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abbysdad2006

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American Pale ale. My first one done on Beer Smith.

5 gallon batch
Partial mash
OG 1.057

6# Pale LME 66.67%
1# Rye malt 11.11%
1# Crystal 20L 11.11%
1# Flaked Barley 11.11%

1 oz Summit (60)
1 oz Fuggle (15)
0.5 oz Fuggle (5)
 
This would definitely work. Just a few quick points:

*I don't know the enzymatic power of malted rye off the top of my head. I'm not 100% sure that it will be able to convert an equal quantity (the 1 lb) of flaked barley, though. If you want to be sure, you should either find someone who knows, or add in another pound of something malted (e.g. 2-row) that has enzymes (and cut the ME accordingly, so as to keep OG the same).
*For my taste that's a little high on crystal. Totally up to you, though.
*I would also consider adding a little something for malt or toast backbone--e.g. use some Munich, or biscuit or aromatic or victory, to get a little more character.

*Hops: summit is quite potent as a bittering hop; what are your calculated IBUs? Also, fuggle is not a standard APA flavor/aroma hop. Not that that means you can't use it, but it's a little unusual, and it won't give your typical APA characteristics. If you want something "spicy" or floral to go with the rye, you might consider using a noble hop instead.
 
Ok, so I took advise and changed it all up. Let me know what you guys think?

Recipe Type: Partial Mash
Yeast: Wyeast 1056
Yeast Starter: no
Batch Size (Gallons): 5.00
Original Gravity: 1.060
Final Gravity: 1.015
IBU: 39
Estimate ABV: 5.9%
Boiling Time (Minutes): 60
Primary Fermentation (# of Days & Temp): 14 @ 62
Additional Fermentation: none
Secondary Fermentation (# of Days & Temp): 7 @ 68

Fermentables
8 oz C40L (steep)
8 oz Toasted 2 Row(steep)
3.3# Light DME (60 min boil)
3.3# Light DME (15 min boil)

Hops
1 oz Chinook (60 min)
2 oz Cascade (Flame out)
 
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