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Chevy Red

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:

February 26, 2015

Yield:

10 gallons

Conditioning:

Keg

Batch No:	75
OG:	1.050
Target OG:	1.054
Status:	Primary

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

2.00 pounds

Crystal Malt 80L

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

8.7% 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

23.00 pounds

Total Grain Weight

0% of grist

Non-Fermentables

2 tab

Whirlfloc @ 20 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

Golding

Region:	United States, Canada
AAU Range:	4 - 6%
Notes:	Version of Kent Goldings grown in the United States.
Typical Use:	Aroma.
Substitution:	Kent Goldings
Example:	English-style Ale, ESB, Pale Ale

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:	California Ale V
Manufacturer:	White Labs
Product ID:	WLP051
Type:	Ale
Flocculation:	High
Attenuation:	72%
Temperature Range:	66–70°F
Amount:	1000 ml

Fermentation

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

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