This is another Archers brew but, I don't have a definitive recipe. The Real Ale Almanac states Pale Malt 95%, Crystal 5% hopped with Progress and WGV, late hopped with Styrians. og1035 3.6%. For anyone whose not tried it, it's a very drinkable golden ale. A real thirst quencher. I wanted to try it so I can get a load done for the summer if it comes out any good.
Anyhow, I played around with some ingredients in Beersmith and came up with this;
23 litres
3800g Pale Malt
190g Crystal
90min mash/90min boil
20g Progress (8.3%) 90 mins
15 g WGV (7.2%) 90 mins
10 g Styrians (4.1%) 15 mins
whirlfloc 15mins
(undecided on the yeast - will have to see what the local HBS has in - either S-04, MPG or Gervin English Ale)
I thought it looked quite light on the hops but BS indicates 30 IBU's so I guess that should be about right for an ordinary bitter?
I plan to brew this on Wednesday (all things being equal) so feel free to mention if it looks like I've missed anything. this will be my first AG where I haven't followed a published recipe so I'm really looking forward to it.
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Will do DaaB, I'm going to be extra cautious with this one. It'll probably add an extra hour onto my brewday as I limp around the kitchen but hopefully I can get it all done before the missus gets home from work with no mishaps this timeDaaB wrote:Watch those tootsies this time
Thinking about it overnight, I might also increase the grain a little bit just in case my efficiency is low. I know its a low gravity beer but, I wouldn't want to end up with dishwater. I'd rather finish too high and top up with water if necessary to lower the og so I might add another 10% for good measure.
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Awoke this morning with a thumping headache, blocked nose and sneezing for England.