Hecubus, Jr.

American Amber Ale BJCP 2008 – 10B

OG
1.050
FG
1.010
SRM
11.3
ABV
5.3%
IBU
43.8
Batch #
2008-13
Batch Size
5.00 gal
Brew Date
May 4, 2008
Tap Date
July 31, 2008
Cost
$0.00
BU/GU
0.88
ABW
4.2%
Kcal
166 12 oz
Real Extract
4.4° P
Attenuation
79% apparent
64.5% real

Fermentables

LME - Light
0.75 lbs|8.3%
Type
Extract
Color
3.5 SRM
PPG
22.0
8.3%
American Pale Malt (2-Row)
6.00 lbs|66.2%
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.
66.2%
Honey Malt
0.50 lbs|5.5%
Type
Grain
Origin
Varies
Color
25.0 SRM
PPG
57.0
Info
Malt sweetness and honey like flavor and aroma.
5.5%
Crystal Malt 10L
0.25 lbs|2.8%
Type
Grain
Origin
Varies
Color
10.0 SRM
PPG
33.0
Info
Sweet, mild caramel flavor and a golden color. Use in light lagers and light ales.
Crystal Malt 40L
0.25 lbs|2.8%
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.
Crystal Malt 60L
0.50 lbs|5.5%
Type
Grain
Origin
Varies
Color
60.0 SRM
PPG
35.0
Info
Sweet, mild caramel flavor and a golden color. Use in amber and brown ales.
5.5%
Belgian Biscuit Malt
0.25 lbs|2.8%
Type
Grain
Origin
Belgium
Color
23.0-25.0 SRM
PPG
28.0
Info
Warm baked biscuit flavor and aroma. Increases body. Use in Belgian beers.
British Chocolate Malt
0.06 lbs|0.7%
Type
Grain
Origin
United Kingdom
Color
395.0-475.0 SRM
PPG
38.0
Info
Nutty, toasted flavor, brown color. Use as a specialty grain in brown ales, porters, stouts and bocks.
Brown Sugar (Light)
0.50 lbs|5.5%
5.5%

Hops

0.75 oz
Magnum 13.2%
60 min Boil
0.50 oz
Golding 3.5%
20 min Boil
0.50 oz
Golding 3.5%
3 min Boil

Yeasts

1 pkg
California AleWLP001
White Labs

Mash Profile Infusion

Ideal Grain Temp
70°F
Ideal Tun Temp
90°F
Ideal Sparge Temp
170°F
Ideal PH
5.20

Mash Steps

Step 1
Mash In5 min
155°F
Step 2
Infusion60 min
152°F
Step 3
Sparge40 min
170°F

Fermentation and Aging

7 days
Primary
65°F
7 days
Secondary
65°F
35 days
Age
55°F

Water Profile Tap purified by reverse osmosis.

General Info

This is a small beer derived from the second runnings of the Hecubus barleywine. All grain amounts are approximate for calculation purposes only. Your results may vary.

Procedure

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