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Chevy Brown

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:

December 22, 2013

Yield:

10 gallons

Conditioning:

Keg

Batch No:	59
Target OG:	1.054

General Information

Method:	All Grain
Cost:	38.00

Should have been an amber, but it turned into a brown with the addition of the wrong ingredients. Waiting to see how it tastes.

Scale Recipe

Malts and Grains

19.00 pounds

American Pale Malt (2-Row)

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

84.3% of grist

2.00 pounds

Crystal Malt 120L

Color (L):	120 °L
Info/Use:	Pronounced caramel flavor and a red color. For stouts, porters and black beers.

8.9% of grist

0.75 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.

3.3% of grist

0.10 pounds

British Roasted Barley

Color (L):	500 °L
Info/Use:	Dry, roasted flavor, amber color. For stouts, porters and Scottish ales.

0.4% of grist

0.50 pounds

British Peat Smoked Malt

Color (L):	2.8 °L
Info/Use:	Imparts a robust smoky flavor and aroma. For Scottish ales and wee heavies.

2.2% of grist

0.20 pounds

British Black Patent Malt

Color (L):	500-600 °L
Info/Use:	Dry, burnt, chalky character. Use in porters, stouts, brown ales and dark lagers.

0.9% of grist

22.55 pounds

Total Grain Weight

0% of grist

Non-Fermentables

2 Tbsp	Gypsum (Calcium Sulfate) @ 20 (mash) minutes
2 Tbsp	Irish Moss @ 20 (boil) minutes

Hops

2.00 ounces

Tettnanger

Region:	Germany, United States
AAU Range:	3 - 6%
Notes:	Fine, spicy aroma.
Typical Use:	Aroma, finishing.
Substitution:	Saaz, Spalt
Example:	Lager, Ale; Gulpener Pilsener, Sam Adams Octoberfest, Anderson Valley ESB

Leaf @ 60 minutes
Type: Bittering
Use: Boil

2.00 ounces

Brewers Gold

Region:	United Kingdom, Germany
AAU Range:	8 - 10%
Notes:	Blackcurrant, fruity, spicy aroma.
Typical Use:	Bittering, aroma.
Substitution:	Comet, Chinook, Eroica, Galena, Bullion
Example:	Ale, Pilsner, Lambic

Leaf @ 40 minutes
Type: Flavor
Use: Boil

1.00 ounces

Tettnanger

Region:	Germany, United States
AAU Range:	3 - 6%
Notes:	Fine, spicy aroma.
Typical Use:	Aroma, finishing.
Substitution:	Saaz, Spalt
Example:	Lager, Ale; Gulpener Pilsener, Sam Adams Octoberfest, Anderson Valley ESB

Leaf @ 20 minutes
Type: Aroma
Use: Boil

Yeast

Name:	Pacific Ale
Manufacturer:	White Labs
Product ID:	WLP041
Type:	Ale
Flocculation:	High
Attenuation:	67%
Temperature Range:	65–68°F
Amount:	1000 ml

Equipment Profile

Bayou Classic Mash Tun

Batch Size:	10 gallons	Boil Volume:	12.55 gallons
Evaporation Rate:	10% per hour	Mash Tun Dead Space:	.25 gallons
Efficiency:	72%	Mash Tun Weight:	20 pounds
Hop Utilization:	100%	Mash Tun Volume:	15.5 gallons
Loss:	.4 gallons	Mash Tun Specific Heat:	.3 Cal/gram per °C
Notes:	Bayou Classic 62 Quart pot, 1060 model. Converted with a valve at the bottom with a turboscreen to protect it.

Fermentation

Primary:	5 days @ 72° F
Secondary:	14 days @ 68° F

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	45-50 = Outstanding		30-37 = Very Good		14-20 = Fair
	38-44 = Excellent		21-29 = Good		00-13 = Problematic

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Aroma:	/ 12
Appearance:	/ 3
Flavor:	/ 20
Mouthfeel:	/ 5
Overall Impression:	/ 10
Cumulative Score:	0 / 50	Problematic

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