American Strong Ale in BeerSmith

[BrewBrain]

BeerSmith does not have an "American Strong Ale" category. Is it called something else in that software?

Arrogant Bastard needs a home

 

[BrewBrain]

I see this is not an official BJCP style. I guess it is a specialty beer.

 

[the_bird]

I'm pretty sure it's a style recognized by the Brewer's Association - but yeah, not BJCP. You could look at the BA's guidelines for formulating your recipe, though.

 

[BrewBrain]

I'm pretty sure it's a style recognized by the Brewer's Association - but yeah, not BJCP. You could look at the BA's guidelines for formulating your recipe, though.

I'll do that. I really like the bastard and I think I'll be brewing some similar beers of the style in the fall.

 

[BrewBrain]

Actually, there is no American Strong Ale at BA either. The category that seems to fit is "Imperial or Double Red Ale", which makes sense. When I started formulating a recipe I considered it an Imperial Amber Ale.

http://www.beertown.org/education/pdf/BA_Beer_Style_2008.pdf

 

[the_bird]

Hmmm, I may have been thinking of this:

American-Style Strong Pale Ale​

American strong pale ales range from deep golden to copper in color. The style is characterized by floral and citrus like
American-variety hops used to produce high hop bitterness, flavor, and aroma. Note that “floral and citrus like American-variety
hop character” is the perceived end, but may be a result of the skillful use of hops of other national origins. American strong pale
ales have medium body and low to medium maltiness. Low caramel character is allowable. Fruity-ester flavor and aroma should be
moderate to strong. Diacetyl should be absent or present at very low levels. Chill haze is allowable at cold temperatures.​

Original Gravity (ºPlato):​

1.050-1.060 (12.5-15 ºPlato)​

Apparent Extract/Final Gravity (ºPlato):​

1.008-1.016 (2-4 ºPlato)​

Alcohol by Weight (Volume):​

4.4-5% (5.5-6.3%)​

Bitterness (IBU):​

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40-50​

Color SRM (EBC): 6-14 (12-28 EBC)