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Guardrail Pale Ale

Discussion in 'Homebrew Ale Recipes' started by JacobInIndy, Jun 19, 2009.

 

  1. #1
    JacobInIndy

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Jun 19, 2009
    Recipe Type:
    All Grain
    Yeast:
    SO-5
    Yeast Starter:
    no
    Additional Yeast or Yeast Starter:
    no
    Batch Size (Gallons):
    3.5
    Original Gravity:
    1.046
    Final Gravity:
    1.012 - 1.014
    Boiling Time (Minutes):
    60
    IBU:
    39
    Color:
    ~15 SRM
    Primary Fermentation (# of Days & Temp):
    21 days @ 70
    Secondary Fermentation (# of Days & Temp):
    none
    Tasting Notes:
    Wonderful hop flavor, citrusy and smooth. Nice malt backing.
    Guardrail Pale Ale

    Type: All Grain
    OG:1.046
    IBUs:39
    Boil Volume: 4.5 gal
    Final volume: 3.5 gal
    Yeast: SO-5

    Grain bill:
    5 lbs Rahr 2-row
    12oz Crystal 20L
    8oz Crystal 60L

    Hops:
    .25 oz Magnum(13.4%) 60
    .25 oz Cascade(6.3%) 10
    .25 oz Amarillo(8.9%) 10
    .125 oz Simcoe(12%) 10
    ..25 oz Cascade(6.3%) 5
    .25 oz Amarillo(8.9%) 5
    .125 oz Simcoe(12%) 5
    .5 oz Cascade(6.3%) Aroma
    .5 oz Amarillo(8.9%) Aroma

    Mash in 7 quarts @ 155* for 70 minutes. Sparge twice with 6 quarts each time @ 170*
     
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  2. #2
    undallas

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Jun 19, 2009
    another great brew that uses great american hops.
    I think I'll try this next time... I bet it is malty, because you have extra crystals for a 3.5 gallon batch.. you also mash at higher temp.... I think this is good for s05 as it usually has great attenuation.
     
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  3. #3
    JacobInIndy

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Jun 20, 2009
    I highly recommend it. Definitely my best brew to date, and my own recipe!
     
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