This was my first attempt at adding anything during fermentation. I added about 1/3 of a lb of chopped habaneros and a sliced up beet after primary fermentation. It was too spicy to even try to drink! It was also bright red from the beet.
Beer Info
| Name | Pepper Pale Ale |
| Style | American Pale Ale |
| Est. OG | 1.056 |
| Est. FG | 1.014 |
| Est. ABV | 5.5% |
| Volume | 2.75 gallons |
| Boil Length | 75 minutes |
| Est. IBUs | |
| Est. Color |
Results
| Actual OG | 1.063 |
| Actual FG | 1.011 |
| Actual ABV | 6.8% |
| Packaged On | 2016-02-17 |
| Carbonation | 2.35 oz sugar |
Fermentables
| % | Name | Color | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pale (US) | 5.5 lbs | ||
| Candi Sugar (Light) | 8 oz |
Mash
| Step | Type | Time | Target | Strike | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Infusion | 60 | 153F | 164F | 7 qts |
Boil
| Time | Name | Amount | AA% | IBUs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | Candi Sugar (Light) | 8 oz | ||
| 75 | Kent Golding | 0.78 oz | ||
| 15 | Fuggle | 0.35 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 |