In a way this was my first 'real' brew. I found this recipe online and decided to try it. One of my first experiences with craft beer was Fat Tire by New Belgium brewery, and remains one of my favorites today, so I thought a red ale would be a good way to start.
Beer Info
| Name | American Red Ale |
| Style | American Amber Ale |
| Est. OG | 1.052 |
| Est. FG | 1.016 |
| Est. ABV | 4.7% |
| Volume | 2.75 gallons |
| Efficiecy | |
| Boil Length | 60 minutes |
| Est. IBUs | |
| Est. Color |
Results
| Actual OG | 1.055 |
| Actual FG | 1.013 |
| Actual ABV | 5.5% |
| Packaged On | 2016-01-01 |
| Carbonation | 2.6 oz sugar |
Fermentables
| % | Name | Color | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Row (US) | 4.5 lbs | ||
| Crystal 40L | 1 lbs | ||
| Roasted Barley | 1 oz |
Mash
| Step | Type | Time | Target | Strike | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Infusion | 60 | 162F | 6 qts |
Boil
| Time | Name | Amount | AA% | IBUs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | Willamette | 1 oz | ||
| 10 | Irish Moss | 0.25 tsp | - | - |
Fermentation Steps
| Step | Time | Temp |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | 10 Days | 68F |
Fermentation Ingredients
| Name | Step | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| US-05 | Primary | 1 Pkg |