Looking for recipe help!!!

[jtupper]

Ok so I have a buddy coming in to town this weekend and wants to brew. I'm a little strapped for cash due to my lager I just made last weekend. I want to do an ale as the fridge is pretty full at the moment.

I was looking into a APA, but it must be said that I am by no means a hop head bitter lover. I don;t mind the flavor as much as the bitter. I am looking for something cheap & easy with a quick turnaround. Malty and biscuit notes are preferred with a good balance of American hops. Kind of a English mild with a bright American hop background. Here is what I have so far...

7# 2-row (would rather use MO but its 50c more at the LHBS)
1# Crystal 60L
12oz Victory

Muntons Gold Dry (Dry for $savings other options are s-03, s-05, notting)

I am not sure what hops to go with here, Was thinking of Saaz but will that get me the IBUs I need. I'm kind of looking for a Bud American Ale but with more malty character like a Newcastle. I may be asking for something un do-able but I would def appreciate any help anyone could offer.

Thanks in advance

 

[jtupper]

Bueller?

 

[lumpher]

This will be cheap, and be english ale, and be ready within a month

maybe a mild english ale?

Amount Item Type % or IBU
5 lbs 4.0 oz Pale Ale Malt 2-Row
2 lbs Crystal 90
4.0 oz Chocolate
1.00 oz Fuggles [4.50%] (40 min) Hops for 15.7 IBU
1.00 oz Goldings, East Kent [4.10%] (15 min) for 8.1 IBU
1 lbs Light Brown Sugar
1 Pkgs nottingham

Beer Profile Estimated Original Gravity: 1.044 SG (1.035-1.042 SG) Measured Original Gravity: 1.043 SG
Estimated Final Gravity: 1.011 SG (1.011-1.014 SG) Measured Final Gravity: 1.013 SG
Estimated Color: 24.4 SRM (19.0-35.0 SRM) Color [Color]
Bitterness: 23.7 IBU (12.0-20.0 IBU) Alpha Acid Units: 1.7 AAU
Estimated Alcohol by Volume: 4.3 % (2.8-4.2 %) Actual Alcohol by Volume: 4.3 %
Actual Calories: 191 cal/pint

 

[jtupper]

Im not familiar with using brown sugar....do you add it to the boil? primary?