Ben's Winter Brrrrrbon Cask Ale
Batch Size:
5 gal.
Brewed By: Harris of the Dog Brewing
Efficiency:
65%
Mash
Malt Name
Wt. (lbs.)
% of Mash
Pale Malt 2-Row (Briess)
11
81.5
Crystal (60L)
1.5
11.1
CaraPils
.5
3.7
Crystal (90L)
.5
3.7
Total Weight
13.50
Mash & Sparge Water info.
Strike Temp.
Mash In Gallons
Sparge Gallons
Sparge Temp.
171.3°F
3.9 gal.
3.8 gal.
170°F
Hops
Hop Variety
Alpha Acid %
Amt. (oz.)
Boil (min.)
Hop IBU
Hallertauer - Pellet
4.5
1
45
17.1
Beer Stats
Estimated Beer Color
SG
ABV(%)
AA(%)
Balance Value (BV)
16 SRM
1.063
7.1
84.1
0.70
FG
IBU
Calories
Target BV
1.010
17.1
273
(per 16 oz. Pint)
1.24
Target Beer Style Info. & Typical Ingredients
AMERICAN PALE ALE
American Amber Ale
SG Range: 1.045 to 1.060
FG Range: 1.010 to 1.015
IBU Range: 25 to 40
SRM Range: 10 to 17
Pale ale malt, typically American two-row. Medium to dark crystal malts. May also contain specialty grains which add additional character and uniqueness. American hops, often with citrusy flavors, are common but others may also be used. Water can vary in sulfate and carbonate content.
This information is derived from the BJCP Style Guidelines, 2008 edition, with permission of the copyright owner, Beer Judge Certification Program, Inc. The most current version of the full guidelines can be found on the BJCP website,
www.bjcp.org
.
Session Notes
Yeast Strain(s) Used: American 1056
Fermentaion Temp: 68°F
Add the heavy toast american oak cubes (2 oz) that you soaked in bourbon along with the 3 vanilla beans (split) in secondary. Taste every week or so until the flavor is where you want it (if you aren't there after 3 weeks, and more beans and/or some bourbon).