American Pale Ale Cascades / Orange Pale Ale

[undallas]

I added the 2oz cascade pellets after 3 weeks of secondary....
Well, I fill my 5 gallon carboy to the neck before the pellet... after I dropped the pellets, the hop (oil) reacts with beer.... Cascade hop volcano.... I quickly drew some beer off and "push" all the hop back into the carboy... I think it'll be ok...
It would $uck if it got contaminated after I let it sit for 2 months.

 

[blacklab]

Probably not...how's it looking now?

 

[stagstout]

This is my next batch...looks and sounds so good.

I do have one question though. If I can only use 2-row, can I sub in some Victory malt to bring it closer to style if I were to use Maris Otter. If so, how much would you use...1/4 lbs for a 5 gallon batch?

Thanks.

 

[undallas]

Probably not...how's it looking now?

It is in bottles now since last week. I'll sample it this weekend.

 

[blacklab]

This is my next batch...looks and sounds so good.

I do have one question though. If I can only use 2-row, can I sub in some Victory malt to bring it closer to style if I were to use Maris Otter. If so, how much would you use...1/4 lbs for a 5 gallon batch?

Thanks.

I wouldn't worry about it, just go with 2 row. I've made plenty of this stuff with 2 row, you probably wouldn't be able to tell the difference unless you did a side by side.

 

[stagstout]

Sounds easy enough. I just thought I would cover the bases...just in case. I don't recall if my LHBS carries MO other than the 50# bags.

Looking forward to trying your recipe
Cheers

 

[blacklab]

I just made another batch of this with 2 row and a lb of wheat malt, just for fun. Will let you all know how it turns out.

 

[dangus_kahn]

Can I ferment this at a higher temp, like 74 degrees? Will it throw the taste off if I use a yeast that works well at this temp?

Also, I like the idea of a bit of honey in the brew. At what stage in the boil do I add the honey blossom and how much?

Thanks

 

[blacklab]

I'd avoid fermentation temps above 70 degrees if possible. With typical ale yeast you get some pretty funky esters which will result in a not so hot beer. If you're thinking about using a Belgian yeast and fermenting high to get some of those unique flavors, it sounds like an interesting experiment, but I've never done it with this particular beer.

I've never done the honey thing, but if you want to add some, just check another recipe for the time of addition. I would think very late in the boil, if not at flameout. Otherwise you'll just boil away all of the honey flavor and aroma.

 

[cobb]

I had my first pint of this tonight and it was great. very clear and fruity. lovely aroma aswell and its only been two weeks conditioning.

cheers for the recipe!!

if i remember ill post up a pic of the brew.

 

[blacklab]

Chilling the a bottle of my latest batch for drinkage this evening. I'll post a pic.

 

[RayInUT]

I'd avoid fermentation temps above 70 degrees if possible. With typical ale yeast you get some pretty funky esters which will result in a not so hot beer. If you're thinking about using a Belgian yeast and fermenting high to get some of those unique flavors, it sounds like an interesting experiment, but I've never done it with this particular beer.

I've never done the honey thing, but if you want to add some, just check another recipe for the time of addition. I would think very late in the boil, if not at flameout. Otherwise you'll just boil away all of the honey flavor and aroma.

I'm drinking a glass right now that I fermented with WLP 550/565. It's a blend of Belgian ale and saison yeast. I fermented it at about 95*F at one point. It basically turned this into a saison with balls. I also mashed lower and it came out pretty dry. I do't think this recipe really sounds like a pale ale. It makes a great saison though. Hops comin out the ass!

 

[cobb]

heres mine.

 

[Wikipeteia]

If you want a picture of what this beer looks like (or at least looked like for me) click here. Thanks again for a great recipe, blacklab!

By the way: I added .25oz of Grains of Paradise, and it lends a nice, spicy note. It doesn't overwhelm in the slightest. It's just there, and tastes wonderful

 

[blacklab]

If you want a picture of what this beer looks like (or at least looked like for me) click here. Thanks again for a great recipe, blacklab!

By the way: I added .25oz of Grains of Paradise, and it lends a nice, spicy note. It doesn't overwhelm in the slightest. It's just there, and tastes wonderful

Solid pic. There is one in the recipe thread as well, but it was taken with my iPhone and therefore is terrible. Yours is much betta.

 

[dave73ok]

Mine took a few weeks in the keg to balance out, but it is officially tasty as hell.
I'm pretty good at keeping my beers clear, but for some reason this one's pretty cloudy. I don't mind, though.

 

[blacklab]

Mine took a few weeks in the keg to balance out, but it is officially tasty as hell.
I'm pretty good at keeping my beers clear, but for some reason this one's pretty cloudy. I don't mind, though.

The S-04 tends to not flocculate as much as your average 05 or Chico yeast. More flavorful, though IMO.

 

[Sum1Stu]

This calls for 4oz of cascade hops ?

 

[blacklab]

This calls for 4oz of cascade hops ?

6 if you choose to dry hop it.

 

[lightweight]

I Finally finished reading through all the postings. I now know what I am going to use all those Cascades I ordered from hopsdirect on!! Can't wait to try this recipe.

 

[blacklab]

I Finally finished reading through all the postings. I now know what I am going to use all those Cascades I ordered from hopsdirect on!! Can't wait to try this recipe.

Puterbaugh Farms FTW. $11/lb. right now.

 

[The Pol]

I am brewing my version of this in a week or so.... ALL FWHed too, no other additions.

 

[humann_brewing]

I am brewing my version of this in a week or so.... ALL FWHed too, no other additions.

no late additions or dry hop? Can that even be considered a Pale Ale

 

[The Pol]

no late additions or dry hop? Can that even be considered a Pale Ale

It will have a dry hop... but I think FWH is absolutely in line with a Pale Ale! Bittering and flavor all wrapped up in one addition. It will not be a chilled wort either.

 

[humann_brewing]

It will have a dry hop... but I think FWH is absolutely in line with a Pale Ale!

I am with you there. I have brewed this twice, once FWH and 60M boil and thought the FWH was better in the aspect of smooth bitterness.

 

[blacklab]

I am with you there. I have brewed this twice, once FWH and 60M boil and thought the FWH was better in the aspect of smooth bitterness.

I FWH all of my APA's and IPA's. No question.

 

[The Pol]

Success, OG 1.068

 

[humann_brewing]

Success, OG 1.068

wow, another imperial pale ale I guess

 

[blacklab]

Success, OG 1.068

Daaaaang. I run my BTP recipes at 70% efficiency which is 52. You got 90% @68.

Must be that fancy electrical pump thingy you got goin'.

 

[The Pol]

Daaaaang. I run my BTP recipes at 70% efficiency which is 52. You got 90% @68.

Must be that fancy electrical pump thingy you got goin'.

I run my recipe at 83% for 5.5 gallons after boil. This is my IAPA... I loooove this beer. Your recipe was my inspiration