Riwaka pale ale

I am trying to brew a fruity American Amber Ale to showcase Riwaka. The recipe is a modified version of a pale ale I found. Does anyone have any experience with Riwaka or and/or comments on the recipe.


Riwaka pale

Style: American Pale Ale OG: 1.061
Type: Partial Mash FG: 1.015
Rating: 0.0 ABV: 6.03 %
Calories: 199 IBU's: 42.74
Efficiency: 70 % Boil Size: 26.31 L
Color:***14.0 SRM** Batch Size: 23.00 L
Boil Time: 60 minutes
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Fermentation Steps
Name Days / Temp
(none)
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Grains & Adjuncts
Amount Percentage Name Time Gravity
3.00 kg 62.50 % Coopers Amber Malt Extract 60 mins 1.036
1.50 kg 31.25 % Coopers Light Liquid Extract 60 mins 1.036
0.30 kg 6.25 % Caramel/Crystal Malt - 60L 60 mins 1.034
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Hops
Amount IBU's Name Time AA %
10.00 g 12.13 NZ Sauvin 60 mins 12.50
10.00 g 9.33 NZ Sauvin 30 mins 12.50
10.00 g 4.10 Riwaka 30 mins 5.50
10.00 g 3.71 Riwaka 25 mins 5.50
10.00 g 7.35 NZ Sauvin 20 mins 12.50
10.00 g 2.65 Riwaka 15 mins 5.50
10.00 g 1.94 Riwaka 10 mins 5.50
10.00 g 1.06 Riwaka 5 mins 5.50
10.00 g 0.23 Riwaka 1 mins 5.50
10.00 g 0.23 Cascade 1 mins 5.50
15.00 g Riwaka 7 days 5.50
15.00 g Cascade 7 days 5.50
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Yeasts
Amount Name Laboratory / ID
1.00 pkg Denny's Favorite 50 Wyeast Labs 1450
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Additions
Amount Name Time Stage
1.00 tsp Irish Moss 10 mins Boil

Any suggestions welcome.

Hi,

Just found this thread. If you see this - how did it turn out? I have just purchased Riwaka and Nelson/S hops.

Cheers

Mas:

Mas said:

Hi,

Just found this thread. If you see this - how did it turn out? I have just purchased Riwaka and Nelson/S hops.

Cheers

Mas:

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Hi Mas,

Wow this is an old brew. I remember doing this and not being overly impressed with the results. It ended up with very little hops character and tasted pretty underwhelming. I would be tempted to use a little more riwaka and swap to sauvin for something more interesting.

I hope that helps