Our American Ale is as classic a beer as they come. Similar to British Ales with a lighter color and uses American hops, which give it a bit more bitterness than their English cousins. A very easy to drink beer for all occasions and all year long. This recipe has a complex mix of hops, and give a well balanced, complex aroma and flavor profile.
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American Ale - All-Grain Recipe Kit Instructions
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Style Overview:
The American Ale is a classic beer with a medium body. Usually, these beers are made with a medium to heavy dose of hops and have a light golden to deep amber color. Distinguishes itself from English Ales from it's use of American hops, which impart more bitterness and aroma than English hops.
General Info:
- Batch Size: 5 Gallons
- Mash at 153
- Ferment at 66 – 68 degrees
- Est. Original Gravity: 1.065 SG
- Est. Final Gravity: 1.014 SG
- Est. Alcohol by Volume: 7 %
- Bitterness: 70-75 IBUs
- Est. Color: 17 SRM
Malts:
- Pale Ale Malt
- Light Munich
- Caramel 40L
- Caramel 120L
- Crushed Black Patent
Hops:
- Magnum Hop Pellets
- Centennial Hop Pellets
- Cascade Hop Pellets
