Red Ale Design

[hellomynameisryan]

Hello,
I'm trying to design a clone of Fernie's Big Caboose Red Ale, mostly just out of curiosity/education. I love this beer, and since they list the ingredients on the site (thanks!), I thought it would be cool to see how it all comes together.

https://www.ferniebrewing.com/craft-beer/big-caboose-red-ale

Style: Red Ale
Malt: 2 Row Pale, Munich, Carapils, Carastan 30-37, Chocolate, Crystal 70-80, Melanoidin, Roast
Hops: Warrior, Willamette, Perle
ALC: 5%
IBU: 25

After putting all of the ingredients in Beersmith, I realise that I have no idea what I'm doing. After playing around with some of the numbers, sure, it LOOKS like a red ale, but will it actually taste decent?

If anyone has some advice on how to balance the numbers, I'd be happy to take it.

Thanks!

 

[Lefou]

Proportions and yeast choice make a big difference.
Take a shot at contact e-mailing the brewers and explain what you're up to. Weirder things have happened, and you never know, they may be more than happy to give out a couple hints on the recipe.