In the glass
Head
This was my first full boil. Lots of fun!
Recipe Details
| Batch Size | Boil Time | IBU | SRM | Est. OG | Est. FG | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 gal | 60 min | 15.9 IBUs | 15.4 SRM | 1.051 | 1.012 | 5.1 % |
| Actuals | 1.046 | 1.01 | 4.7 % | |||
Style Details
| Name | Cat. | OG Range | FG Range | IBU | SRM | Carb | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Amber Ale | 6 B | 1.045 - 1.056 | 1.01 - 1.015 | 20 - 40 | 11 - 18 | 2.3 - 2.8 | 4.5 - 5.7 % |
Fermentables
| Name | Amount | % |
|---|---|---|
| Caramel/Crystal Malt -120L | 8 oz | 6.25 |
| Carafoam | 4 oz | 3.13 |
| Chocolate Malt | 4 oz | 3.13 |
| Pilsner Liquid Extract | 7 lbs | 87.5 |
Hops
| Name | Amount | Time | Use | Form | Alpha % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade | 1 oz | 60 min | Boil | Pellet | 5.5 |
| Cascade | 1 oz | 1 min | Boil | Pellet | 5.5 |
Miscs
| Name | Amount | Time | Use | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whirlfloc Tablet | 1.00 Items | 15 min | Boil | Fining |
Yeast
| Name | Lab | Attenuation | Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kolsch Yeast (2565) | Wyeast Labs | 75% | 56°F - 64°F |
Mash
| Step | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Mash In | 150°F | 75 min |
Notes
| Brew date:12-28-12 First 6 gallon boil in new brew pot first use or wort chiller - boil to 78F in ~12 min Vigorous fermentation at ~ 14 hours. Switched airloack to blow-off tube Racked to secondary 1-27-13 Bottled 2-15-13 OG=1.055 FG=1.014 First 3 days in primary @ 72F Remainder of fermentation at 50-55F |
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Brew date:12-28-12
First 6 gallon boil in new brew pot
first use of wort chiller – boil to 78F in ~12 min
Vigorous fermentation at ~ 14 hours. Switched airlock to blow-off tube
Racked to secondary 1-27-13
Bottled 2-15-13
OG=1.055
FG=1.014
First 3 days in primary @ 72F
Remainder of fermentation at 50-55F
RK1 Original Notes
Let me know what you think!
This beer was really good. Nice and easy drinking. I noticed a bit of a sweet note at the beginning. I looked it up and saw this was to style. Very enjoyable.
Thanks, Dave!