Brewing Method: Extract
Yeast: British Ale yeast (white labs #005)
Yeast Starter:
Batch Size: 5 gals
Original Gravity: 1.053
Final Gravity: 1.011
Alcohol Content: 5.6 %
Total Grains: 2.5 lbs
Color:
Extract Efficiency: %
Hop IBU's:
Boiling Time: 1oz liberty 3.3 AA @ 60 mins, 1/2 oz Liberty 3.3 AA @ 30 mins, 1/2 oz Liberty 3.3 AA @20 mins, 1/2 oz Cascade 5.6 AA @ 5 mins
Primary Fermentation: Pitched yeast at 76 degrees and kept firm at 70 degrees for the duration of the first week.
Secondary Fermentation: Secondary Fermentation was at 70 degrees for 7 days as well.
Additional Fermentation: Bottle condition for 3 weeks for best results with 1 cup corn sugar
Grain Bill:
1 lb Briess 60L crystal malt
.5lb Victory 60l crystal malt
6lbs Coopers Light Malt Extract (Australian 2 row)
1lb Extra Light DME
Hop Bill:
1 oz Liberty 3.3 AA at 60 mins
1/2 oz Liberty 3.3 AA at 30 mins
1/2 oz Liberty 3.3 AA at 20 mins
1/2 oz Cascade 5.6 AA at 5 mins
1 tsp Irish moss at 30 mins
Mash Schedule:
Brewers Notes:
This turned out to be a great beer. I tried to emulate a Belgian Ale but combined recipes due to leftover ingredients and was quite pleased with the results. Feedback from 6 people was very positive. Beer has a fruity aroma with citrus overtones. Mouthfeel is terrific; very smooth. Aftertaste has a slight bit of diacetyl but not too unbearable. Overall, a very tasty beverage.
BEER
Best
Enjoyed
Effervescent &
Refrigerated