First brew of 2015. Just going after a straightforward easy drinking Pale Ale here and using up ingredients that I have on hand. First time using Rakau hops.
Style Information
Name:
American Pale Ale
Recipe Type:
All Grain
Grains & Extracts
| Name | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Gladfield Ale Malt | 4 kg | |
| Gladfield Pale Crystal | 0.5 kg | |
| Munich II | 0.5 kg | |
| Wheat Malt | 0.1 kg |
Hops
| Name | Amount | Alpha Acid % | AAU | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Gem | 0.01 kg | 13.7% | 0.137 | 60 | |
| Pacific Gem | 0.01 kg | 13.7% | 0.137 | 10 | |
| Rakau | 0.05 kg | 10.7% | 0.535 | 10 | |
| Pacific Gem | 0.03 kg | 13.7% | 0.411 | 0 | |
| Rakau | 0.05 kg | 10.7% | 0.535 | 0 |
Adjuncts
| Name | Type | Use | Amount | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koppafloc | Fining | Boil | 0.0001 kg | 15 |
Yeasts
| Name | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Safale US-05 | 11g | Rehydrated @ 30 C, pitched @ 21 C, ferment @ 17.5 C |
Mash Steps
| Name | Step Type | Step Time | Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saccharification Rest | Infusion | 60 | 66 C |
Boil
Amount:
28 L
Water Description:
Time:
60 minutes
Target Batch Size:
24L
Profile
Estimated OG:
1.045
Estimated FG:
1.011
Estimated ABV:
4.45%
Actual OG:
1.051
Bitterness:
38 IBU
Estimated Color:
7.2 SRM