This classic Golden Ale recipe for the homebrewer is all about showcasing hops without any caramel sweetness. The Cara Gold achieves the golden colour without any caramel sweetness but also lends the beer some body and a rounded mouthfeel despite the dry finish. Perfect on cask, for a quaffable summer ale.
BATCH SIZE FERMENTER: | 25 l |
BATCH SIZE BOIL: | 27.75 l |
ORIGINAL GRAVITY: | 1043 SG |
FINAL GRAVITY: | 1008 SG |
IBUs: | 20 |
COLOUR (EBC/SRM): | 10.5 / 5 |
BREWHOUSE EFFICIENCY: | 75% |
| TEMPERATURES | |
|---|---|
MASH TEMP: | 66°C / 151°Fv |
FERMENTATION TEMP: | 21°C / 70°F |
TARGET ATTENUATION: | 83% |
MASH LIQUOR VOL (LITRES): | 12.1 |
LIQUOR / MASH RATIO: | 2.5 : 1 |
| TIMINGS | |
MASH: | 60 mins |
BOIL: | 60 mins |
STAND: | 30 mins |
 MALTS | (kg) | % |
|---|---|---|
BEST ALE | 4.274 | 90 |
CARA GOLD | 0.572 | 10 |
 YEAST |
|---|
WINDSOR ALE |
 HOPS | (g) | Contribution% | Alpha Acid% | Addition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
FIRST GOLD | 10 | 30 | 7.5 | Start of boil |
MINSTREL | 12.5 | 30 | 6 | Middle |
MINSTREL | 8.33 | 20 | 6 | Flame out |
EAST KENT GOLDINGS | 7.69 | 20 | 6.5 | Flame out |
HOPSFIRST GOLD
10
30
7.5
Start of boil
MINSTREL
12.5
30
6
Middle
MINSTREL
8.33
20
6
Flame out
EAST KENT GOLDINGS
7.69
20
6.5
Flame out
The 3°C free rise in fermentation temperature encourages yeast growth in the first 24 to 36 hours in FV.
