American Pale Ale
BJCP 2008 – 10A
Batch #:
2007-10
Brew Date:
March 18, 2007
Tap Date:
May 5, 2007
Cost:
25.25
Statistics
OG:
1.050 12.4° P
FG:
1.010 2.6° P
Real Extract:
4.4° P
Attenuation:
79% Apparent – 64.5% Real
Color:
10.7SRM
IBU:
42.2
BU/GU:
0.84
ABV:
6.0%
ABW:
4.2%
Calories:
166 12 oz
Fermentables
| Amount | Fermentable | % |
|---|---|---|
| 8.00 pounds | American Pale Malt (2-Row) | 80% |
| 1.00 pounds | German Dark Munich Malt | 10% |
| 1.00 pounds | American Dextrin (Cara-Pils) Malt | 10% |
| pounds | Dark Brown Sugar | |
| 10.00 pounds | Total Fermentable Weight | 100% |
Hops
| Amount | Hop | Time | Use | Form | AA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.50 ounces | Cascade | 60 minutes | Boil | Pellets | 5.8% | |
| 0.50 ounces | Cascade | 15 minutes | Boil | Pellets | 5.8% | |
| 0.50 ounces | Cascade | 5 minutes | Boil | Pellets | 5.8% | |
| 0.50 ounces | Cascade | 0 minutes | Dry Hop | Pellets | 5.8% | |
| 3.00 ounces | Total Hop Weight | |||||
Non-Fermentables
| Amount | Non-Fermentable | Type | Use | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp. | PH Sabilizer | Other | 60 minutes | |
| 1 tsp. | Gypsum | Water Agent | Boil | 60 minutes |
| 1/8 tsp. | Super Irish Moss | Other | 15 minutes |
Fermentation and Aging
Primary:
7 days @ 65° F
Secondary:
7 days @ 65° F
Age:
14 days @ 55° F
Procedure
- Single infusion mash
- Sparge with 3.5 gallons of 168 degree water
- Total boil time: 60 minutes
- Add Cascade hops at boil (bittering)
- Add next round of Cascade hops at 40 minutes (flavor)
- Add Irish Moss at 55 minutes
- Add Cascade hops at 55 minutes (aroma)
- Cool wort to 70-75 degrees
- Pitch yeast
- Dry hop with 0.50 oz of Cascades in secondary.
