Squirrel House American Amber

**BrewBrain** · 03-18-2009, 04:38 AM

I've been pulling the handle on this one for a little while now. It is absolutely fantastic and super simple to make.

It's plenty malty with a pleasant caramel sweetness, a bit of roastiness, a slight hint of chocolate, and a nice nutty flavor. Hops are a bit peppery with citrus on the finish. Very nice if I do say so.....

Amount Item Type % or IBU
10 lbs Pale Malt, Maris Otter (3.0 SRM) Grain 86.96 %
1 lbs Caramel/Crystal Malt - 40L (40.0 SRM) Grain 8.70 %
4.0 oz Cara-Pils/Dextrine (2.0 SRM) Grain 2.17 %
4.0 oz Chocolate Malt Pale (205.0 SRM) Grain 2.17 %
0.50 oz Centennial [8.80 %] (60 min) (First Wort Hop) Hops 17.1 IBU
0.50 oz Centennial [8.80 %] (20 min) Hops 9.4 IBU
0.50 oz Amarillo Gold [7.00 %] (15 min) Hops 6.1 IBU
0.50 oz Amarillo Gold [7.00 %] (10 min) Hops 4.5 IBU
0.50 oz Amarillo Gold [7.00 %] (5 min) Hops 2.5 IBU
0.50 oz Amarillo Gold [7.00 %] (0 min) (Aroma Hop-Steep) Hops -
1.00 tsp Gypsum (Calcium Sulfate) (Mash 60.0 min) Misc
1.00 tsp Irish Moss (Boil 10.0 min) Misc
1 Pkgs Safale (Fermentis #US-56) Yeast-Ale

Measured Original Gravity: 1.057 SG
Measured Final Gravity: 1.016 SG
Actual Alcohol by Vol: 5.35 %
Bitterness: 39.7 IBU
Est Color: 13.3 SRM

I'm really diggin' Pale Chocolate Malt. It really adds a lot without being overpowering in moderation.

I think this grain bill would work great with English hops, too. I think I'll go that route next time.