OktoberFaux Amber Ale
Batch Size:
5 gal.
Brewed By: Bruce Janu
Efficiency:
65%
Mash
Malt Name
Wt. (lbs.)
% of Mash
Pale Malt 2-Row (Briess)
9
69.5
Munich Malt
2.25
17.4
Crystal (20L)
1.25
9.7
Flaked Barley
.25
1.9
Black Patent
.20
1.5
Total Weight
12.95
Mash & Sparge Water info.
Strike Temp.
Mash In Gallons
Sparge Gallons
Sparge Temp.
174.1°F
3.7 gal.
4.1 gal.
170°F
Hops
Hop Variety
Alpha Acid %
Amt. (oz.)
Boil (min.)
Hop IBU
Hallertauer - Pellet
3
1
60
12.7
Cascade - Pellet
7.5
0.2
60
6.4
Cascade - Pellet
7.5
0.37
30
9.0
Willamette - Pellet
4.6
0.26
5
1.0
Beer Stats
Estimated Beer Color
SG
ABV(%)
AA(%)
Balance Value (BV)
16 SRM
1.060
6.1
76.7
1.04
FG
IBU
Calories
Target BV
1.014
29.1
264
(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: WLP011 European Ale Yeast
Fermentaion Temp: 68°F
Single infusion mash at 155 degrees for 60 minutes. Add 1/2 teaspoon of yeast nutrient in the last 15 minutes of the boil. Pitch yeast when temperature is slightly above 70---allow to cool to 68 degrees.