Coppertone Tan

American Amber Ale BJCP 2008 – 10B

OG
1.050
FG
1.010
SRM
11.9
ABV
5.5%
IBU
46.3
Batch #
2007-33
Batch Size
5.00 gal
Brew Date
November 25, 2007
Tap Date
March 1, 2008
BU/GU
0.93
ABW
4.2%
Kcal
166 12 oz
Real Extract
4.4° P
Attenuation
79% apparent
64.5% real

Fermentables

American Pale Malt (2-Row)
8.00 lbs|82.1%
Type
Grain
Origin
United States
Color
1.0 SRM
PPG
28.0
Info
Smooth, less grainy, moderate malt flavor. Basic malt for all beer styles.
82.1%
Crystal Malt 40L
0.75 lbs|7.7%
Type
Grain
Origin
Varies
Color
40.0 SRM
PPG
34.0
Info
Sweet, mild caramel flavor and a golden color. Use in light lagers and light ales.
7.7%
Crystal Malt 120L
0.50 lbs|5.1%
Type
Grain
Origin
Varies
Color
120.0 SRM
PPG
36.0
Info
Pronounced caramel flavor and a red color. For stouts, porters and black beers.
5.1%
American Victory Malt
0.50 lbs|5.1%
Type
Grain
Origin
United States
Color
25.0 SRM
PPG
58.0
Info
Provides a deep golden to brown color. Use in nut brown ales, IPAs and Scottish ales.
5.1%

Hops

0.75 oz
Magnum 14.0%
60 min Boil
0.50 oz
Amarillo 8.4%
10 min Boil
0.50 oz
Amarillo 8.4%
1.00 oz
Amarillo 8.4%

Yeasts

1 pkg
California AleWLP001
White Labs

Mash Profile Infusion

Ideal Grain Temp
70°F
Ideal Tun Temp
70°F
Ideal Sparge Temp
170°F

Mash Steps

Step 1
Dough In5 min
153°F
Step 2
Infusion60 min
153°F
Step 3
Sparge40 min
170°F

Fermentation and Aging

11 days
Primary
68°F
7 days
Secondary
58°F
38 days
Age
58°F

General Info

Substitute Victory Malt for the Honey Malt if possible. Maris Otter base malt would be excellent as well.

Updated based upon judges comments from the Foam on the Range regional contest.

Procedure

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