Cream Ale
BJCP 2008 – 06A
Batch #:
2007-32
Brew Date:
November 3, 2007
Tap Date:
February 15, 2008
Cost:
19.00
Statistics
OG:
1.060 14.7° P
FG:
1.010 2.6° P
Real Extract:
4.8° P
Attenuation:
82.3% Apparent – 67.3% Real
Color:
5.5SRM
IBU:
20.7
BU/GU:
0.35
ABV:
6.8%
ABW:
5.2%
Calories:
196 12 oz
Fermentables
| Amount | Fermentable | % |
|---|---|---|
| 5.00 pounds | American Pale Malt (2-Row) | 44.4% |
| 5.00 pounds | American Pilsen Malt | 44.4% |
| 0.25 pounds | Crystal Malt 40L | 2.2% |
| 1.00 pounds | Grits | 8.9% |
| 11.25 pounds | Total Fermentable Weight | 100% |
Hops
| Amount | Hop | Time | Use | Form | AA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.85 ounces | Mount Hood | 60 minutes | Boil | Pellets | 4.9% | |
| 0.15 ounces | Mount Hood | 3 minutes | Boil | Pellets | 4.9% | |
| 0.50 ounces | Kent Golding | 3 minutes | Boil | Pellets | 4.0% | |
| 1.50 ounces | Total Hop Weight | |||||
Yeasts
| Name | Lab/Manufacturer | Product ID | Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Ale | White Labs | WLP001 | Liquid |
Mash Profile Infusion
Ideal Sparge Temp:
170°F
Ideal PH:
5.20
Mash Steps
| # | Name | Time | Temp. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cereal Mash | 20 minutes | 153° F | |
| 2 | Infusion | 60 minutes | 150° F | |
| 3 | Sparge | 40 minutes | 170° F |
Fermentation and Aging
Primary:
7 days @ 65° F
Secondary:
7 days @ 65° F
Age:
42 days @ 55° F
General Info
Brewed to celebrate Teach a Friend to Homebrew Day on November 3, 2007.
Procedure
- Single infusion mash at 150° for 60 minutes (3.6 gallons of water).
- Sparge with 3.5 gallons of 170° water.
- 70 minute boil
