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Salty Dog Pale Ale

This is a Tasty Pale Ale with just the right amount of bitterness. This is my House Ale.

Brewer: Angry Bob Email: -
Beer: Salty Dog Pale Ale Style: American Pale Ale
Type: All grain Size: 11.00 gallons
Color:
8 HCU (~6 SRM)
Bitterness: 67 IBU
OG: 1.049 FG: 1.053
Alcohol: -
Water: I use Citric Acid to adjust my pre-mash water to 6.0 ph.
Grain: 12 lb. American 2-row
5 lb. American Munich
1 lb. Dextrine malt (Cara-Pils)
.5 lb. American victory
Mash: 81% efficiency
I mash this in with 24 quarts of 164 degree water to achieve 153-154 degress f.
Boil: 60 minutes SG 1.037 14.32 gallons
Add two tablets of whirlfock to help the beer clear.
Hops: 1.5 oz. Magnum (14.2% AA, 60 min.)
2.0 oz. Centennial (10.5% AA, 20 min.)
2.0 oz. Centennial (10.5% AA, 5 min.)
Yeast: I use Fermentis SafAle US-05 but Nottingham works well as well.
Log: I keep this brew in the primary for two weeks. It normally ferments down 1.010 or 1.008 at 67 degrees F. I transfer to secondary after 14 days and leave it there for 21 days. Then either bottle or keg. If cask conditioning then leave at room temperature for 4 more weeks. It is well worth it.
Carbonation: 2.6 volumes Keg: 13.4 psi @ 40°F
Tasting: This beer has a nice citrus flavor and a complementary malt profile. It is the beer that I make most often. If you are a fan of American style Pale Ales you'll love this one.

Recipe posted 03/15/09.