The WeekEnd Brewer Home Brew Supply
Summer Ale 04 / 5 Gallon / Extract Recipe
S.G. 1.048 IBU: 11 -12
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5 Lbs' Extra Light Dry Malt Extract 1/4 Lb. Crushed Crystal 10 L. 1/4 Lb. Crushed Carapils Bittering Hops) 1/2 Ounce Willamette - & 1/2 Ounce Cascade ( 60 minute boil) Flavor Hops) 1/4 Ounce Willamette - & 1/4 Ounce Cascade ( boil 15 minute) Aroma Hops) 1/4 Ounce Willamette - & 1/4 Ounce Cascade ( boil 5 minute ) 1 ea. Nottingham Dry Yeast Prime with 3/4 cup prime Sugar. Prepare yeast prior to starting brew ( 2 cups water & 1/4 cup dry malt, bring just to a boil then cool to 72 degrees), add yeast, cover and let stand. Pre-Chill 2 gal. water for later. Steep Grain in a small grain bag @ 150 degrees in 1/2 gal water for 20 min. Sparge grain with 1/2 gallon water @ 168deg. Remove grain and add extract. Blend well. Add water to 2.5 gallons. Bring to a boil and add bittering hops. (It helps if the hops are put into a straining bag first) Boil for 45 min. add flavor hops hops, boil 10 minutes and add aroma hops, boil 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to approx. 90 degrees. Strain out ALL hops before going in the fermenter. Aerate WELL before topping-up to 5 gallons with cold pre chilled water. Add more water if needed for 5 gallons total. Pitch yeast at 72 degrees. Ferment in primary until airlock slows, then transfer to a secondary glass. When fermentation is complete, transfer off sediment. Prime with 3/4 cup prime sugar . Best aged 2-3 weeks. The WeekEnd Brewer Home Brew Supply-4205 West Hundred Road-Chester, VA. 23831-(804) 796-9760 |