AMERICAN RED ALE

 

ANDY PARKER

“If you were a BJCP purist, you’d point out that American red ale is not a recognized style, but I’ve never really paid much attention to that. This beer won the Craft Beer Company competition. I held a large novelty check with my name on it. I was flabbergasted, completely knocked for six. Many more beers were opened and shared with friends that night, and it’s one I’ll never forget!”

SIZE	5.8 gallons (22.18 L)
ORIGINAL GRAVITY	1.059
FINAL GRAVITY	1.015
IBU	42
SRM	18

ABV

5.7%

MALTS AND ADJUNCTS

7.5 pounds (3.4 kg) Crisp Maris Otter

3.5 pounds (1.6 kg) Crisp Munich Malt

14 ounces (400 g) British Crystal (55°L)

6.3 ounces (180 g) British Dark Crystal

6.3 ounces (180 g) Crisp Cara Malt

4.2 ounces (120 g) Simpsons Wheat Malt

HOPS (60-MINUTE BOIL)

1.75 ounces (15 g) Simcoe (13% AA), 60 minutes

0.7 ounce (20 g) Simcoe, 15 minutes

0.7 ounce (20 g) Simcoe, 5 minutes

1.6 ounces (45 g) Simcoe, Flameout

3.5 ounces (100 g) Simcoe, Dry hop

YEAST

1 package Fermentis SafAle US-05 Dry Yeast

NOTES

Mash Mash temperature, 152°F (66°C), 60 minutes

Mash out temperature, 168°F (75°C), 15 minutes

Brewing Add 1 unit Whirlfloc with 15 minutes left in the boil.