Janet's Brown Ale NHC 2004

Mike McDole

American Brown Ale

for 12 U.S. gal (45.4 L)

28.0 lb (12.7 kg) pale malt

3.0 lb (1.36 kg) dextrin malt

2.5 lb (1.13 kg) 40° L crystal malt

2.0 lb (0.90 kg) wheat malt

0.5 lb (227 g) chocolate malt

3.0 oz (85 g) N. Brewer whole hops, 5.1% alpha acid (mash)

3.0 oz (85 g) N. Brewer whole hops, 5.1% alpha acid (60 min)

2.0 oz (57 g) N. Brewer whole hops, 5.1% alpha acid (15 min)

3.0 oz (85 g) Cascade whole hops, 5.6% alpha acid (10 min)

3.0 oz (85 g) Cascade whole hops, 5.6% alpha acid (0 min., hop back)

4.0 oz (113 g) Centennial pellet hops, 10.5% alpha acid (dry)

2.0 gal (7.56 L) White Labs WLP001 California ale yeast

Forced CO2 to carbonate

• Original specific gravity: 1.060

• Final specific gravity: 1.017

• Boiling time: 90 min.

• Primary fermentation: 9 days at 70° F (21° C) in steel

• Secondary fermentation: 10 days at 68° F (20°C) in steel

• Tertiary fermentation: 14 days at 32° F (0°C) in steel

Mash grain at 152° F (67° C) for 90 minutes. Raise to 165° F (74° C) and hold for 15 minutes. Mash out at 170° F (77° C) for 15 minutes.

“Well-balanced flavor: hoppy and malty. Perfect for style; slightly spicy. Well done. Very nice beer and perfect for style.”

“Tasty! Hops are dominant in aroma. Very American tastes. Well made and balanced.”

“Great hop flavor and bitterness. Aroma is pleasant, however...should be fuller body.”

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