Yankeehillbrewer
Well-Known Member
So I've been trying to get a decent Pale Ale made for a while now, and I can't seem to get it how I want it. I'm looking for something with a good malty backbone, not sweet, with a strong hop flavor, but not too over the top.
Here's my last recipe...
8 1/3lbs MO
1/2lb Crystal 90
1/2lb Crystal 120
1/4lb Flaked Barley
3/4oz Centennial @ 60
1/2oz Centennial @ 10
1 1/4oz Yakima Goldings @ 5
1oz Centennial @ FO
Mash at 152* for 60 mins. OG was 1.060(A little High)
It came out too sweet, and has an earthy undertone to it that is most definitely from the Goldings. I'm also pretty sure I've using too much Crystal, and I think the MO may contributing to some of the sweetness as well.
Here my plan for the next batch...
8 1/3lbs 2 Row
1/4lb Crystal 60
1/4lb Crystal 120
1/4lb Flaked Barley
3/4oz Chinook @ 60
1/2oz Chinook @ 10
1oz Centennial @5
1oz each Centennial & Sorachi Ace @ FO
Mash @ 155* for 60 mins,Target OG will be 1.055. I think this will give me the good body I'm looking for, with minimal sweetness, and the late hop additions will bring great Flavor & Aroma.
So, What do you think? am I on the right track for a good APA? I'm usually pretty confident in my recipe design, but I just can't seem to get this one right.
Thanks in advance
Here's my last recipe...
8 1/3lbs MO
1/2lb Crystal 90
1/2lb Crystal 120
1/4lb Flaked Barley
3/4oz Centennial @ 60
1/2oz Centennial @ 10
1 1/4oz Yakima Goldings @ 5
1oz Centennial @ FO
Mash at 152* for 60 mins. OG was 1.060(A little High)
It came out too sweet, and has an earthy undertone to it that is most definitely from the Goldings. I'm also pretty sure I've using too much Crystal, and I think the MO may contributing to some of the sweetness as well.
Here my plan for the next batch...
8 1/3lbs 2 Row
1/4lb Crystal 60
1/4lb Crystal 120
1/4lb Flaked Barley
3/4oz Chinook @ 60
1/2oz Chinook @ 10
1oz Centennial @5
1oz each Centennial & Sorachi Ace @ FO
Mash @ 155* for 60 mins,Target OG will be 1.055. I think this will give me the good body I'm looking for, with minimal sweetness, and the late hop additions will bring great Flavor & Aroma.
So, What do you think? am I on the right track for a good APA? I'm usually pretty confident in my recipe design, but I just can't seem to get this one right.
Thanks in advance