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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:

May 17, 2013

Tap Date:

June 7, 2013

Yield:

10 gallons

Batch No:	52
Target OG:	1.054

General Information

Method:	All Grain
Cost:	$48.00

Brewed to have at my wedding.

Comments

Best part of this, this was brewed in the back of a truck, my brewzone, where the batch got it's name.

Best part of this, this was brewed in the back of a truck, my brewzone, where the batch got it's name.

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.

84.6% 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

8.9% 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

0.20 pounds

British Roasted Barley

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

0.9% 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

22.45 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

4.3% Leaf @ 60 minutes
Type: Bittering
Use: Boil

8.6 AAUs

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

8.6% Leaf @ 40 minutes
Type: Flavor
Use: Boil

17.2 AAUs

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

1.3% Leaf @ 20 minutes
Type: Aroma
Use: Boil

1.3 AAUs

Yeast

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

Equipment Profile

15 Gallon/57 Liter Brew Pot (15) and 10 Gallon/38 Liter Cooler Mash Tun

Batch Size:	10.00 gallons	Boil Volume:	12.55 gallons
Evaporation Rate:	9.00% per hour	Mash Tun Dead Space:	0.80 gallons
Efficiency:	72%	Mash Tun Weight:	9.00 pounds
Hop Utilization:	100%	Mash Tun Volume:	10.00 gallons
Loss:	1.00 gallons	Mash Tun Specific Heat:	0.30 Cal/gram per °C

Fermentation

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

Tasting Reviews

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2 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

Review by

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

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