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Crystal Springs 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:

March 7, 2014

Yield:

10 gallons

Conditioning:

Keg

Batch No:	61
Target OG:	1.054
Reading 1:	1.003 (21 days)
FG:	1.003
Status:	On Tap

General Information

Method:	All Grain

Method:

All Grain

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.

82.6% of grist

1.20 pounds

Crystal Malt 80L

Color (L):	80 °L
Info/Use:	Sweet, mild caramel flavor and a golden color. For porters and stouts

5.2% of grist

2.00 pounds

American Dextrin (Cara-Pils) Malt

Color (L):	1 °L
Info/Use:	Balances body and flavor without adding color, aids in head retention. For any beer.

8.7% of grist

0.80 pounds

American Victory Malt

Color (L):	25 °L
Info/Use:	Provides a deep golden to brown color. Use in nut brown ales, IPAs and Scottish ales.

3.5% of grist

23.00 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

Hallertauer Gold

Region:	Germany
AAU Range:	6 - 6%
Notes:	Known for its aromatic properties similar to Hallertauer.
Typical Use:	Bittering, aroma.
Substitution:	Crystal, Mount Hood
Example:	Ale, Lager, Pilsner, Bock, Wheat

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

Hallertauer Gold

Region:	Germany
AAU Range:	6 - 6%
Notes:	Known for its aromatic properties similar to Hallertauer.
Typical Use:	Bittering, aroma.
Substitution:	Crystal, Mount Hood
Example:	Ale, Lager, Pilsner, Bock, Wheat

Leaf @ 20 minutes
Type: Aroma
Use: Boil

Yeast

Name:	American Ale
Manufacturer:	Wyeast
Product ID:	1056
Type:	Ale
Flocculation:	Medium
Attenuation:	75%
Temperature Range:	60–72°F
Amount:	1000 ml

Fermentation

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

Tasting Reviews

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

Review by

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

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Brew Status

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Oatmeal Stout	Conditioning
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Crystal Springs Amber	On Tap
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Rocky Racoon Lager	Planned
Saison Octobre	Planned
Sayers IPA	Planned
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