#39FEBRUARY 2010

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EXISTENTIAL RED ALE. Bitter

  • ABV
    4.5%
  • IBU
    42.0
  • OG
    1046.0

THIS BEER IS

A fusion of caramel malt flavours and punchy New Zealand hops. A session beer you can get your teeth into.

BASICS

VOLUME 20L 5.3gal
BOIL VOLUME 25L 6.6gal
ABV 4.5%
Target FG 1012.0
Target OG 1046.0
EBC 62.0
SRM 31.0
PH 4.4
ATTENUATION LEVEL 73.91%

METHOD/TIMINGS

Mash IconMASH TEMP
65°C 149°F 25mins
Fermentation IconFERMENTATION
22°C 72°F

INGREDIENTS

Malt IconMALT
Extra Pale Maris Otter 2.50kg 5.5lbs
Caramalt 1.25kg 2.8lbs
Munich 0.61kg 1.3lbs
Crystal 150 0.28kg 0.6lbs
Dark Crystal 350 0.20kg 0.4lbs
Hops IconHOPS
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Nelson Sauvin 15.0g Start Bitter
Amarillo 10.0g End Flavour
Nelson Sauvin 30.0g End Flavour
Yeast IconYEAST
  • Wyeast 1056 - American Ale

FOOD Pairing

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  • Pastrami
  • Swiss and horseradish sandwich
  • Sharp cheddar cheese and onion/ raisin chutney
  • Peanut brittle

BREWER'S TIP

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Crush the malt as close to brewing time as possible. The fresher the malt, the more intense caramel flavours will be released in the wort.

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