Since CYBI's attempt to clone this brew, I have been using the information from the podcast as a guideline to develop my own clone.
Here is my latest recipe and process:
5.5 gal batch.
OG: 1.056
FG: 1.014
ABV: 5.4% (higher than I wanted it; aiming for around 5.0%)
SRM: 11
IBUs: 37ish
10.5 lbs. English pale ale malt (Gambrinus) [90.44%]
1.0 lb. Crystal 75L [8.26%]
0.15 lb. Carapils [1.3%]
1.2 oz. Cascade [5.4%] at 60
1.2 oz. Cascade [5.4%] at 30
1.5 oz. Cascade [5.4%] at 5
1.5 oz. Cascade [5.4%] at 0
Wyeast 1968 starter
Comments:
- On it's way to being balanced between bitterness and maltiness. Might
need a bit more malt flavour. A touch more crystal? Already seems a bit
high to me; maybe not (?)
- Flavour and aroma hops are very forward and have a bit of a rubbery,
though not unpleasant, taste that I have found that lots of Casacde can
have (might just be me).
Wondering what experiences any of you have had with trying to come up with something close to this fantastic pale ale?
Here is my latest recipe and process:
5.5 gal batch.
OG: 1.056
FG: 1.014
ABV: 5.4% (higher than I wanted it; aiming for around 5.0%)
SRM: 11
IBUs: 37ish
10.5 lbs. English pale ale malt (Gambrinus) [90.44%]
1.0 lb. Crystal 75L [8.26%]
0.15 lb. Carapils [1.3%]
1.2 oz. Cascade [5.4%] at 60
1.2 oz. Cascade [5.4%] at 30
1.5 oz. Cascade [5.4%] at 5
1.5 oz. Cascade [5.4%] at 0
Wyeast 1968 starter
Comments:
- On it's way to being balanced between bitterness and maltiness. Might
need a bit more malt flavour. A touch more crystal? Already seems a bit
high to me; maybe not (?)
- Flavour and aroma hops are very forward and have a bit of a rubbery,
though not unpleasant, taste that I have found that lots of Casacde can
have (might just be me).
Wondering what experiences any of you have had with trying to come up with something close to this fantastic pale ale?