Triple C American Pale Ale 10A.

[WrathsU]

Hey. I am trying to formulate a recipe for an upcoming contest. I will be entering an American Pale Ale under 10A of the BJCP 2008 Style Guidelines. I wanted to give it a citrus-y/fruity taste while keeping it true to the guidelines. That's why I decided to use some Vienna in the grain bill, and also why I chose the hops I did. Anyhow, any advice on the overall recipe and additions would be appreciated.

7lb 8oz American 2row Pale
1lb American Crystal 60L
1lb Viena

.5oz Cascade pellet 60min
.25oz Columbus pellet 60min

.25oz Cascade pellet 45min
.125oz Columbus pellet 45min

.125oz Cascade pellet 30min
.125oz Columbus pellet 30min

.125oz Cascade pellet 15min

2oz Citra whole leaf dry hop 7 days

Wyeast 1272 American Ale II yeast.

Thanks!

 

[WrathsU]

Bump for night crew. Decided I am going to make the last hop addition at 5min instead of 15.

 

[bob1852]

I'd drop your crystal to 0.5 lb or 0.75 lb, and maybe bump your 2-row up to 8 or 8.5 lbs.

I like your hops, I just don't know that you'll get much from the 45 and 30 additions.

If it were me, I'd up your 60 minute columbus to 1/2 oz; and then hit it hard at 15 or later with the rest of your cascade/columbus.

1272 is great yeast for pale ales!