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Alaskan Amber

Specifics

Style:

American Amber Ale — BJCP Style Information

Category:	American Ale
Number:	10B

Like an American pale ale with more body, more caramel richness, and a balance more towards malt than hops (although hop rates can be significant).

Commercial Examples: North Coast Red Seal Ale, Tröegs HopBack Amber Ale, Deschutes Cinder Cone Red, Pyramid Broken Rake, St. Rogue Red Ale, Anderson Valley Boont Amber Ale, Lagunitas Censored Ale, Avery Redpoint Ale, McNeill’s Firehouse Amber Ale, Mendocino Red Tail Ale, Bell's Amber.

Brew Date:

May 4, 2024

Yield:

10 gallons

Batch No:	149
Status:	Primary

General Information

Method:	All Grain

Method:

All Grain

Scale Recipe

Malts and Grains

21.00 pounds

American Pale Malt (2-Row)

Color (L):	1 °L
Info/Use:	Smooth, less grainy, moderate malt flavor. Basic malt for all beer styles.

84% of grist

1.00 pounds

Crystal Malt 60L

Color (L):	60 °L
Info/Use:	Sweet, mild caramel flavor and a golden color. Use in amber and brown ales.

4% of grist

2.00 pounds

British Dextrin (Cara-Pils) Malt

Color (L):	10-14 °L
Info/Use:	Adds body; aids head retention. For porters, stouts and heavier bodied beers.

8% of grist

1.00 pounds

Crystal Malt 40L

Color (L):	40 °L
Info/Use:	Sweet, mild caramel flavor and a golden color. Use in light lagers and light ales.

4% of grist

25.00 pounds

Total Grain Weight

0% of grist

Non-Fermentables

2tsp	Irish Moss @ 15 minutes
1 vial	Clarity Ferm @ 0 minutes

Hops

3.00 ounces

Cascade

Region:	United States
AAU Range:	4 - 8%
Notes:	Strong spicy, floral, citrus (especially grapefruit) aroma.
Typical Use:	Bittering, aroma, finishing, dry hopping.
Substitution:	Centennial
Example:	Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, Anchor Liberty Ale, Old Foghorn

5% Pellets @ 60 minutes
Type: Bittering
Use: Boil

15 AAUs

3.00 ounces

Saaz

Region:	Czechoslovakia, United States
AAU Range:	2 - 2%
Notes:	Delicate, mild, floral aroma. Czech varietey is considered a noble hop.
Typical Use:	Aroma, finishing.
Substitution:	Tettnang
Example:	Plisner, Lager, Wheat; Pilsener Urquell; Bohemian style lagers

3% Pellets @ 15 minutes
Type: Flavor
Use: Boil

9 AAUs

Yeast

Name:	German Ale/Kolsch
Manufacturer:	White Labs
Product ID:	WLP029
Type:	Ale
Flocculation:	Medium
Attenuation:	75%
Temperature Range:	65–69°F
Amount:	70 ml

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