thorHB
Well-Known Member
I just tasted my first attempt at constructing my own pale ale recipe. Bitterness is spot on however the aroma is really sweet and fruity. Almost like bubble gum or fruity pebbles. Any ideas where this is coming from? I fermented around 65 degF so I don't think its esters. Although I did use washed yeast and a starter so I could have over estimated cell count and under pitched. Could the 0.5 oz of centennial at whirlpool give this aroma? Too much C40? Any input would be greatly appreciate.
Batch Size (fermenter): 5.25 gal
Estimated OG: 1.057 SG
Estimated Color: 7.7 SRM
Estimated IBU: 44.5 IBUs
Brewhouse Efficiency: 75.00 %
Boil Time: 75 Minutes
Ingredients:
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Amt Name Type # %/IBU
10 lbs Pale Malt (2 Row) US (2.0 SRM) Grain 1 90.9 %
1 lbs Caramel/Crystal Malt - 40L (40.0 SRM) Grain 2 9.1 %
0.70 oz Centennial [10.00 %] - First Wort 75.0 m Hop 3 30.1 IBUs
0.50 oz Cascade [5.50 %] - Boil 15.0 min Hop 4 5.1 IBUs
0.50 oz Centennial [10.00 %] - Boil 15.0 min Hop 5 9.3 IBUs
0.50 oz Cascade [5.50 %] - Steep/Whirlpool 0.0 Hop 6 0.0 IBUs
0.50 oz Centennial [10.00 %] - Steep/Whirlpool Hop 7 0.0 IBUs
1.0 pkg American Ale (Wyeast Labs #1056) [124.21 Yeast 8 -
Name Description Step Temperat Step Time
Mash In Add 14.55 qt of water at 163.0 F 152.0 F 60 min
Batch Size (fermenter): 5.25 gal
Estimated OG: 1.057 SG
Estimated Color: 7.7 SRM
Estimated IBU: 44.5 IBUs
Brewhouse Efficiency: 75.00 %
Boil Time: 75 Minutes
Ingredients:
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Amt Name Type # %/IBU
10 lbs Pale Malt (2 Row) US (2.0 SRM) Grain 1 90.9 %
1 lbs Caramel/Crystal Malt - 40L (40.0 SRM) Grain 2 9.1 %
0.70 oz Centennial [10.00 %] - First Wort 75.0 m Hop 3 30.1 IBUs
0.50 oz Cascade [5.50 %] - Boil 15.0 min Hop 4 5.1 IBUs
0.50 oz Centennial [10.00 %] - Boil 15.0 min Hop 5 9.3 IBUs
0.50 oz Cascade [5.50 %] - Steep/Whirlpool 0.0 Hop 6 0.0 IBUs
0.50 oz Centennial [10.00 %] - Steep/Whirlpool Hop 7 0.0 IBUs
1.0 pkg American Ale (Wyeast Labs #1056) [124.21 Yeast 8 -
Name Description Step Temperat Step Time
Mash In Add 14.55 qt of water at 163.0 F 152.0 F 60 min