I'm looking to find or create a clone of Midnight Sun Brewing Company's Oosik Amber. It's a very tasty Altbier style Amber that I enjoyed while in Alaska recently. It's similar in taste and body to it's local 'big brother' (Alaskan Amber), but with a distinct flavor and aroma which I believe is provided by a larger munich content.
Here is what their site says:
My thoughts were to start with a basic amber recipe and add a healthy amount of Munich malt. For hops I'm thinking Saaz for a aroma addition, perhaps Perle for bittering. As for the yeast I'd guess a 1056 or Pacman would give the qualities they are going for at a cooler ferment. I've had good results with pacman at 60ºF before..
Any thoughts or suggestions?
Thanks!
Here is what their site says:
Oosik Amber Ale
5.0 % Alcohol By Volume
11 International Bittering Units (IBUs)
Oosik Amber Ale is a true German-style altbier, brewed with pale, Munich and crystal malts. Deep amber with copper highlights, Oosik sports a toasted and caramel malt profile, balanced by traditional noble hops. A special yeast strain ferments this ale at cooler lager temperatures, giving it a smooth malt character and a clean finish.
My thoughts were to start with a basic amber recipe and add a healthy amount of Munich malt. For hops I'm thinking Saaz for a aroma addition, perhaps Perle for bittering. As for the yeast I'd guess a 1056 or Pacman would give the qualities they are going for at a cooler ferment. I've had good results with pacman at 60ºF before..
Any thoughts or suggestions?
Thanks!