Pale Ale recipe

[shawman]

Fermentables

8.00 lb Pale Malt (2 Row) US
1.00 lb Vienna Malt
0.50 lb Cara-Pils/Dextrine
0.50 lb Caramel/Crystal Malt - 60L

Hops

1.00 oz Northern Brewer
1.00 oz Saaz (15 min)
2.00 oz Saaz (Flame-Out)
1.00 oz Saaz (Dry Hop 3 days)

Yeast

US-05

Estimated OG of 1.054 @ 75% Efficiency

I was wondering if anybody else has made a pale ale with saaz for flavor and aroma, and if they could give some suggestions.

 

[jtakacs]

yup... my rye pale ale has generous late saaz additions... use more than you would think... the AA on mine was pretty low 3.1% and you need a lot to bring out the aroma imo... saaz is by far my favorite aroma hop.

i like the 2 oz flame out addition, but i would be inclined to more than double the dry hop length there... i would also probably break up the 1 oz you're adding at 15 to .5 at 10 and .5 at 5. the northern brewer should have enough AA to bitter.

 

[terrapinj]

how did this turn out?

what amounts of saaz did you end up using?

i've got an amber in the works that i may do a very similar hop schedule with but with less saaz to finish to let the malt shine through

 

[jonmohno]

I love sazz soft and mellow cleanish good hop.It was in one of my standout beers for me as far as hops go. Im going to use it it a lager or pilsner ale when i start doing them again

 

[shawman]

I am brewing it right now, so I'll give you an update when it is drinkable.

 

[unionrdr]

I used Perle & Saaz in my APA. boy,is that a good combo! Amber/orange color,light toasty malt,& that smooth spice flavor/aroma. I added 1oz Perle @ 20 mins,.5oz Saaz @ 10,then the remaining .5oz Saaz @ flame out for 10mins. Put the hops on the back,save for a nondescript citrus brightness on the back of the malt flavor. Wish I had some more...