Is this a good pale ale extract recipe? - Page 3

FrFtr28 · 07-31-2009, 04:43 PM

SWMBO wasn't too happy when she saw the mess. I told her it looks like I need to buy some new equipment and start brewing outside.

headfullahops · 07-31-2009, 05:12 PM

If you're going for SNPA style, go all cascade with:

1 oz @ 60 min.
1 oz @ 10 min.
2 oz @ 1 min.

That'll keep the bitterness in check but give you a huge Cascade aroma! You might want to do 6 lb. of DME like the first suggestion. Light DME is perfect for a pale ale. 6 lb. of DME is pretty standard for a normal strength brew and the extra ABV and residual sweetness will help balance hop bitterness, as well.

Late extract additions are for the purpose of keeping color lighter. One thing to keep in mind is that when adding late extract to control color, don't work against yourself and leave the burner on. Malt will sink to the bottom and caramelize or possibly scorch and definitely boil over. Turn the burner off with 15 min. to go, add extracts (and hops/kettle finings if applicable), pause your boil timer, bring back to a boil, start your boil countdown again, and proceed as scheduled.

Cheers!

FrFtr28 · 08-24-2009, 02:24 PM

Just wanted to give an update to this recipe. I kegged after 14 days in primary. The hop flavor was perfect after a couple days in the keg, but then mellowed way out after about a week. I will definitely try this recipe again in the future but will dry hop to see the difference.