I 'm trying to brew a very light colored ale with ~5% ABV and muted hops
The Reason: I'm trying to tailor a recipe to my Wife who drinks bud I would like for her to enjoy my brew, I don't want to offend with too much hop for her or too high a ABV so that being said here is what I'm thinking:
1# crushed 2 row
maybe a couple oz of crystal 60L
4 or 5# pilsen DME
1 oz Willamette pellets (finish only)
I have know idea as to how to keep the color light, either. I've brewed with similar and come out with what I would consider amber beer. suggestions for keeping the brew light colored would be welcome
On hand I have more 2 row, more crystal, more DME, another oz of hops and a WL american ale starter or a notingham starter.
What do you guys think?
The Reason: I'm trying to tailor a recipe to my Wife who drinks bud I would like for her to enjoy my brew, I don't want to offend with too much hop for her or too high a ABV so that being said here is what I'm thinking:
1# crushed 2 row
maybe a couple oz of crystal 60L
4 or 5# pilsen DME
1 oz Willamette pellets (finish only)
I have know idea as to how to keep the color light, either. I've brewed with similar and come out with what I would consider amber beer. suggestions for keeping the brew light colored would be welcome
On hand I have more 2 row, more crystal, more DME, another oz of hops and a WL american ale starter or a notingham starter.
What do you guys think?