Extract - Bullfrog Red Ale

strangerinthealps · 02-25-2011, 05:56 PM

Recipe Type: Extract
Yeast: 2 pkgs SafAle American Ale (DCL Yeast #S-05)
Yeast Starter: Yes
Batch Size (Gallons): 5
Original Gravity: 1.073
Final Gravity: 1.017
IBU: 27
Boiling Time (Minutes): 60
Color: 17
Primary Fermentation (# of Days & Temp): 21, 68 degrees
Tasting Notes: TBD

Amount Item
5.00 lb Pale Liquid Extract (8.0 SRM)
5.00 lb Pale Liquid Extract [Add to boil last 15 min]

0.50 lb Caramel/Crystal Malt - 60L (60.0 SRM)
0.50 lb Munich Malt (9.0 SRM)
0.13 lb Chocolate Malt (450.0 SRM)

1.00 oz Pearle [9.30 %] (60 min)
0.50 oz Northern Brewer [8.00 %] (15 min)
0.50 oz Northern Brewer [8.00 %] (5 min)

1.00 tsp Irish Moss (Boil 15.0 min)
1.00 tsp Yeast Nutrient (Boil 15.0 min)

2 Pkgs SafAle American Ale (DCL Yeast #S-05)

Flywheel · 03-30-2011, 02:25 PM

Looks good. Almost like an Irish Dubbel Red.

How does it taste?

strangerinthealps · 03-31-2011, 01:44 PM

Not sue yet. Bottled the first batch 1 week ago. Currently in the agonizing waiting part.

Flywheel · 03-31-2011, 02:36 PM

Did you sample it along the way?

strangerinthealps · 04-01-2011, 01:25 PM

Yes. Pre-fermentation it was extremely sweet but had a good flavor. Post-fermentation it had a little sour taste and was pretty alcohol-ish. I'm hoping that will go away with time.

rdann87 · 05-06-2011, 04:06 PM

Any update on this one yet?

HopHead80 · 06-15-2011, 11:16 PM

First try with my new app! This sounds delicious! Waiting for update as well...

strangerinthealps · 07-18-2011, 05:49 PM

Unfortunately I think this batch got infected. I accidentally killed my yeast by throwing it in boiling water. Then it sat for 2 days, an open invitation for bacteria to come and play. The end result was 8.3% abv of sour, sour, sour liquid. Gonna try an easier brew next and try to master the method before trying this one again.

Chris7687 · 02-01-2012, 10:57 PM

Anyone else have a good outcome on this? Why the need to two packets of yeast? I am making an Irish Red this weekend and am going to try and "wash" the Wyest Irish yeast I have and try another Irish beer (love Irish Red's). Wanted to know if I needed to grab another Irish Wyest packet.