Hey guys! I plan on brewing my first Irish Red Ale for a local bjcp certified competition! I read the description on the BJCP guidelines, and I came up with this recipe below.
So Here it is:
Aroma: Low to moderate malt aroma, generally caramel-like but occasionally toasty or toffee-like in nature. May have a light buttery character (although this is not required). Hop aroma is low to none (usually not present). Quite clean.
Appearance: Amber to deep reddish copper color (most examples have a deep reddish hue). Clear. Low off-white to tan colored head.
Flavor: Moderate caramel malt flavor and sweetness, occasionally with a buttered toast or toffee-like quality. Finishes with a light taste of roasted grain, which lends a characteristic dryness to the finish. Generally no flavor hops, although some examples may have a light English hop flavor. Medium-low hop bitterness, although light use of roasted grains may increase the perception of bitterness to the medium range. Medium-dry to dry finish. Clean and smooth (lager versions can be very smooth). No esters.
Mouthfeel: Medium-light to medium body, although examples containing low levels of diacetyl may have a slightly slick mouthfeel. Moderate carbonation. Smooth. Moderately attenuated (more so than Scottish ales). May have a slight alcohol warmth in stronger versions.
Overall Impression: An easy-drinking pint. Malt-focused with an initial sweetness and a roasted dryness in the finish.
Comments: Sometimes brewed as a lager (if so, generally will not exhibit a diacetyl character). When served too cold, the roasted character and bitterness may seem more elevated.
Ingredients: May contain some adjuncts (corn, rice, or sugar), although excessive adjunct use will harm the character of the beer. Generally has a bit of roasted barley to provide reddish color and dry roasted finish. UK/Irish malts, hops, yeast.
Vital Statistics: OG: 1.044 – 1.060
IBUs: 17 – 28 FG: 1.010 – 1.014
SRM: 9 – 18 ABV: 4.0 – 6.0%
So Here it is:
The goal is for the beer to be simple and Delicious! What do you guys think? Does the grain bill look right for an Irish Red?OG----------------FG----------------IBU--------SRM--------ABV
1.044 - 1.060 1.010 - 1.014 17 - 28 9 - 18 4.00 - 6.00
Ingredient Name-----------------Amount
Crisp Maris Otter-----------------40 lbs, 0 oz
Weyermann Cara Red ®--------10 lbs, 0 oz
Crisp Roasted Barley-------------1 lbs, 0 oz
Kent Goldings, UK Pellets --------7 oz @ 60 mins
SAFALE S-04------------------------2 ea