Glad to hear that you are enjoying this beer. Hope to brew some more soon.
I have been drinking this one as it conditions in the keg. It is really a nice beer. I get a touch of 'dark malt' flavor which reminds me this isn't a pale ale. It goes down easy because the bittering is balanced with the malt. It is somewhat thick with regard to mouthfeel... I think I will mash at 152 next time instead of 154, but that is a personal choice.
I used 6 oz of amber malt in this version.
Anyway, thanks for publishing this. I like it and I'm going to do it again for sure.
Did you make your own amber malt by roasting or was the malt store bought?
Doing an extract version of this today. Thanks for the recipe.
msa8967 said:Hope it goes well for you. I would much rather be brewing today on the 4th instead of going to my inlaws for the holiday. Their idea of good beer is Old Style light.
Sounds like a delicious beer - I hope to brew next weekend, so I better make a trip to the local HB shop.
Checking out the recipe, it looks kind of like an APA with more colour. Is that an accurate description?
Have you tried dry-hopping it, and if so how did that work out for you?
Looks like a lekker (nice) beer.
The only crystal malt I can get is 30L. So I was thinking of subbing the crystal and amber with chocolate malt but then sticking to the rest of your recipe. Any thoughts on that?
I plugged using Crystal 30L into Beersmith and if you use just 2 oz of chocolate malt you will get a nice amber color but I don't think I would use more than 2 oz of chocolate malt.
The other option is to try making your own crystal malt using your oven. I have used the procedure below a few times to make small amounts of darker crystal when I was out.
http://drinks.seriouseats.com/2012/...n-crystal-malt-for-beer-how-to-technique.html
thanks, maybe I will give making my own crystal a go.
i also realised i should have apologised for sort of hijacking your post... sorry.
You didn't hijack my post at all. I really appreciate the comments and suggestions people have posted on my recipe. With their input and questions my Much Better Amber Ale recipe has evolved into Even Better Amber Ale.
Then again, you might have hit on something that could make this recipe stand out.
Helly said:Doing an extract version of this today. Thanks for the recipe.
Just tested and tasted today. It needs to clear up but it's going to be a really nice beer. I'll probably put it in the keg next Sunday.
msa8967 said:Would you mind posting a picture of this once you are drinking it? I would like to see how the extract version came out for you.
The other option is to try making your own crystal malt using your oven. I have used the procedure below a few times to make small amounts of darker crystal when I was out.
http://drinks.seriouseats.com/2012/...n-crystal-malt-for-beer-how-to-technique.html
Going back to this, at the bottom of the article it says "Once the roasting is done, remove the malt from the heat and let it cool. Store in a cool, dry place for 2 to 6 weeks"
How important is it to leave it that long? will i get away with using the crystal malt a day after I make it?
As long as you are using a small amount it should be OK.
thanks, best i get on with
is 200 grams a small amount?...
These are US gallons. One US gallon = 3.78 Liters or 4 quarts. An imperial gallon is 5 quarts which would be over 4 liters.
msa8967 said:Would you mind posting a picture of this once you are drinking it? I would like to see how the extract version came out for you.
Helly said:This is in the keg but I haven't tapped it yet. I got a little behind my intended schedule. The taste I had when I put it in the keg was really good.
First pint. It was pretty darn good despite being cloudy and a bit green. I expect it will clear up a little as I pull a few more pints and it settles. Excited to share with family and friends and excited to try the all grain recipe too.
Likefully said:That looks fantastic. Mine is in the fermenter and SG has hit 1.01 so will be coming out soon.
What pressure do you carbonate to? for bottles?
thanks
Helly said:First pint. It was pretty darn good despite being cloudy and a bit green. I expect it will clear up a little as I pull a few more pints and it settles. Excited to share with family and friends and excited to try the all grain recipe too.
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