Lara Pale Ale American Pale Ale NHC08

Category 10: American Ale

2008 AHA National Homebrew Competition Gold Medal

Sponsored by BJ's Restaurant & Brewery
Richard McLain, Highlands Ranch, CO, American Pale Ale

"Lara Pale Ale"

American Pale Ale

Ingredients for 11.5 U.S. gallons (43.53 liters)

20        lb (9.07 kg) Gambrinus pale malt

1.0       lb (0.45 kg) 40° L crystal malt

1.0       lb (0.45 kg) 65° L crystal malt

1.0       oz (28 g) Goldings whole hops, 4.3% alpha acid (60 min.)

1.0       oz (28 g) Willamette whole hops, 4.7% alpha acid (30 min.)

1.0       oz (28 g) Cascade whole hops, 6% alpha acid (10 min.)

1.0       oz (28 g) Cascade whole hops, 6% alpha acid (1 min.)

1.0       oz (28 g) Willamette whole hops, 4.7% alpha acid (1 min.)

White Labs English ale yeast, 380 mL starter

Forced CO₂ to carbonate

Original Specific Gravity: 1.051

Final Specific Gravity: 1.012

Boiling Time: 70 min.

Primary Fermentation: 7 days at 68° F (20° C) in glass

Secondary Fermentation: 21 days at 67° F (19°C) in glass

Directions

Mash grain at 152° F (67° C) for 60 minutes.

Judges' Comments

"Very nice malt, hop balance-good dry/sweet balance. Very good pale ale."