Recipe
Water Profile
Calcium: 50ppm
Magnesium: 10ppm
Sodium: 15ppm
Sulfate: 75ppm
Chloride: 63ppm
Bicarbonate: 40ppm
Malt Bill
92.5% Briess Pale Ale
5% Briess Caramel 40
2.5% Briess Black Roasted Barley
Hop Schedule
33 IBU East Kent Golding @ 60min
Yeast
Fermentis Safale US-05
Process
Mash In @ 67C, 5min
Saccharification Rest @ 67C, 90min
Mash Out @ 78C, 15min
Boil, 75min
Forced Chilled
Closed Ferment @ 20C, 7 Days
OG: 13.1P — IBU: 33— ABV: 5.5%
Aroma
Specific Aromas
Toffee, Dried Dark Fruit, Chocolate
Flavor
Specific Flavors
Caramel, Dried Dark Fruit, Wood, Chocolate
Overall
Impression
Balanced, Drinkable, Slightly Bitter
Positives
Beautiful ruby color, deep & complex while remaining drinkable
Next Time
Reduce the bitterness, use a lighter roast malt, increase the mouthfeel
Preference
“It’s good! It’s roasty... & chocolatey. I’m going to miss this one, it is yummy.”