#118MAY 2013
#MASHTAG 2013 Download BeerXML
THIS BEER IS
A rich, nutty Brown Ale with a deep, rich malt profile, hopped with a range of citrusy and spicy US varieties. Mellow yet endlessly complex, with enough chocolate and fruit character to balance the bitterness, and a soft oaky roundness.
BASICS
| VOLUME | 20L | 5.3gal |
| BOIL VOLUME | 25L | 6.6gal |
| ABV | 7.5% | |
| Target FG | 1013.0 | |
| Target OG | 1070.0 | |
| EBC | 39.0 | |
| SRM | 20.0 | |
| PH | 4.4 | |
| ATTENUATION LEVEL | 81.43% |
METHOD/TIMINGS
MASH TEMP
| 65°C | 149°F | 90mins |
FERMENTATION
| 21°C | 70°F |
TWIST
| Roasted Hazelnuts | 25.0g | In Tank (FV) |
| Almonds | 12.5g | In Tank (FV) |
| Oak Chips | 25.0g | In Tank (FV) |
INGREDIENTS
MALT
| Extra Pale | 5.00kg | 11.0lbs |
| Dark Crystal | 0.50kg | 1.1lbs |
| Caramalt | 0.44kg | 1.0lbs |
| Amber | 0.25kg | 0.6lbs |
| Chocolate | 0.19kg | 0.4lbs |
HOPS
| (g) | Add | Attribute | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motueka | 10.0g | Start | Bitter |
| Magnum | 12.5g | Start | Bitter |
| Cascade | 6.0g | Middle | Flavour |
| Amarillo | 6.0g | Middle | Flavour |
| Cascade | 5.0g | End | Flavour |
| Amarillo | 5.0g | End | Flavour |
| Willamette | 5.0g | End | Flavour |
YEAST
- Wyeast 1272 - American Ale II
FOOD Pairing
- Roast beef
- Roasted butternut squash
- Hazelnut brittle
BREWER'S TIP
Add the hazelnuts and oak chips during the cold conditioning phase.