
July 31, 2008
Cost:
0.00
Statistics
OG:
1.050 12.4° P
FG:
1.010 2.6° P
Real Extract:
4.4° P
Attenuation:
79% Apparent
64.5% Real
64.5% Real
Color:
11.3SRM
IBU:
43.8
BU/GU:
0.88
ABV:
5.3%
ABW:
4.2%
Calories:
166 12 oz
Fermentables
| Amount | Fermentable | % |
|---|---|---|
| 0.75 pounds | LME - Light | 8.3% |
| 6.00 pounds | American Pale Malt (2-Row) | 66.2% |
| 0.50 pounds | Honey Malt | 5.5% |
| 0.25 pounds | Crystal Malt 10L | 2.8% |
| 0.25 pounds | Crystal Malt 40L | 2.8% |
| 0.50 pounds | Crystal Malt 60L | 5.5% |
| 0.25 pounds | Belgian Biscuit Malt | 2.8% |
| 0.06 pounds | British Chocolate Malt | 0.7% |
| 0.50 pounds | Brown Sugar (Light) | 5.5% |
| 9.06 pounds | Total Fermentable Weight | 100% |
Hops
| Amount | Hop | Time | Use | Form | AA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.75 ounces | Magnum | 60 minutes | Boil | Pellets | 13.2% | |
| 0.50 ounces | Golding | 20 minutes | Boil | Pellets | 3.5% | |
| 0.50 ounces | Golding | 3 minutes | Boil | Pellets | 3.5% | |
| 1.75 ounces | Total Hop Weight | |||||
Yeasts
| Name | Lab/Manufacturer | Product ID | Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Ale | White Labs | WLP001 | Liquid |
Mash Profile Infusion
Ideal Grain Temp:
70°F
Ideal Tun Temp:
90°F
Ideal Sparge Temp:
170°F
Ideal PH:
5.20
Mash Steps
| # | Name | Time | Temp. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mash In | 5 minutes | 155° F | |
| 2 | Infusion | 60 minutes | 152° F | |
| 3 | Sparge | 40 minutes | 170° F |
Fermentation and Aging
Primary:
7 days @ 65° F
Secondary:
7 days @ 65° F
Age:
35 days @ 55° F
General Info
This is a small beer derived from the second runnings of the Hecubus barleywine. All grain amounts are approximate for calculation purposes only. Your results may vary.
Procedure
- Single infusion mash at 152° for 60 minutes.
- 60 minute boil, adding hops according to schedule.
- Ferment at 65-68° for 7-14 days.
- Condition at 50-55° for 35 days.
