Recipe Vital Stats
Brew Method Extract
Batch Size 5.5 Gallons
Boil Time 60 Mins
Target OG 1.054
Target FG 1.012
Est. ABV 5.6%
Bitterness 41 IBU
SRM 8
A crisp, sessionable extra pale ale with a clean malt base and a signature citrusy hop finish. This clone captures the iconic refreshing profile of the original Atlanta craft classic.
Fermentables
8 oz Caramel/Crystal Malt 40L (Steep for 30 minutes at 155F for color and sweetness)
4 oz Munich Malt (Steep for 30 minutes to add bready complexity)
6.60 lbs Golden Light Liquid Malt Extract (Base extract, add at the beginning of boil)
Hops Schedule
1 oz Cascade (6% AA) @ 60 min (Bittering addition)
1 oz Cascade (6% AA) @ 15 min (Flavor addition)
1 oz Centennial (10% AA) @ Flameout (Aroma addition)
Yeast
SafAle US-05 Dry Yeast – Clean, neutral ale yeast with high attenuation, ideal for pale ales
Brewing Instructions
1
Heat 2.5 gallons of water to 155°F and steep the specialty grains for 30 minutes, then remove and discard the grains. Do not let the water exceed 170°F.
2
Bring the liquid (wort) to a boil and remove from heat. Stir in the 6.6 lbs of LME until fully dissolved.
3
Return to a boil and add the 60-minute Cascade hops.
4
At 15 minutes remaining, add the 15-minute Cascade hops and a clarifier (Irish Moss or a whirlfloc tablet).
5
After 60 minutes (at flameout), add the 1 oz of Centennial hops and stir.
6
Cool the wort rapidly to 80F using an ice bath or wort chiller.
7
Transfer to a sanitized fermenter and add cold water to reach 5.5 gallons.
8
Pitch the yeast, seal the fermenter with an airlock, and store in a temperature-stable, dark area.
Notes
Fermentation – Temperature: 66-70°F
Duration: 2 weeks primary – Allow to sit 2 to 5 days if gravity is not stable before bottling or kegging.
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Ingredients
Fermentables
8 oz Caramel/Crystal Malt 40L (Steep for 30 minutes at 155F for color and sweetness)
4 oz Munich Malt (Steep for 30 minutes to add bready complexity)
6.60 lbs Golden Light Liquid Malt Extract (Base extract, add at the beginning of boil)
Hops Schedule
1 oz Cascade (6% AA) @ 60 min (Bittering addition)
1 oz Cascade (6% AA) @ 15 min (Flavor addition)
1 oz Centennial (10% AA) @ Flameout (Aroma addition)
Yeast
SafAle US-05 Dry Yeast – Clean, neutral ale yeast with high attenuation, ideal for pale ales
