Recipe Vital Stats
Brew Method Extract
Batch Size 5.5 Gallons
Boil Time 60 Mins
Target OG 1.053
Target FG 1.013
Est. ABV 5.2%
Bitterness 26 IBU
SRM 19
A classic American Brown Ale with a rich, malty profile and hints of chocolate and caramel. It finishes with just enough hop bitterness to balance the sweetness, making for a smooth and highly drinkable session ale.
Fermentables
12 oz Caramel 80L (Steep at 155°F for 30 minutes.)
8 oz Chocolate Malt (Steep at 155°F for 30 minutes.)
4 oz Black Malt (Steep at 155°F for 30 minutes.)
6.60 lbs Gold Liquid Malt Extract (LME) (Base malt extract, add late in the boil to keep color light.)
Hops Schedule
1 oz East Kent Goldings (5% AA) @ 60 min (Bittering addition.)
1 oz Willamette (5% AA) @ 15 min (Aroma and flavor.)
1 oz Willamette (5% AA) @ Flameout (Aroma.)
Yeast
Safale US-05 – Clean, neutral ale yeast that allows malt complexity to shine; 64-72°F
Instructions
1
Heat 2.5 gallons of water to 155°F. Steep crushed specialty grains for 30 minutes, then remove grains. Do not exceed 170°F.
2
Bring the liquid to a boil, remove from heat, and stir in all LME until fully dissolved.
3
Return to a boil and add the East Kent Goldings for the 60-minute mark.
4
Add Willamette hops and Irish Moss with 15 minutes remaining.
5
Add final Willamette hops at flameout, then cool the wort quickly.
6
Transfer to a sanitized fermentation vessel and add cold water to reach 5.5 gallons.
7
Pitch yeast once the wort is below 75°F and seal the fermenter.
Notes
Fermentation
Temperature: 66-68°F
Duration: 2 weeks primary – Keep steady temperatures for best flavor profile.
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Ingredients
Fermentables
12 oz Caramel 80L (Steep at 155°F for 30 minutes.)
8 oz Chocolate Malt (Steep at 155°F for 30 minutes.)
4 oz Black Malt (Steep at 155°F for 30 minutes.)
6.60 lbs Gold Liquid Malt Extract (LME) (Base malt extract, add late in the boil to keep color light.)
Hops Schedule
1 oz East Kent Goldings (5% AA) @ 60 min (Bittering addition.)
1 oz Willamette (5% AA) @ 15 min (Aroma and flavor.)
1 oz Willamette (5% AA) @ Flameout (Aroma.)
Yeast
Safale US-05 – Clean, neutral ale yeast that allows malt complexity to shine; 64-72°F
